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In the News (Fri 27 Nov 09)

  
  Guardian Unlimited Books | By genre | They've got it covered
Book covers rarely have the staying power of album covers, which build up a distinct relationship with the music.
Book covers move from the ephemeral to something approaching art when there is a tight relationship between publisher, designer and, best of all, author.
Pentagram had the idea in the 1980s when gaudy, postmodern covers were all the rage, by redesigning Faber and Faber's catalogue in a conservative, plain, but effective style, with the new "ff" logo and strict, formal rules for variety within an overall brand identity.
books.guardian.co.uk /departments/history/story/0,6000,552107,00.html   (1999 words)

  
 Vidal Foreign Covers
Some international covers display the book's homoeroticism, while some depict the character of Jim as a tennis instructor (which he is for a time).
The first five books cover the time from the American Revolution through the first two decades of the 20th Century.
Its cover is quite phallic and provocative: the front (at left) pictures a shapely woman straddling the barrel of a gun and wearing only an American flag, with a hotdog held high in her hand; and the back (at right) shows - well, a rear view of the same woman wearing even less.
www.pitt.edu /~kloman/covers.html   (1868 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Books | By genre | When it's acceptable to judge a book by its cover
They also challenge and liberate the designer to suggest through the cover not merely what the contents of the book might be, but also what might be its special qualities, its singular imaginative space.
Until the late 19th century, the covers of books were usually merely dust wrappers presenting publishers' information about their other wares.
The Penguin Classics cover illustration for Sense and Sensibility was a portrait by Gainsborough of two handsome sisters, the one sharp-eyed, the other wistful (equivalent to Austen's Elinor and Marianne Dashwood).
books.guardian.co.uk /departments/artsandentertainment/story/0,6000,1065446,00.html   (1815 words)

  
 All About Romance: Cover Contest 2003 Worst Results   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Readers know that the quality of the cover has nothing to do with what's written inside, and indeed many readers seem to feel the most anger when they loved the book but hated its cover.
Maya had this to say: "I am voting for this cover for several reasons, first of all, the pose and framing make the child look like a monster on a dangerous rampage that people are powerless to stop.
But my main reason for disliking this cover the most out of all of them is that I don't like covers that focus on children to the point where the people the book is *supposed* to be about are reduced to hands.
www.likesbooks.com /coverballot/2003/WO-results-2003.html   (2656 words)

  
 Book Covers - Nathaniel Design   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Book covers are the most important element in selling a book.
That is why book covers must have a professional appearance, with design that will draw the attention of a particular target market.
Other book covers can be viewed at www.artbookbindery.com, where cover design is included with each minimum order of only 50 books.
members.shaw.ca /nathanieldesign/book_covers.htm   (297 words)

  
 Unintentionally sexual comic book covers: Part 1.
I was going through a stash of old comic books the other day, when I came across several that seemed a bit odd; not in the sense that the comics were strange or unique, but rather, because beneath the seemingly innocent veil of child-like artwork was a subtle nod towards debauchery.
Of course, the spanking on the cover implies that Superboy has indeed done something to earn the title of a "bad boy;" perhaps in between brief stints of preventing robbers from burglarizing booty, Superboy was caught robbing booty from burglars.
1,708,302 comic book covers were engineered with the intent to subvert the innocence of children.
www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net /c.cgi?u=uscc_part1   (637 words)

  
 CafePress.com : Publishing Learning Center | Design Book Covers
Book buyers visiting CafePress.com have the option of enlarging both the front and back covers of the books they find in search results or just browsing for new titles, so dont waste this opportunity to make a sale!
Because the spine width is determined by the number of pages in your book, we cannot calculate the image size needed until you have uploaded your document.
Sans serif faces are typically used for display headers and book covers, while serif typefaces are used for body text to ease readability.
www.cafepress.com /cp/info/help/learn_book_covers.aspx   (947 words)

  
 The Cincinnati Post   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Book covers N. Ky. from A to Z
The book, with about 1,500 entries from some 250 contributing writers, is expected to sell for about $40, which is considered by historians to be a bargain price for a massive, regional edition.
The book will be patterned after "The Kentucky Encyclopedia" and "The Encyclopedia of Louisville," both published by the University Press of Kentucky, which will publish the Northern Kentucky volume.
www.cincypost.com /2003/12/27/hist122703.html   (538 words)

  
 Book Covers - Results   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Book covers provides any book with more than art.
Michael's Sketchy and Sci-Fi Book Covers - For those of you wondering about all this stuff, these are book covers and movie posters, mostly from the '50s and '60s, which I find humorous.
UMC: The Bible: The Book that Bridges the Millennia - A presentation of the Bible by the United Methodist Church.
www.bookcoversexpress.com   (719 words)

  
 All About Romance: Cover Contest 2002 Worst Results
These are the covers that look like the art department not only phoned them in, but also did it from a cell phone in a moving car.
To me this cover is the classic example of a "what were they thinking?" cover; surely someone in the art department noticed that the hero was getting a hand job.
Nana chose this cover for worst, but her thoughts on her runners up were so funny that I had to include her comments in their entirety: "These are all pretty terrible.
www.likesbooks.com /coverballot/2002/WO-results-2002.html   (2066 words)

  
 Malazan Empire - Covers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
I am gathering all the different book covers to A Tale of the Malazan book of the Fallen series.
All you need do is click on the book cover you wish to see from the right navigation bar.
It will then take you to a page showing all the covers for that book in a small image, to enlarge the image and see more infomation about the book just click on the small image.
www.malazanempire.com /StevenErikson/Covers/index.shtml   (168 words)

  
 Hidden Secrets - Book Covers
These attractive and long-wearing covers are designed to protect paperback books and preserve the privacy of the reader.
Each cover is handmade, has a soft foam lining, a hook and loop closure and colorful ribbon bookmark.
The original cover was designed for readers of romance novels who wanted to preserve their privacy.
hiddensecretscovers.com   (338 words)

  
 Book Cover Design and Layout, Cover Artwork, and Cover Copy for publishers publishing a book and self publishing ...
You may have the greatest book ever written; but no one will ever know that if your book cover design isn't professional, intriguing, and attractive.
In the mind of the buyer, a self-made book cover design often destroys the credibility of the writing and promises a poor product.
We are careful to create a book cover design that portrays the author's writing -- to put a face with a voice -- and enable that voice to be heard in the crowded booktrade marketplace.
www.pneumabooks.com /covdesign.htm   (1072 words)

  
 Book Covers and Textbook Covers - Fabric Book Covers
book covers are made of stretchable spandex fabric so you can instantly cover all your books without measuring, taping, gluing or cutting.
Besides covering your books in a variety of neat colors, our book covers can be used with fabric paints, metal studs, appliques--many craft items to decorate them!
The medium size is for books approximately 10''x7''x1'' to 10''x8''x2'' and large--10''x7''x2'' to 12''x9''x2.'' Super Size is for books approximately 11''x9''x2'' and up.
www.book-ease.com   (328 words)

  
 Book-A-Roo Covers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Book-A-Roo Cover is a fun and easy way to cover school textbooks and hardbacks.
Students love the excitement and style of Book-A-Roo Book Covers, just as parents and teachers love the ease of use and protection.
Each Book-A-Roo Cover is made of high quality stretchable fabric which makes it washable and extremely durable.
www.bookaroocovers.com   (98 words)

  
 The (almost) Daily Comment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Last week, I received a couple of e-mails telling me that the romance novel cover parody page was mentioned in the "Backspace" section of the latest (June 7) issue of PC Magazine...
Romance novels cover the spectrum of historicals, mysteries, thrillers, sci-fi, and westerns, all with a woman as the protagonist.
Certainly these covers might be, but unless you go to a bookstore or local library and pick up a romance that has been printed in the last 5 years you really cannot assume what their content is.
www.worldoflongmire.com /features/romance_novels   (3083 words)

  
 Book Cover 08/05/05
book cover is the ultimate convenience for every reader of paperback or hardcover books.
book cover is manufactured in the United States of America and can be shipped for delivery anywhere in the world.
Check out all our book covers to determine which ones are right for you.
www.bookmatestore.com /book-cover.htm   (437 words)

  
 The Isle of the Winds - David Eddings book reviews, book covers, biography, a belgariad/malloreon movie casting and ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Some of them are just the original picture for the cover used in a different design, but many are completely different from the English and American ones.
If you have a picture of a cover that you can't find here, or you know where to find one, please send a mail to Thanks for the help ');" onMouseOut="lagerinfo_visa();">admin@theisleofthewinds.cjb.net and the cover will be added to the site.
All the covers are the property of Del Rey Books, David & Leigh Eddings and/or their respective owners.
www30.brinkster.com /isleofthewinds/body.asp?avdelning=bookcovers   (180 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Books: Batman: Cover to Cover : The Greatest Comic Book Covers of the Dark Knight   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Consequently, though the book is organized loosely according to subjects, such as "Fearsome Foes" and "The Batman Family," it also takes pains to include examples of covers from different eras, featuring interviews with some of the artists who created the covers.
I must say the book, Batman: Cover To Cover, is much more than just something that chronicles the nearly 70 year history of the Dark Knight through covers from his monthly titles.
This book does not cover all of Batman's many comic book covers, but this was not to be expected.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/140120659X?v=glance   (1259 words)

  
 P.T.QUIGLEY Worlds Largest Supplier of Text Book Covers
Our text book covers and folders are personalized for each individual school.
These text book covers and folders promote school spirit and pride in the community.
We have been in the text book cover and folder industry since 1967 and pride ourselves on delivering a superior product to all of the schools coast to coast.
www.ptquigley.com /products.html   (174 words)

  
 Sniper Data Book & Covers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Sniper Data Book Cover is a 10" x 6 1/2" notebook cover, with a grommet and attachment for holding a thermometer or other instruments.
Made by Raine, Inc., the 3-Ring Data Book Cover is 10" x 8", and is a 1" thick notebook binder with an olive drab Cordura nylon cover with YKK zipper.
It includes a Data Book and Data Book Cover, a Mildot Master, a Slope Doper, one set of Ballisticards, and one Tactical All-Weather Pen.
www.ustacticalsupply.com /datagear.shtml   (231 words)

  
 Book Covers Unlimited
A book cover you'll be proud of and which readily conveys the subject and focus of your book to all others.
n 2, 4, or 6 days, depending upon your request, we can establish a dynamite book cover for you that will capture the attention of your intended market at first glance.
If you need a good quality book cover quickly, and you don't want to pay through the nose for it, call Ghost With The Most.
www.bookcoversunlimited.com   (171 words)

  
 Book Covers
Patented canvas cover has a side handle, Christian fish label, front zippered storage pocket, ribbon bookmark and pen loop.
All cover designs shown here can be custom adapted to fit most standard book sizes, including "Deluxe" editions.
Please email us with your book measurements and type of cover preferred and we would be happy to get a price quote for you!
www.catholicsupply.com /books/leccover.html   (622 words)

  
 Classic True Crime Book Covers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The following books, which are either hard to find or ones I have particularly enjoyed, are displayed so people can see their covers.
This is the original printing of the book which contains 8 pages of fl and white photos, including one of Homolka in bondage, full-frontal nude.
This is the first English edition of the book which contains 16 pages of color photos (many the same as the French edition above), some of which were suppressed in later printings.
www.mjq.net /books/classic.htm   (521 words)

  
 Book Covers - Links - Autumn Gallery Book Covers
Or choose unquilted fabric book or Bible covers in many different sizes, options and fabric choices.  Nice choices for book covers.
Book Covers and Textbook Covers - Stretch fabric book covers that are durable, reusable, washable and attractive
Hrana Janto is an artist and illustrator with hundreds of paintings, dozens of book and magazine covers, and many powerful Goddesses paintings in her portfolio.
www.autumngallery.net /links_bookcovers.html   (1451 words)

  
 Mastication is normal: a journal
I mean, you have the New York Times Book Review, the New York Review of Books, the Los Angeles Times Book Review, countless reviews in daily newspapers across the country, monthly book supplements in hundreds of local weekly papers, and while I’m at it, I might as well also mention Amazon’s #1 reviewer, Harriet Klausner.
The reason I became interested in book covers, aside from the potential that one someday may bear my name, is that about ten years ago I started noticing a resurgence of extremely attractive covers.
Some are notable because of the hype surrounding them, and we’ll see whether the covers live up to the hype of the book.
www.cheshiredave.com /mastication/2003/07/0052-covers0307.html   (249 words)

  
 Hrana Janto - Published Book Covers & Book Illustration
Hrana Janto: Published Book Covers 1987 through 2005
Painting originally the cover for Llewellyn's 2001 Goddess Calendar.
Cover illustration and all 15 interior watercolor paintings
www.hranajanto.com /book_covers.html   (85 words)

  
 3D ebook covers and boxes with DynamiteCovers.com - virtual packaging creator
You get a cover that's unique, catchy and crafted just for you by a highly talented team of graphic designers who also have a great deal of experience in business and marketing.
Once complete, your new cover will be delivered to you in the manner you choose -- be it as an email attachment or as a web graphic (where you will be given a special webpage to visit and be able to save it on your hard drive by "right-clicking" your mouse).
Your cover will be created in an optimized size and scale in order to provide you with the highest quality and the fastest download time, and it will be readable on any computer and browser.
www.dynamitecovers.com   (4685 words)

  
 Fabric book covers from Gotcha Covered. Our cloth book covers are handcrafted and fashionable.
Gotcha Covered is your one source for fashionable, handcrafted fabric book covers, Mother-Daughter book club info and great reading recommendations in our Gotcha Covered Book Club.
These high quality fabric book covers are individually handcrafted and come in a variety of fabric styles, each with a built-in bookmark.
These fabric book covers are NOT suitable for school textbooks or binders.
www.clothbookcovers.com   (351 words)

  
 Book Covers :: Simon Birtall Illustration
Book cover illustrations painted in an impressionistic style in acrylics on canvas board.
Most of the illustrations are for fictional romantic, crime or mystery books.
Click on the images to see larger versions of the book covers with futher details of respective commissions.
www.birtall.co.uk /illustration/book.htm   (74 words)

  
 Bible ~ Book Covers
Book Cover measures 11-1/4" W x 7-1/4" H
Cover measures 12" W x 8-1/2" H. Item#BC1012
Cover measures 12" W x 8-1/2" H. Item#BC1023
www.alycias.com /BibleBookCovers.html   (280 words)

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