Well thank God!

[easol.livejournal.com]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Lf7DmvWZL._SS500_.jpg

Finally, a cover that doesn't look like porn. Too bad about the contents -- I think they cannot be salvaged.

But I can't help but wonder if the publishers are tightening the reins a little, wanting it to look more crimey and less like naked women's tinted body parts. Given LKH's deserved reputation, I wonder if they are trying to rope in a different audience than teenagers and embittered divorcees, or just maintain their dignity.

(Although I gotta say, I would HATE that cover on any normal book -- so grimy)

Comments

[kessie.livejournal.com]

It definitely looks more like a crime novel than urban fantasy. It reminds me of the UK cover of the latest Dexter novel, in terms of colour and shading, though naturally you can't compare the content of the two books. XD;

[hellozombies.livejournal.com]

You mentioned Dexter--you receive a cookie. *gives cookie*

I actually do like the cover for Blood Noir. I still won't read it, of course. But now I won't have to point and laugh when I see it on a shelf.

[kessie.livejournal.com]

Dexter is awesome man. *takes cookie* Mmmm.

I may sneakily read it over a period of time in a bookstore. Or just wait for the chapter mocks. :D