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)

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[contrariwise.livejournal.com]

Huh. I definitely did a double-take when I clicked. I like it better than the tinted body parts, but I wonder if it's some designer's comment on Anita's scissor legs? What with all the constant opening and closing, ya know?

[easol.livejournal.com]

And their tendency to snip off the naughty bits that slip in periodically.

Anyway, if a pair of scissors are not prominently featured in the book, like as a murder weapon or something, I shall write a love note to the person who chose that cover.

[twistedimp.livejournal.com]

They close?