tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post5081694940435030227..comments2024-03-09T03:30:45.524-05:00Comments on Mad Hatter's Bookshelf & Book Review: Covers Unveiled for Ian's Tregillis' The Coldest War & Bitter SeedsThe Mad Hatterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14135107584625716128noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-46529133721619351042011-12-28T13:06:47.432-05:002011-12-28T13:06:47.432-05:00Bummed in the change of cover-art direction but I ...Bummed in the change of cover-art direction but I understand. Honestly, it was the cover art and text font that got me to pick up the book in the first place. Glad I did.CPsychohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639039890016235836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-86505261910736941072011-07-29T09:11:30.805-04:002011-07-29T09:11:30.805-04:00I agree that the original hardcover art was awesom...I agree that the original hardcover art was awesome and that the new art for Bitter Seeds is ho-hum. BUt The Coldest War rocks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-12771623712917904442011-07-28T18:10:11.531-04:002011-07-28T18:10:11.531-04:00Oh my gosh if they don't continue the trilogy ...Oh my gosh if they don't continue the trilogy with the original covers I'm going to be pissed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-70811988848586779192011-07-28T16:01:54.648-04:002011-07-28T16:01:54.648-04:00Longest book cover discussion ever? A few points
...Longest book cover discussion ever? A few points<br /><br />1) If you haven't read Bitter Seeds do so.<br />2) If you haven't read Bitter Seeds and are continuing to read this comment, you suck.<br />3) I'm not a huge fan of the original cover but this Mcgrath Art is much worse.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05546050685623369173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-51059536773550908812011-07-28T13:14:55.428-04:002011-07-28T13:14:55.428-04:00I'm a bit mixed. I *really* liked the original...I'm a bit mixed. I *really* liked the original. It was really eye catching for me. While I like these, I will admit that they have a similar feel to a lot of the covers that are coming out for the "young crowd." They appear to be trying to capitalize on the Twilight generation. Young, sexy characters in young, sexy poses, with some fantasy/sci-fi elements thrown in for good measure. My only hope is that they grab some audience, because Ian's work deserves a wide audience.Brad Beaulieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05163940669758997219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-2480727809007023132011-07-28T13:09:28.755-04:002011-07-28T13:09:28.755-04:00Sorry, Let me clarify... The cover art for Bitter ...Sorry, Let me clarify... The cover art for Bitter Seeds does not show my complaint, the full original art on McGrath's website does though...Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466807967221859965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-83147992383385009922011-07-28T13:06:14.336-04:002011-07-28T13:06:14.336-04:00I really liked the original cover art for Bitter S...I really liked the original cover art for Bitter Seeds but after reading the story these Mcgrath covers are Sweeeeeeeet! Wish the one with Gretal would have been more of a side shot though, her wires kinda make her look like she has wolf ears.... but that is a stupid little thing. This cover art is pretty sic. I for one cannot wait for The Coldest War. Hope it comes out soon!Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466807967221859965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-36349713976452733202011-07-28T12:35:28.071-04:002011-07-28T12:35:28.071-04:00I hadn't noticed the change in the typography ...I hadn't noticed the change in the typography change until Aidan mentioned it. Good catch, and I concur. That is part of the impact of the original as well.Douglas Hulickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04221190213829107139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-27485541028652604582011-07-28T12:33:41.197-04:002011-07-28T12:33:41.197-04:00For me, the original hardcover art looked interest...For me, the original hardcover art looked interesting and different and unique enough to give me pause. Just seeing it on-line put the book on my radar and kept it there.<br /><br />The new covers, by contrast, while striking, wouldn't grab me as hard. Maybe it's <i>because</i> they look so much like movie posters, or your more typical brooding/action book -- I don't know. I might still pick them up if I were in the book store, but I don't think they would stick in my consciousness as hard as the original cover did.<br /><br />Mind you, the new stuff isn't bad; it just hits a different vibe. I see that vibe enough other places to make these seem less remarkable than the original art. However, time will tell, I suppose.<br /><br />(Mind you, all this is being said with me STILL not having read "Bitter Seeds" yet. Yeesh. I need more days in the week.)<br /><br />(Also, I must note the the verification word for this post is "rumpots". Not germane in the least, but it tickles my fancy to no end. ;)Douglas Hulickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04221190213829107139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-15392631618853995462011-07-28T12:28:32.516-04:002011-07-28T12:28:32.516-04:00Just more schlocky Chris McGrath work. I like his ...Just more schlocky Chris McGrath work. I like his artwork, but it's just too oversaturated on the market now. The typography on the covers is decent, but it just doesn't have the chutzpah or originality of the original cover for <em>Bitter Seeds</em>. Despite owning a copy, I still pick up <em>Bitter Seeds</em> nearly every time I'm at the bookstore, just because the cover is so attractive. These, I'd pass over without a second look. They just look like more zombie novels. I'd be fine if they were changing the style for the paperbacks, but to switch up the style of the hardcovers is frustrating. It's almost exactly the same unfortunate treatment that they gave to Ken Scholes's <em>Psalms of Issak</em> series.Aidan Moherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680602160285884082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-53637560815688143762011-07-28T11:45:00.060-04:002011-07-28T11:45:00.060-04:00Dave, check out my review of >Bitter Seeds or t...Dave, check out my review of <a href="http://booktionary.blogspot.com/2010/05/review-bitter-seeds-by-ian-tregillis.html" rel="nofollow">>Bitter Seeds</a> or the <a href="http://booktionary.blogspot.com/2010/05/interview-ian-tregillis-author-of.html" rel="nofollow">interview with Ian</a>.Mad Hatter Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020033648108721552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-30577680576095263402011-07-28T11:43:29.605-04:002011-07-28T11:43:29.605-04:00Aidan care to elaborate? I know it is a big depart...Aidan care to elaborate? I know it is a big departure from the hardcover of Bitter Seeds. Still they look like good action movie posters.Mad Hatter Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020033648108721552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-80468868582727616552011-07-28T11:40:39.680-04:002011-07-28T11:40:39.680-04:00I think they're pretty cool. Never heard of Bi...I think they're pretty cool. Never heard of Bitter Seeds before though.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5711195880526876235.post-45611577458897728842011-07-28T11:15:25.453-04:002011-07-28T11:15:25.453-04:00Ouch.Ouch.Aidan Moherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680602160285884082noreply@blogger.com