Cover Art for U.S. Edition of Runes

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Cover Art for U.S. Edition of Runes

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Didn't see this topic already posted so I went ahead.

So, what do we think of Whelan's work on Runes? I find it breathtakingly beautiful! My only minor concern is the rather large white poodle-like creature. What IS that?

Lets thank our lucky stars that Michael is doing all FOUR covers.
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I agree, the cover is outstanding! I don't yet understand the significance of it, but I know I will soon!
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It's awesome!!! :D

And I thought that was a Ranyhyn...but I didn't see a big picture of it either...
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How come there are different ones for different countries anyways... :?
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The covers for England have have only one syllable words, and usually have assorted crayons attached.

Sorry, Darth - I couldn't resist. :D
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dlbpharmd wrote:The covers for England have have only one syllable words, and usually have assorted crayons attached.

Sorry, Darth - I couldn't resist. :D
hmmm... *annoyed* I'll get revenge for this comment... but not here... and not now.
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The British cover for 'Runes of the Earth' is very disappointing. Not a patch on the American one.
I found the Del Rey covers for the earlier Covenant books far better than the British ones.
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Mr. Land wrote:My only minor concern is the rather large white poodle-like creature. What IS that?
LOL! I was thinking that exactly, Mr. Land! :)

On the whole, I think Whelan's cover is okay. It's just that it looks like such a steadfastly typical and traditional fantasy cover. (Gets flayed alive by Whelan fans)

I still prefer the austere, simple design of the U.K. edition. (Unless they've changed it!)
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Mr. Land wrote:Didn't see this topic already posted so I went ahead.

So, what do we think of Whelan's work on Runes? I find it breathtakingly beautiful! My only minor concern is the rather large white poodle-like creature. What IS that?

Lets thank our lucky stars that Michael is doing all FOUR covers.

That's no giant POODLE! It's a Ranyhyn!!! Look closely!

Sheesh! ;) :roll:
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An albino Ranyhyn? 8O

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If it's white, how can they tell it's got that white mark on its forehead?
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That's what I said to duchy and Fist when I was holding the book! :P (but it is a Ranyhyn!)
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I think it's a cross between a poodle and a Ranyhyn - maybe caused by residual sunbane. Horse-ish in appearance, but with short curly hair and a "holier than thou" attitude. And the small ones yip alot and bite at your ankles.

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