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Cover Art for U.S. Edition of Runes
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:40 pm
by Mr. Land
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.
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:49 pm
by dlbpharmd
I agree, the cover is outstanding! I don't yet understand the significance of it, but I know I will soon!
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 2:00 pm
by Furls Fire
It's awesome!!!
And I thought that was a Ranyhyn...but I didn't see a big picture of it either...
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 2:01 pm
by Revan
How come there are different ones for different countries anyways...
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 3:02 pm
by dlbpharmd
The covers for England have have only one syllable words, and usually have assorted crayons attached.
Sorry, Darth - I couldn't resist.
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 3:33 pm
by Revan
dlbpharmd wrote:The covers for England have have only one syllable words, and usually have assorted crayons attached.
Sorry, Darth - I couldn't resist.
hmmm... *annoyed* I'll get revenge for this comment... but not here... and not now.
Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:44 pm
by stuartfanning
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.
Re: Cover Art for U.S. Edition of Runes
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2004 2:20 am
by matrixman
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!)
Re: Cover Art for U.S. Edition of Runes
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2004 3:06 am
by A Gunslinger
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!
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2004 8:12 am
by matrixman
An albino Ranyhyn?
be afraid, be very afraid...
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2004 9:31 am
by I'm Murrin
If it's white, how can they tell it's got that white mark on its forehead?
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 5:21 am
by danlo
That's what I said to duchy and Fist when I was holding the book!
(but it
is a Ranyhyn!)
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 10:03 am
by Romeo
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.