This meme was started by Books by Proxy, whose fabulous idea was to compare UK and US book covers and decide which is we prefer and is currently hosted by Lynn’s Book Blog. This week the theme is a cover featuring a musical instrument, so I’ve selected a real gem – The Future Falls – Book 3 of The Enchantment Emporium series by Tanya Huff.
This cover, produced by Titan Books in November 2014 seems to be the default cover. I like it well enough – it’s classy with the gold on red. But it gives little hint of the naughty, sharp-edged fantasy story that lurks behind those thick red curtains…
This edition was produced by Daw in November 2014 and I far prefer it as it gives an idea of the story. Both the dragon and the musician feature heavily in the adventure and I think particularly like the fact we get to see only bits of the dragon – but what we do see lets us know that he is magnificent. There are only the two choices this week – which one is your favourite?
ANNDDD…
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The second one is my favorite. I like having people on my covers, and the dragon is just a bonus. I almost missed the guitar in her hand too!
I know – the dragon does rather draw the eye, doesn’t he? Thank you for popping in:)
Oh yes, I definitely prefer the second cover as well. Dragon!
Of course – I’m a sucker for anything dragon-related, too…
Number 1. The red curtains are just the thing to build intrigue. Number 2 looks too much like many fantasy books. The cover might get lost among many others.
You may well be right, Jennie – I’m just a bit of a pushover as soon as I see a dragon featured anywhere…
I understand. 🙂
2nd, of course.
I know… dragons are irresistible, aren’t they?
Yeah, dragons every time.
Lynn 😀
I’m not sure. The first one is elegant, but doesn’t tell much about the story, while the second one… well, I’ve seen self-published books with nicer, less generic covers.
I must admit I have rather lost my heart to the second cover – but then dragons tend to always hit the spot with me:)