Comments on: My Worst Cover Ever http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/ More than you ever wanted to hear from Bestselling Author Jenny Crusie. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:42:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Victoria Krain http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-22826 Victoria Krain Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:26:18 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-22826 My parent's drilled 'If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all' into my brain... so... You know Jenny your my favourite author! The book was awesome! :D My parent’s drilled ‘If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all’ into my brain… so…

You know Jenny your my favourite author! The book was awesome! :D

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]]> By: Ellen http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19600 Ellen Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:59:38 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19600 Ooooh. It's rope. I thought the "bring home the bacon" chic had small boobs and her shrug slipped down. My bad. Ooooh. It’s rope. I thought the “bring home the bacon” chic had small boobs and her shrug slipped down. My bad.

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]]> By: AndreaS http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19576 AndreaS Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:32:49 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19576 I think the biggest thing that bothers me about this cover is the model (something someone else may have mentioned but I didn't read all the comments). It's completely obvious that she's just standing there, holding the pan. And then they draped the ropes over her arms. She doesn't look like she's tied tightly. She doesn't look like she's struggling (which Agnes would do). She's just standing there. Although I do have to say I like how the flamingo contrasts with "Agnes" and the background. The bright pink against all that blank and white is pretty eye popping and stellar. It's just too bad most of the cover is too busy to notice it. I think the biggest thing that bothers me about this cover is the model (something someone else may have mentioned but I didn’t read all the comments). It’s completely obvious that she’s just standing there, holding the pan. And then they draped the ropes over her arms. She doesn’t look like she’s tied tightly. She doesn’t look like she’s struggling (which Agnes would do). She’s just standing there.

Although I do have to say I like how the flamingo contrasts with “Agnes” and the background. The bright pink against all that blank and white is pretty eye popping and stellar. It’s just too bad most of the cover is too busy to notice it.

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]]> By: Evesie http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19515 Evesie Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:09:10 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19515 Welcome Ellen. And JENNY, it's cruel to keep up that post. What happened to letting go? It's like a scab people would want to pick at. How about a post about Milton? I miss Milton, Veronica, Wolfie, Annie... Welcome Ellen. And JENNY, it’s cruel to keep up that post. What happened to letting go? It’s like a scab people would want to pick at. How about a post about Milton? I miss Milton, Veronica, Wolfie, Annie…

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]]> By: Ellen http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19456 Ellen Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:00:50 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19456 The cover is completely different than anything I have ever seen. For that reason alone, I would have picked it up to read the back copy. I like it. Don't know why I do. It disturbs me on some levels, but I like it. Gives me a "Fargo" feeling. I am a virgin poster here, so be kind. LOL Ellen The cover is completely different than anything I have ever seen. For that reason alone, I would have picked it up to read the back copy.

I like it. Don’t know why I do. It disturbs me on some levels, but I like it. Gives me a “Fargo” feeling.

I am a virgin poster here, so be kind. LOL
Ellen

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]]> By: ang http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19420 ang Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:23:00 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19420 I hope she's wearing shorts under that apron. Loved the interview! I hope she’s wearing shorts under that apron.

Loved the interview!

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]]> By: Mary Stella http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19417 Mary Stella Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:53:04 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19417 Well, about the best I can say about that cover is that it might grab your attention from across the store. Unfortunately, the reaction of, "Oh my God, have you ever seen a more hideous cover?" negates the boost. Perhaps it's a plot by the large print pubs to convince the original house to give up the original cover for less money. "Negotiate a more favorable deal or we'll cover the book like THIS!" Well, about the best I can say about that cover is that it might grab your attention from across the store. Unfortunately, the reaction of, “Oh my God, have you ever seen a more hideous cover?” negates the boost.

Perhaps it’s a plot by the large print pubs to convince the original house to give up the original cover for less money. “Negotiate a more favorable deal or we’ll cover the book like THIS!”

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]]> By: DownUnderGirl http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19399 DownUnderGirl Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:14:24 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19399 Thank you for releasing me from the porn dumpster. Forever grateful. Hey I think that cover was inspired by the stuff in here. Thank you for releasing me from the porn dumpster. Forever grateful.
Hey I think that cover was inspired by the stuff in here.

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]]> By: Jan P http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19389 Jan P Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:51:03 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19389 I thought the publisher I worked for picked some stinkers. When one thinks of the many gorgeous collages you have done, its a wonder the company hasn't tossed cover design for your books onto your list of "things to do". Have you been hiding this collaging talent from your publishers? I always wondered how writers can keep writing, after having tasteless covers done to them because of a publisher. Amazing these guys (publishers) haven't pushed more writers out of the industry..TG, you're driven.. I thought the publisher I worked for picked some stinkers.

When one thinks of the many gorgeous collages you have done, its a wonder the company hasn’t tossed cover design for your books onto your list of “things to do”. Have you been hiding this collaging talent from your publishers?

I always wondered how writers can keep writing, after having tasteless covers done to them because of a publisher. Amazing these guys (publishers) haven’t pushed more writers out of the industry..TG, you’re driven..

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]]> By: Jenny http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19380 Jenny Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:19:37 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19380 It's a fake flamingo, Alicia. Agnes had REAL flamingos. I know, I know, this needs a new post. There's <a href="http://dogsandgoddesses.com/?p=184" rel="nofollow">a new one up over at Dogs and Goddesses</a>. I had to make up a chant and Lani thought the one I did was too violent and . . . it's over at D&G. It’s a fake flamingo, Alicia. Agnes had REAL flamingos.

I know, I know, this needs a new post. There’s a new one up over at Dogs and Goddesses. I had to make up a chant and Lani thought the one I did was too violent and . . . it’s over at D&G.

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]]> By: DownUnderGirl http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19371 DownUnderGirl Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:15:26 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19371 Spam filter hungry for some Aussie tush again.... Spam filter hungry for some Aussie tush again….

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]]> By: Melissa Blue http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19370 Melissa Blue Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:14:53 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19370 I come here every day hoping for a new post. *sigh* You really need to enter that thing in a contest, and I'll bet you'll win if not get an honorable mention. I come here every day hoping for a new post. *sigh* You really need to enter that thing in a contest, and I’ll bet you’ll win if not get an honorable mention.

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]]> By: DownUnderGirl http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19343 DownUnderGirl Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:51:09 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19343 That is a truly terrible cover. Did someone let their kid loose with paintshop? Great interview. NOw I know what Bob sounds like too. That is a truly terrible cover. Did someone let their kid loose with paintshop?

Great interview. NOw I know what Bob sounds like too.

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]]> By: Evesie http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19337 Evesie Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:53:06 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19337 I just don't understand her shoes?? That graphic artist should be fired. I just don’t understand her shoes?? That graphic artist should be fired.

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]]> By: Alicia http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19330 Alicia Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:18:12 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19330 Come on, you have to love the flamingo. :) Alicia Come on, you have to love the flamingo. :)

Alicia

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]]> By: Diane L. http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19327 Diane L. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:52:53 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19327 Eek! A reality check for my fantasy of being a writer--having no control over having your name on something like that must be one of the worst things about being a published writer. However, it does suggest that there is something to the concept of karma and balance in the universe. The original hardback edition had such a really great cover, so of course this cover had to be just awful. At least it wasn't the other way around. Eek! A reality check for my fantasy of being a writer–having no control over having your name on something like that must be one of the worst things about being a published writer.

However, it does suggest that there is something to the concept of karma and balance in the universe. The original hardback edition had such a really great cover, so of course this cover had to be just awful. At least it wasn’t the other way around.

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]]> By: LtL http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19317 LtL Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:36:45 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19317 At least they haven't done fake blurbs for it. Skillet, apron, bird. At least they haven’t done fake blurbs for it. Skillet, apron, bird.

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]]> By: Evesie http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19314 Evesie Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:18:29 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19314 please post a new entry. that cover is depressing. (sowwy) please post a new entry. that cover is depressing. (sowwy)

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]]> By: me http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19301 me Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:53:40 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19301 Well, you can certainly see it from across a crowded bookstore, I'll give it that. Well, you can certainly see it from across a crowded bookstore, I’ll give it that.

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]]> By: ksquard http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19294 ksquard Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:54:43 +0000 http://www.arghink.com/2008/01/04/my-worst-cover-ever/#comment-19294 Oh! My eyes! My eyes! Oh! My eyes! My eyes!

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