Oct-22-2009, 03:48 PM (UTC)
Speaking as someone who uses Howe's artwork for Ship Of Destiny as desktop background, I totally agree. Does anyone know why John Howe doesn't do the Robin Hobb books anymore? Too expensive?
I always liked his drawings, not only for his style and composition, but also because he has the knack of showing an accurate scene from the book without giving too much away. In this new American cover, the artist forces his image of the main character on you - a very annoying thing imo! And the dragon is way too small compared to her keeper.
A few years ago, when reading the last book from the Dark Tower series which was plagued with artwork inside, I first folded all the pages with drawings on them double so I wouldn't have to see them.
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I always liked his drawings, not only for his style and composition, but also because he has the knack of showing an accurate scene from the book without giving too much away. In this new American cover, the artist forces his image of the main character on you - a very annoying thing imo! And the dragon is way too small compared to her keeper.
A few years ago, when reading the last book from the Dark Tower series which was plagued with artwork inside, I first folded all the pages with drawings on them double so I wouldn't have to see them.
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