tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post1106909155615862742..comments2024-03-23T02:59:40.776+00:00Comments on Euro Crime: Now You See Me - Cover OpinionsKaren (Euro Crime)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03678348280806062648noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-4756897625667608132011-08-04T01:47:12.615+01:002011-08-04T01:47:12.615+01:00The U.S. cover doesn't say anything really. I...The U.S. cover doesn't say anything really. It could be on any number of books. It does not convey any feelings.<br /><br />The U.K. cover, on the other hand, is terrifying. This is probably a plus for readers of this type of book.<br /><br />Since I shy away from sinister books like this, all I can say is that the cover conveys what it's meant to convey, in my view anyway. <br /><br />And it's certainly a much better cover than the U.S. one.kathy d.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-30156661804915279102011-08-04T00:03:14.134+01:002011-08-04T00:03:14.134+01:00Karen, I think you're going to find this amusi...Karen, I think you're going to find this amusing. James Alexander is a literary agent. The only works he seems to be touting at the moment is a series of three books by one Ana James -- all unpublished. If you google the email address he gave you, you'll get two hits, and the first consists of a synopsis and about ten pages of Ms James first novel in the series. The synopsis is an absolute hoot, and the pages that follow are are not short of chuckles.Philip Amoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11739418522974972567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-24635603909030951672011-08-03T23:04:06.514+01:002011-08-03T23:04:06.514+01:00James - my email address can be found on the blogg...James - my email address can be found on the blogger profile and on my website Euro Crime - link on the rhs of blog.Karen (Euro Crime)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03678348280806062648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-53239531127875589092011-08-03T22:17:15.306+01:002011-08-03T22:17:15.306+01:00I have read it and while the US cover is subtly re...I have read it and while the US cover is subtly representative of a piece of the story, I much, much prefer the UK cover. I think it's more appealing for sure. It is interesting, though, that the last couple of US covers for her books have the same look.Becky LeJeunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030931605009567165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-91368449604274019892011-08-03T19:05:47.844+01:002011-08-03T19:05:47.844+01:00not sure! I haven't read the book but the US c...not sure! I haven't read the book but the US cover, though a nice photo, does not say what the book is about apart from London, as Philip says. The UK version could be anywhere, and looks like a crime-fic cliche (person under threat in some kind of cellar). So I can't say I like either of them very much. (Though the US version would be fine for a travel book!)Maxine Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06628509319992204770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-84788822766342541042011-08-03T18:00:37.414+01:002011-08-03T18:00:37.414+01:00Most definitely the UK version. THe UK version is ...Most definitely the UK version. THe UK version is appropriate and feels right for the book. Where as the US version just says it's set in London and gives absolutely no clue to the fact that it's a crime thriller.<br /><br />P.S. - It's a brilliant read!Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-33872572556137348902011-08-03T16:56:26.235+01:002011-08-03T16:56:26.235+01:00Hello Karen...
Sorry for barging in on this but I...Hello Karen...<br /><br />Sorry for barging in on this but I´m trying to contact EuroCrime to see if I can get a book reviewed and can´t find an email address...can you help? Sorry!! James - jamesalexander007@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-3487245277952400162011-08-03T16:37:15.490+01:002011-08-03T16:37:15.490+01:00The UK one as well. It looks more dark and atmosph...The UK one as well. It looks more dark and atmospheric, I would probably buy this by looking at that cover....Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-5798814305833473642011-08-03T16:07:48.647+01:002011-08-03T16:07:48.647+01:00The US cover is showing it is set in London rather...The US cover is showing it is set in London rather than the USA and this carries potential extra sales. My friends in the US love British and European crime novels. The British cover is more grity and dark, it's the one I prefer.Kompanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04306227051800374641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-47493062537883737462011-08-03T15:51:05.405+01:002011-08-03T15:51:05.405+01:00Those are some diverse approaches.
The US seems ...Those are some diverse approaches. <br /><br />The US seems to be going more for the literary crime concept, but not being overly familar with Bolton (as I don't think most US readers are) I'd need to flip to the flaps to learn more. I actually preferred the US Blood Harvest cover, which felt more quietly sinister where the UK one felt a bit over the top (it still sort of does for this one too)<br /><br />The UK is much more firmly rooted in the crime genre camp and does better at the at a glance expectations setting.<br /><br />I think for a less established author (in the US at least) the UK approach may help her natural audience more quickly. At least she's getting pretty consistent (and not awful) cover treatments for each book.Michael Donohuehttp://www.mikedonohue.com/booksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-90685142447262224322011-08-03T14:49:40.210+01:002011-08-03T14:49:40.210+01:00Karen - I agree with Philip. The UK cover most def...Karen - I agree with Philip. The UK cover most definitely is more appealing to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-40019970584448683222011-08-03T14:29:33.182+01:002011-08-03T14:29:33.182+01:00I'd be more likely to pick up the book with th...I'd be more likely to pick up the book with the US cover.Joe Baronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275991273751678636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-36801924176396832052011-08-03T14:12:22.881+01:002011-08-03T14:12:22.881+01:00I prefer the UK cover. The larger font size captur...I prefer the UK cover. The larger font size captures my attention. I don't like the angle of the photo on the US cover.Mariandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08111960603083397887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-1072454637500958812011-08-03T14:06:40.445+01:002011-08-03T14:06:40.445+01:00Definitely the UK cover. A nice, sinister one - pr...Definitely the UK cover. A nice, sinister one - probably a perfect choice for a Bolton mystery. <br /><br />That huge bridge is totally out of proportion :(Dorte Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14535044092722418173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-89383753260570549742011-08-03T14:06:05.252+01:002011-08-03T14:06:05.252+01:00The UK edition is better, but I think it looks too...The UK edition is better, but I think it looks too much like Mo Hayder's Ritual.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01624185824383401430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32065323.post-18339229256350210732011-08-03T14:00:29.713+01:002011-08-03T14:00:29.713+01:00Actually, I haven't read Bolton and I keep won...Actually, I haven't read Bolton and I keep wondering why. Anyway, the UK cover, beyond a doubt. The US one tells me nothing.Philip Amoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11739418522974972567noreply@blogger.com