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Re: Warbreaker Cover
« Reply #30 on: October 25, 2008, 04:36:35 AM »
Hello Dan,

Thank you for coming and talking to us.  I don't know about anyone else, but I know that's part of the reason I love EUOL's stuff so much is his interaction with the fans.

I love the alternate cover, but I do think that the cover that is being used is the better one.  Would it be possable though to add a bit more to the background because it's kind of dull.
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Re: Warbreaker Cover
« Reply #31 on: October 25, 2008, 04:58:02 AM »
A bit late for that, Rose. :)
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Re: Warbreaker Cover
« Reply #32 on: October 25, 2008, 06:31:18 AM »
*sigh*  Oh well.  I figured if nothing else, it was worth asking, right?  Even if I am late.
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Re: Warbreaker Cover
« Reply #33 on: October 25, 2008, 06:58:02 AM »
A little addition here, if I may.  I actually asked for Mr. Dos Santos by name.  I'd been following his work for a while, and enjoyed a lot of what Irene had been posting on her blog regarding him.  So, when she asked me for my thoughts on a Warbreaker cover, I spoke up and asked for him.

I love this cover.  I've always said that I, personally, prefer a cover that is good visually to one that exactly replicates a scene or character from the book.  I think this is striking and distinctive, and will really stand out on the shelf. 

Excellent work, Dan, and thank you for stopping by to speak with my readers.

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Re: Warbreaker Cover
« Reply #34 on: October 25, 2008, 08:49:28 AM »
I just wanted to say  that both versions of the cover would have made me pick up the book :) I like lots of color, shadow, and the lettering would have interested me as well. Thank you Dan for coming and giving us a peek at your other ideas and the thought processes that you use to get where you are going with your art. I love the cover, by the way :D

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Re: Warbreaker Cover
« Reply #35 on: October 25, 2008, 04:28:28 PM »
Ok, so I'm a little lazy, and busy with exams, papers and cocky wannabe-god-like Profs to do the research, but does anyone here know when can I go BUY a copy of Warbreaker? I have the online copy, but I am DYING to get my hands on a HC!!!
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Re: Warbreaker Cover
« Reply #36 on: October 25, 2008, 05:26:46 PM »
Ok, so I'm a little lazy, and busy with exams, papers and cocky wannabe-god-like Profs to do the research, but does anyone here know when can I go BUY a copy of Warbreaker? I have the online copy, but I am DYING to get my hands on a HC!!!
thanks
Xan~

Not until next year. They are still going thru edits, I believe.
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Re: Warbreaker Cover
« Reply #37 on: October 25, 2008, 06:36:33 PM »
You are right Ness, according to Brandon's ticker on his site, he is 95% through the copyedit for Warbreaker :)

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Re: Warbreaker Cover
« Reply #38 on: October 25, 2008, 08:00:22 PM »
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« Reply #39 on: October 26, 2008, 08:17:51 AM »
I actually like the mock up you posted, better than what will be the cover.  Don't get me wrong, I like both, but...
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Re: Warbreaker Cover
« Reply #40 on: November 07, 2008, 03:24:40 AM »
I was browsing through here, and saw that there were a LOT of questions regarding my intentions for this cover.
I figured I would register to answer some of them.

Thanks, Dan, for answering all our questions! I think the cover looks great!
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