I couldnt resist
blogging on this topic this morning after seeing this thread over the weekend. It seems like there has been a LOT of discussions on the forums and blogs (the idea that some fantasy covers can affect book sales).
I know if i hadnt already heard all the good things about Elantris and Mistborn, I wouldn't have given a thought to buying Mistborn (but i do own all 3 of his books in HC, due to the positive reviews around the net..now I just need to start reading them!). This isnt to say the artist isnt talented..it simply wasnt an appealing cover to me. I think this happens way too often in fantasy books. I have always wondered why there isnt some sort of readers opinion panel formed by the book companies to get opinions on proposed covers (seeing that other media outlets use feedback to determine the final product..movies, tv shows, etc).
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