Archive for January, 2013
January 30th, 2013
So, let’s briefly discuss my tiny fascination with ZOMBIES.
Yes, you read that right. I’m an eclectic girl with eclectic tastes, and zombies happen to be one of my interests, especially after watching Shawn of the Dead and the first season of The Walking Dead. Speaking of which, WHEN IS SEASON 2 PREMIERING? I just spent a whole whopping 3 minutes Googling and couldn’t find an immediate answer so if you’re a non-lazy Walking Dead fanatic TELL ME PLEASE.
“But…What?!” you may be exclaiming incredulously.* “But I thought you were deathly afraid of anything remotely scary. Why are you being so hypocritical, Capillya? Everyone knows you’re a giant scaredypants of everything. Also I heard you almost threw up when you watched Saw II.”
Yeah, well, I don’t appreciate being called a giant scaredypants and I think you should refrain from name-calling. And yes, it was Saw II that made me want to give up the scary stuff for the rest of eternity. And yes it almost made me puke. So what.
But. It is possible to make a few exceptions, right? Especially when I saw the cover to Isaac Marion’s Warm Bodies.
The junior high kid in me wants to be all, “Man, check out that awesome undead action going on all over that cover! Braaaaains!”
Fortunately for you, I’m not a junior high kid anymore. When I first saw the cover art (I believe it was on The Book Smugglers blog) I thought, “Oh hey I want to see this movie! Oh. Wait.” And yes, I realize it’s being made into a movie now, but didn’t know back then.
This cover has quite a few elements that tickle my designer-friendly fancy. My favorite thing about the novel itself is its title. Considering the color scheme, I love a good desaturated meal with a serving of red punch. Per usual, I’m a big fan of the caps. It’s a little overkill with the blurbage, though, because I feel like the cover is visually interesting enough to stand on its own.
And while the UK cover has just as much blurbage (oh hello there SIMON PEGG), it’s pretty easy on the eyes as well. Stark, simple, and slightly creepy, I’d immediately be drawn to it in a bookstore in half a second. Also, do those veins remind you a little of the House, M.D. intro sequence?
I’d also recommend reading Marion’s opinion on the cover — warning, you might immediately be taken in by his sense of humor, which just adds more bonus points to the novel, IMO. I’ve read two very well-written reviews about the novel, so I’m excited to read it. Warm Bodies is not just going on my TBR list, but my to-buy list.
And for once, I can honestly say that a book cover with a dead dude on it totally made me want to read it. How’s that for judging a book by its cover?
*Phrases like these are the very reason why I am not a writer.
January 30th, 2013
So, let’s briefly discuss my tiny fascination with ZOMBIES.
Yes, you read that right. I’m an eclectic girl with eclectic tastes, and zombies happen to be one of my interests, especially after watching Shawn of the Dead and the first season of The Walking Dead. Speaking of which, WHEN IS SEASON 2 PREMIERING? I just spent a whole whopping 3 minutes Googling and couldn’t find an immediate answer so if you’re a non-lazy Walking Dead fanatic TELL ME PLEASE.
“But…What?!” you may be exclaiming incredulously.* “But I thought you were deathly afraid of anything remotely scary. Why are you being so hypocritical, Capillya? Everyone knows you’re a giant scaredypants of everything. Also I heard you almost threw up when you watched Saw II.”
Yeah, well, I don’t appreciate being called a giant scaredypants and I think you should refrain from name-calling. And yes, it was Saw II that made me want to give up the scary stuff for the rest of eternity. And yes it almost made me puke. So what.
But. It is possible to make a few exceptions, right? Especially when I saw the cover to Isaac Marion’s Warm Bodies.
The junior high kid in me wants to be all, “Man, check out that awesome undead action going on all over that cover! Braaaaains!”
Fortunately for you, I’m not a junior high kid anymore. When I first saw the cover art (I believe it was on The Book Smugglers blog) I thought, “Oh hey I want to see this movie! Oh. Wait.” And yes, I realize it’s being made into a movie now, but didn’t know back then.
This cover has quite a few elements that tickle my designer-friendly fancy. My favorite thing about the novel itself is its title. Considering the color scheme, I love a good desaturated meal with a serving of red punch. Per usual, I’m a big fan of the caps. It’s a little overkill with the blurbage, though, because I feel like the cover is visually interesting enough to stand on its own.
And while the UK cover has just as much blurbage (oh hello there SIMON PEGG), it’s pretty easy on the eyes as well. Stark, simple, and slightly creepy, I’d immediately be drawn to it in a bookstore in half a second. Also, do those veins remind you a little of the House, M.D. intro sequence?
I’d also recommend reading Marion’s opinion on the cover — warning, you might immediately be taken in by his sense of humor, which just adds more bonus points to the novel, IMO. I’ve read two very well-written reviews about the novel, so I’m excited to read it. Warm Bodies is not just going on my TBR list, but my to-buy list.
And for once, I can honestly say that a book cover with a dead dude on it totally made me want to read it. How’s that for judging a book by its cover?
*Phrases like these are the very reason why I am not a writer.
January 30th, 2013
So, let’s briefly discuss my tiny fascination with ZOMBIES.
Yes, you read that right. I’m an eclectic girl with eclectic tastes, and zombies happen to be one of my interests, especially after watching Shawn of the Dead and the first season of The Walking Dead. Speaking of which, WHEN IS SEASON 2 PREMIERING? I just spent a whole whopping 3 minutes Googling and couldn’t find an immediate answer so if you’re a non-lazy Walking Dead fanatic TELL ME PLEASE.
“But…What?!” you may be exclaiming incredulously.* “But I thought you were deathly afraid of anything remotely scary. Why are you being so hypocritical, Capillya? Everyone knows you’re a giant scaredypants of everything. Also I heard you almost threw up when you watched Saw II.”
Yeah, well, I don’t appreciate being called a giant scaredypants and I think you should refrain from name-calling. And yes, it was Saw II that made me want to give up the scary stuff for the rest of eternity. And yes it almost made me puke. So what.
But. It is possible to make a few exceptions, right? Especially when I saw the cover to Isaac Marion’s Warm Bodies.
The junior high kid in me wants to be all, “Man, check out that awesome undead action going on all over that cover! Braaaaains!”
Fortunately for you, I’m not a junior high kid anymore. When I first saw the cover art (I believe it was on The Book Smugglers blog) I thought, “Oh hey I want to see this movie! Oh. Wait.” And yes, I realize it’s being made into a movie now, but didn’t know back then.
This cover has quite a few elements that tickle my designer-friendly fancy. My favorite thing about the novel itself is its title. Considering the color scheme, I love a good desaturated meal with a serving of red punch. Per usual, I’m a big fan of the caps. It’s a little overkill with the blurbage, though, because I feel like the cover is visually interesting enough to stand on its own.
And while the UK cover has just as much blurbage (oh hello there SIMON PEGG), it’s pretty easy on the eyes as well. Stark, simple, and slightly creepy, I’d immediately be drawn to it in a bookstore in half a second. Also, do those veins remind you a little of the House, M.D. intro sequence?
I’d also recommend reading Marion’s opinion on the cover — warning, you might immediately be taken in by his sense of humor, which just adds more bonus points to the novel, IMO. I’ve read two very well-written reviews about the novel, so I’m excited to read it. Warm Bodies is not just going on my TBR list, but my to-buy list.
And for once, I can honestly say that a book cover with a dead dude on it totally made me want to read it. How’s that for judging a book by its cover?
*Phrases like these are the very reason why I am not a writer.
January 30th, 2013
Here’s something fun I never thought I’d be able to ask about YA cover art: What’s black and white and red all over? (And looks like a Rorschach test?) I’ve had my eyes on this particular cover ever since Thea from The Book Smugglers posted it as on her radar. It’d be easy for me … Continue reading »
There are times when I’ve been to a gallery or art museum and I’ll stare at a piece of artwork that clears my head of all assumption. I’m just standing there, slack-jawed, leaning ever-so-slightly in to the point where I stumble just a little. I’m not just looking. I’m gawking. Whether it’s an overwhelming feeling … Continue reading »
So, let’s briefly discuss my tiny fascination with ZOMBIES. Yes, you read that right. I’m an eclectic girl with eclectic tastes, and zombies happen to be one of my interests, especially after watching Shawn of the Dead and the first season of The Walking Dead. Speaking of which, WHEN IS SEASON 2 PREMIERING? I just spent … Continue reading »
If the cover for Michael Northrop’s Gentlemen didn’t grab you at first, perhaps this one will: One of the most common reasons why I do a double-take when it comes to covers is a combination of surprise by an arresting title and surprise by an emotional reaction to a vivid scene. So was the case … Continue reading »
I know this feature is called Cover Love, but I think you’ll quickly see that this post is far beyond cover love, folks. It’s coverlust in the most purest of forms. It’s so lusty* that I might even have to come up with a different feature name. Something along the lines of Spaztastic Cover Pics … Continue reading »
For one of my what were YA thinkin? posts, I mentioned that frightening covers scare the ever-loving crap out of me. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean I avoid eerie things altogether. I can still appreciate a beautiful cover and be slightly creeped out at the same time. Take, for example, Brian Keaney’s The Hollow People: I … Continue reading »
I think it’s a pretty fair assumption to say that titles have a big impact on the way I perceive a novel’s cover. When I saw the cover to Michael Harmon’s Brutal, my first thought was, “Whoa.” And then I thought, “I wonder if this book is about domestic violence.” There is something very disturbing about … Continue reading »
Warning: if you don’t like to look at scary imagery, I highly suggest skipping this post. I have a little secret: I don’t do scary. Not movies. Not books. NOTHING. It’s interesting that as a woman in my late twenties, the smallest inkling of anything that might potentially strike fear into my heart sends me … Continue reading »
January 30th, 2013
So, let’s briefly discuss my tiny fascination with ZOMBIES.
Yes, you read that right. I’m an eclectic girl with eclectic tastes, and zombies happen to be one of my interests, especially after watching Shawn of the Dead and the first season of The Walking Dead. Speaking of which, WHEN IS SEASON 2 PREMIERING? I just spent a whole whopping 3 minutes Googling and couldn’t find an immediate answer so if you’re a non-lazy Walking Dead fanatic TELL ME PLEASE.
“But…What?!” you may be exclaiming incredulously.* “But I thought you were deathly afraid of anything remotely scary. Why are you being so hypocritical, Capillya? Everyone knows you’re a giant scaredypants of everything. Also I heard you almost threw up when you watched Saw II.”
Yeah, well, I don’t appreciate being called a giant scaredypants and I think you should refrain from name-calling. And yes, it was Saw II that made me want to give up the scary stuff for the rest of eternity. And yes it almost made me puke. So what.
But. It is possible to make a few exceptions, right? Especially when I saw the cover to Isaac Marion’s Warm Bodies.
The junior high kid in me wants to be all, “Man, check out that awesome undead action going on all over that cover! Braaaaains!”
Fortunately for you, I’m not a junior high kid anymore. When I first saw the cover art (I believe it was on The Book Smugglers blog) I thought, “Oh hey I want to see this movie! Oh. Wait.” And yes, I realize it’s being made into a movie now, but didn’t know back then.
This cover has quite a few elements that tickle my designer-friendly fancy. My favorite thing about the novel itself is its title. Considering the color scheme, I love a good desaturated meal with a serving of red punch. Per usual, I’m a big fan of the caps. It’s a little overkill with the blurbage, though, because I feel like the cover is visually interesting enough to stand on its own.
And while the UK cover has just as much blurbage (oh hello there SIMON PEGG), it’s pretty easy on the eyes as well. Stark, simple, and slightly creepy, I’d immediately be drawn to it in a bookstore in half a second. Also, do those veins remind you a little of the House, M.D. intro sequence?
I’d also recommend reading Marion’s opinion on the cover — warning, you might immediately be taken in by his sense of humor, which just adds more bonus points to the novel, IMO. I’ve read two very well-written reviews about the novel, so I’m excited to read it. Warm Bodies is not just going on my TBR list, but my to-buy list.
And for once, I can honestly say that a book cover with a dead dude on it totally made me want to read it. How’s that for judging a book by its cover?
*Phrases like these are the very reason why I am not a writer.
January 30th, 2013
So, let’s briefly discuss my tiny fascination with ZOMBIES.
Yes, you read that right. I’m an eclectic girl with eclectic tastes, and zombies happen to be one of my interests, especially after watching Shawn of the Dead and the first season of The Walking Dead. Speaking of which, WHEN IS SEASON 2 PREMIERING? I just spent a whole whopping 3 minutes Googling and couldn’t find an immediate answer so if you’re a non-lazy Walking Dead fanatic TELL ME PLEASE.
“But…What?!” you may be exclaiming incredulously.* “But I thought you were deathly afraid of anything remotely scary. Why are you being so hypocritical, Capillya? Everyone knows you’re a giant scaredypants of everything. Also I heard you almost threw up when you watched Saw II.”
Yeah, well, I don’t appreciate being called a giant scaredypants and I think you should refrain from name-calling. And yes, it was Saw II that made me want to give up the scary stuff for the rest of eternity. And yes it almost made me puke. So what.
But. It is possible to make a few exceptions, right? Especially when I saw the cover to Isaac Marion’s Warm Bodies.
The junior high kid in me wants to be all, “Man, check out that awesome undead action going on all over that cover! Braaaaains!”
Fortunately for you, I’m not a junior high kid anymore. When I first saw the cover art (I believe it was on The Book Smugglers blog) I thought, “Oh hey I want to see this movie! Oh. Wait.” And yes, I realize it’s being made into a movie now, but didn’t know back then.
This cover has quite a few elements that tickle my designer-friendly fancy. My favorite thing about the novel itself is its title. Considering the color scheme, I love a good desaturated meal with a serving of red punch. Per usual, I’m a big fan of the caps. It’s a little overkill with the blurbage, though, because I feel like the cover is visually interesting enough to stand on its own.
And while the UK cover has just as much blurbage (oh hello there SIMON PEGG), it’s pretty easy on the eyes as well. Stark, simple, and slightly creepy, I’d immediately be drawn to it in a bookstore in half a second. Also, do those veins remind you a little of the House, M.D. intro sequence?
I’d also recommend reading Marion’s opinion on the cover — warning, you might immediately be taken in by his sense of humor, which just adds more bonus points to the novel, IMO. I’ve read two very well-written reviews about the novel, so I’m excited to read it. Warm Bodies is not just going on my TBR list, but my to-buy list.
And for once, I can honestly say that a book cover with a dead dude on it totally made me want to read it. How’s that for judging a book by its cover?
*Phrases like these are the very reason why I am not a writer.
January 30th, 2013
So, let’s briefly discuss my tiny fascination with ZOMBIES.
Yes, you read that right. I’m an eclectic girl with eclectic tastes, and zombies happen to be one of my interests, especially after watching Shawn of the Dead and the first season of The Walking Dead. Speaking of which, WHEN IS SEASON 2 PREMIERING? I just spent a whole whopping 3 minutes Googling and couldn’t find an immediate answer so if you’re a non-lazy Walking Dead fanatic TELL ME PLEASE.
“But…What?!” you may be exclaiming incredulously.* “But I thought you were deathly afraid of anything remotely scary. Why are you being so hypocritical, Capillya? Everyone knows you’re a giant scaredypants of everything. Also I heard you almost threw up when you watched Saw II.”
Yeah, well, I don’t appreciate being called a giant scaredypants and I think you should refrain from name-calling. And yes, it was Saw II that made me want to give up the scary stuff for the rest of eternity. And yes it almost made me puke. So what.
But. It is possible to make a few exceptions, right? Especially when I saw the cover to Isaac Marion’s Warm Bodies.
The junior high kid in me wants to be all, “Man, check out that awesome undead action going on all over that cover! Braaaaains!”
Fortunately for you, I’m not a junior high kid anymore. When I first saw the cover art (I believe it was on The Book Smugglers blog) I thought, “Oh hey I want to see this movie! Oh. Wait.” And yes, I realize it’s being made into a movie now, but didn’t know back then.
This cover has quite a few elements that tickle my designer-friendly fancy. My favorite thing about the novel itself is its title. Considering the color scheme, I love a good desaturated meal with a serving of red punch. Per usual, I’m a big fan of the caps. It’s a little overkill with the blurbage, though, because I feel like the cover is visually interesting enough to stand on its own.
And while the UK cover has just as much blurbage (oh hello there SIMON PEGG), it’s pretty easy on the eyes as well. Stark, simple, and slightly creepy, I’d immediately be drawn to it in a bookstore in half a second. Also, do those veins remind you a little of the House, M.D. intro sequence?
I’d also recommend reading Marion’s opinion on the cover — warning, you might immediately be taken in by his sense of humor, which just adds more bonus points to the novel, IMO. I’ve read two very well-written reviews about the novel, so I’m excited to read it. Warm Bodies is not just going on my TBR list, but my to-buy list.
And for once, I can honestly say that a book cover with a dead dude on it totally made me want to read it. How’s that for judging a book by its cover?
*Phrases like these are the very reason why I am not a writer.
January 30th, 2013
So, let’s briefly discuss my tiny fascination with ZOMBIES.
Yes, you read that right. I’m an eclectic girl with eclectic tastes, and zombies happen to be one of my interests, especially after watching Shawn of the Dead and the first season of The Walking Dead. Speaking of which, WHEN IS SEASON 2 PREMIERING? I just spent a whole whopping 3 minutes Googling and couldn’t find an immediate answer so if you’re a non-lazy Walking Dead fanatic TELL ME PLEASE.
“But…What?!” you may be exclaiming incredulously.* “But I thought you were deathly afraid of anything remotely scary. Why are you being so hypocritical, Capillya? Everyone knows you’re a giant scaredypants of everything. Also I heard you almost threw up when you watched Saw II.”
Yeah, well, I don’t appreciate being called a giant scaredypants and I think you should refrain from name-calling. And yes, it was Saw II that made me want to give up the scary stuff for the rest of eternity. And yes it almost made me puke. So what.
But. It is possible to make a few exceptions, right? Especially when I saw the cover to Isaac Marion’s Warm Bodies.
The junior high kid in me wants to be all, “Man, check out that awesome undead action going on all over that cover! Braaaaains!”
Fortunately for you, I’m not a junior high kid anymore. When I first saw the cover art (I believe it was on The Book Smugglers blog) I thought, “Oh hey I want to see this movie! Oh. Wait.” And yes, I realize it’s being made into a movie now, but didn’t know back then.
This cover has quite a few elements that tickle my designer-friendly fancy. My favorite thing about the novel itself is its title. Considering the color scheme, I love a good desaturated meal with a serving of red punch. Per usual, I’m a big fan of the caps. It’s a little overkill with the blurbage, though, because I feel like the cover is visually interesting enough to stand on its own.
And while the UK cover has just as much blurbage (oh hello there SIMON PEGG), it’s pretty easy on the eyes as well. Stark, simple, and slightly creepy, I’d immediately be drawn to it in a bookstore in half a second. Also, do those veins remind you a little of the House, M.D. intro sequence?
I’d also recommend reading Marion’s opinion on the cover — warning, you might immediately be taken in by his sense of humor, which just adds more bonus points to the novel, IMO. I’ve read two very well-written reviews about the novel, so I’m excited to read it. Warm Bodies is not just going on my TBR list, but my to-buy list.
And for once, I can honestly say that a book cover with a dead dude on it totally made me want to read it. How’s that for judging a book by its cover?
*Phrases like these are the very reason why I am not a writer.
January 30th, 2013
So, let’s briefly discuss my tiny fascination with ZOMBIES.
Yes, you read that right. I’m an eclectic girl with eclectic tastes, and zombies happen to be one of my interests, especially after watching Shawn of the Dead and the first season of The Walking Dead. Speaking of which, WHEN IS SEASON 2 PREMIERING? I just spent a whole whopping 3 minutes Googling and couldn’t find an immediate answer so if you’re a non-lazy Walking Dead fanatic TELL ME PLEASE.
“But…What?!” you may be exclaiming incredulously.* “But I thought you were deathly afraid of anything remotely scary. Why are you being so hypocritical, Capillya? Everyone knows you’re a giant scaredypants of everything. Also I heard you almost threw up when you watched Saw II.”
Yeah, well, I don’t appreciate being called a giant scaredypants and I think you should refrain from name-calling. And yes, it was Saw II that made me want to give up the scary stuff for the rest of eternity. And yes it almost made me puke. So what.
But. It is possible to make a few exceptions, right? Especially when I saw the cover to Isaac Marion’s Warm Bodies.
The junior high kid in me wants to be all, “Man, check out that awesome undead action going on all over that cover! Braaaaains!”
Fortunately for you, I’m not a junior high kid anymore. When I first saw the cover art (I believe it was on The Book Smugglers blog) I thought, “Oh hey I want to see this movie! Oh. Wait.” And yes, I realize it’s being made into a movie now, but didn’t know back then.
This cover has quite a few elements that tickle my designer-friendly fancy. My favorite thing about the novel itself is its title. Considering the color scheme, I love a good desaturated meal with a serving of red punch. Per usual, I’m a big fan of the caps. It’s a little overkill with the blurbage, though, because I feel like the cover is visually interesting enough to stand on its own.
And while the UK cover has just as much blurbage (oh hello there SIMON PEGG), it’s pretty easy on the eyes as well. Stark, simple, and slightly creepy, I’d immediately be drawn to it in a bookstore in half a second. Also, do those veins remind you a little of the House, M.D. intro sequence?
I’d also recommend reading Marion’s opinion on the cover — warning, you might immediately be taken in by his sense of humor, which just adds more bonus points to the novel, IMO. I’ve read two very well-written reviews about the novel, so I’m excited to read it. Warm Bodies is not just going on my TBR list, but my to-buy list.
And for once, I can honestly say that a book cover with a dead dude on it totally made me want to read it. How’s that for judging a book by its cover?
*Phrases like these are the very reason why I am not a writer.
January 30th, 2013
So, let’s briefly discuss my tiny fascination with ZOMBIES.
Yes, you read that right. I’m an eclectic girl with eclectic tastes, and zombies happen to be one of my interests, especially after watching Shawn of the Dead and the first season of The Walking Dead. Speaking of which, WHEN IS SEASON 2 PREMIERING? I just spent a whole whopping 3 minutes Googling and couldn’t find an immediate answer so if you’re a non-lazy Walking Dead fanatic TELL ME PLEASE.
“But…What?!” you may be exclaiming incredulously.* “But I thought you were deathly afraid of anything remotely scary. Why are you being so hypocritical, Capillya? Everyone knows you’re a giant scaredypants of everything. Also I heard you almost threw up when you watched Saw II.”
Yeah, well, I don’t appreciate being called a giant scaredypants and I think you should refrain from name-calling. And yes, it was Saw II that made me want to give up the scary stuff for the rest of eternity. And yes it almost made me puke. So what.
But. It is possible to make a few exceptions, right? Especially when I saw the cover to Isaac Marion’s Warm Bodies.
The junior high kid in me wants to be all, “Man, check out that awesome undead action going on all over that cover! Braaaaains!”
Fortunately for you, I’m not a junior high kid anymore. When I first saw the cover art (I believe it was on The Book Smugglers blog) I thought, “Oh hey I want to see this movie! Oh. Wait.” And yes, I realize it’s being made into a movie now, but didn’t know back then.
This cover has quite a few elements that tickle my designer-friendly fancy. My favorite thing about the novel itself is its title. Considering the color scheme, I love a good desaturated meal with a serving of red punch. Per usual, I’m a big fan of the caps. It’s a little overkill with the blurbage, though, because I feel like the cover is visually interesting enough to stand on its own.
And while the UK cover has just as much blurbage (oh hello there SIMON PEGG), it’s pretty easy on the eyes as well. Stark, simple, and slightly creepy, I’d immediately be drawn to it in a bookstore in half a second. Also, do those veins remind you a little of the House, M.D. intro sequence?
I’d also recommend reading Marion’s opinion on the cover — warning, you might immediately be taken in by his sense of humor, which just adds more bonus points to the novel, IMO. I’ve read two very well-written reviews about the novel, so I’m excited to read it. Warm Bodies is not just going on my TBR list, but my to-buy list.
And for once, I can honestly say that a book cover with a dead dude on it totally made me want to read it. How’s that for judging a book by its cover?
*Phrases like these are the very reason why I am not a writer.
The junior high kid in me wants to be all, “Man, check out that awesome undead action going on all over that cover! Braaaaains!”
