I'm not sure how to wrok my way around this message board yet, so I just thought I'd post something that bothered me until just recently. I decided that I was going to replace all my King books. I think I prefer paperbacks, but have recently started buying hardcovers as well; the newer ones look a lot cooler than the older ones. But I was annoyed that publishers start to release all the books with a series of covers (paperbacks) and then change them - sometimes before they have all been released - and then start again! I love the covers by Hodder, and my collection is growing! Has this issue bothered anyone else? Or is it just me.
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Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
I don't like it when the cover is ripped off but I guess that is sort of a different topic. I got a free book (The Stand) but the cover was detached so I will tape it back.
But like Mom used to say "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!" (It was at one of those places where you leave a book and take another book) - on vacation.
Welcome!
It doesn't really bother me. Other than the fact that my books don't match - some have older covers and some newer ones. I try not to think about it or else my OCD will kick in
It doesn't really bother me. Other than the fact that my books don't match - some have older covers and some newer ones. I try not to think about it or else my OCD will kick in
Yeah, I guess you're both right! Best not to think about it. As long as Hodder carries on with the paperbacks all will be swell! 
Welcome. Personally, the cover of the book means very little to me. Unless they are in a very bad condition. It's whats inside that counts.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
That was a moment in television history that rocked us all and gave us the much-needed 'slap-in-the-face'. I hope that Susan Boyle can survive show business. She's had a couple of rough patches since this performance changed her life. I wish her well!
Here is a perfect example of the expression "Don't judge a book by its cover"!
With the exception of The Stand and the Dark Tower covers, I'm more interested in the content.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
...I appreciate a well done cover...but my focus is on the content...
Welcome Boo'ya,
The book covers are a tantalizing taste of whats to come. They are like clothing to me. Could be ritzy, glitzy, plain, tattered or gimicky..it really doesn't matter. I am not considered 'high maintenence' and really don't need what I read to be. It is the words inside that count.
The book covers are a tantalizing taste of whats to come. They are like clothing to me. Could be ritzy, glitzy, plain, tattered or gimicky..it really doesn't matter. I am not considered 'high maintenence' and really don't need what I read to be. It is the words inside that count.
The original HC's for Desperation and The Regulators were cool and the concept for Lisey's Story stood out. Many of Clive Barkers covers are eye-catching because of his personal artwork.
I have always been fascinated by book and album covers. Such artwork! That said, having worked in publishing, I realize there is a need to change up covers based on reissues, demographics, etc., etc., so it does not bother me. I do like to have all the same type of cover for a series of books (like my Wizard of Oz collection) but for one author, it does not matter. Of course the exception with SK is the DT series, of which I have a full collection of Books 1-7 with the same covers.
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Nope. I like mine all original and hardcover.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
Yeah, I'm a big fan of Clive Barker. I love the Books Of Blood, and I thought Mister B. Gone was a brilliant unique read. I agree though - about Desperation & The Regulators - the ones with the eye on the front? I thought they were so cool!
I'd be interested to see a photo of your collection of hardcovers? Or a section of them anyway? I've only just started to buy hardcovers, but I didn't really like the older King hardcovers, but the more recent ones are all really cool.
I know exactly what you guys mean. I didn't mean that I judge a book by its cover. It's just that I guess I have a kind of OCD when it comes to my books. My paperbacks for instance - I'd rather have the whole collection with the same covers by the same publisher rather than a few covers by hodder and a few by doubleday for instance. But it is what is inside that counts, obviously, I am just a neat freak with books!