Comments on: The evolution of a cover

By: Clix

Clix — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:26:38 +0000

I think the "snow" cover could have worked if they'd used an indigo or navy backdrop instead of black.

By: Jill Elizabeth

Jill Elizabeth — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:45:50 +0000

I also like the more "Scandinavian" covers. Definitely did not like the neon-colored versions (especially the magenta).

However, I did not pick up the book based on the cover--a friend convinced me to read it.

By: Elena Solodow

Elena Solodow — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:55:07 +0000

I think having the link between the "tattoo" in the title and then on the cover is a keeper. They compliment each other. Everything else had no obvious link.

By: evilphilip

evilphilip — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:26:23 +0000

I never looked at the cover when I purchased this book. I heard/read somewhere that it was amazing (it is) and purchased it based off that recommendation.

The only covers I've been in love with recently are Philip Palmer's covers from Orbit and Hiroshi Sakurazaka's covers from VIZ. Those two companies know how to do covers for geeks.

By: Kristin Laughtin

Kristin Laughtin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:37:08 +0000

The ones that were called "too Scandinavian"–I completely agree! Well, I agree that they were very Scandinavian. I don't think it was too much and actually like them, although I think work better at selling stories like LET THE RIGHT ONE IN moreso than THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, at least to American audiences.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:32:06 +0000

I actually really liked a few of the scrapped covers. The all white one was great, as was the lighter version of the current cover. I think I actually liked that one better, to be honest.