Thursday, 30 August 2012

Cover Correction (2)

Cover Correction is a semi-regular feature I do over on the blog to spotlight some recent (or maybe even old) cover changes to series. Some changes I hate and some changes I love, so I love to be able to talk about some of these!

Sean Griswold's Head by Lindsey Leavitt

Sean Griswold's HeadSean Griswold's Head

The cover was what first attracted me to this (marvellous) novel and so I am pretty sad that they used a different one for the paperback! I just think the original is a much more unique take on it and the font and blackboard designs are pretty cute. That said, I don't dislike the new cover... it's just pretty standard, I think. Still, I hope it brings in lots of new readers because I LOVED this book! :)

Preferred: Original

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If I Stay by Gayle Forman

If I Stay (If I Stay, #1)If I Stay

I can absolutely, no questions asked, see why they changed this cover. The new one matches the story well with that sideways, haunting image and the tagline about having to choose is fitting too. BUT, I still prefer the original. It's so quiet and peaceful and unassuming and I loved that personally about the book. I love the significance of a single leaf left on the tree and kind of at that point where it may fall off or may stay. I love it.

Preferred: Original

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Gimme a Call by Sarah Mlynowski

Gimme a Call

I haven't read this novel yet so I can't judge based on that but I really prefer the new (paperback) cover. The first one doesn't stand out much to me and I think it's a bit of a shame having all that white right smack in the middle of the cover. The newer one looks a lot more fun and I love the overall vibe that it has. It makes me want to pick up the book!

Preferred: New

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And about yesterday's post... Apparently I AM crazy after all. It was totally Wednesday when I was posting LOL. Sorry, I'm seriously losing my mind here.

What do you think of these covers? I'd love to hear your thoughts! :)
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  1. Danny31 August 2012 at 00:26

    Oh!!!! I ove and prefer all the new ones!!!!!! especially "Sean's head" - the original one didn't speaks to me at all, and that's why I never picked it up, reminding me too much of a MG story. The new one? Awesome

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  2. Erin W.31 August 2012 at 00:57

    I prefer the original covers too, except for the last book. If I Stay . . . man I adore that book so, so much and its sequel! <3

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  3. Angela's Anxious Life31 August 2012 at 02:17

    I love this feature!

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  4. roro31 August 2012 at 03:07

    I prefer the original covers too, except for the last book.

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  5. Sam (Realm of Fiction)31 August 2012 at 06:59

    I agree with your answers, especially for the first one! I haven't read the book but I love the original cover for Sean Griswold's Head. You're right when you say the new one looks pretty standard.

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  6. elena31 August 2012 at 20:29

    Yep, I agree with all your choices! I can see why they changed the If I Stay over too but I do love the simple the original was.

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  7. Jennifer1 September 2012 at 10:55

    I kinda prefer the new ones for all of these. They all look very good. Especially the one for 'Gimme a Call'

    Thanks for sharing :)

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  8. Liz. R1 September 2012 at 19:42

    Agree with you on all of them (though I actually prefer the UK cover of Sean Griswold). I love the original cover of If I stay - the colour and simplicity is awesome.

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  9. Brodie3 September 2012 at 05:58

    HOW MANY covers are there for If I Stay? My copy is neither of those. It's... wait, I'll GOOGLE.

    I'M BACK!

    This one I think I prefer mine, actually! It's so pretty.

    I like the new cover of Gimme A Call too. Psh, who wants new phones? Give me an old style one on the cover anyday! IThe overall cover is just so much more appealing.

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