tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post7106997203030386664..comments2024-03-29T09:06:11.588+00:00Comments on The Speculative Scotsman: Cover Identity | Moon Over Soho, MofoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08713791516631476930noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-27054897189788272972011-02-08T13:39:25.586+00:002011-02-08T13:39:25.586+00:00I just came across these books last night and as s...I just came across these books last night and as soon as I discovered that there were alternate covers for the books (and alternate titles?) I immediately decided I was going to have to order the U.K versions of the books. I find it really strange how they put in such an effort to appeal to the American "tastes" when the Urban Fantasy market is already such a small niche. Also they changed the title to Midnight Riot because we all know no self respecting American would be caught dead buying a book called Rivers of London. I really hope they go ahead and rename the second book something like "Monster Orgy Smasher" it'll end up on the New York Times Bestsellers List for sure.RJKleehttp://rjklee.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-80583755887592266932011-02-02T16:39:20.592+00:002011-02-02T16:39:20.592+00:00Honestly, whichever of the two covers better repre...Honestly, whichever of the two covers better represents the spirit of the books of The Folly - and whatever my opinion, I wouldn't ever say you're wrong, mate - the UK art would win my vote any time of the day, simply because the Stephen Walter maps are so incredible. Click through that link, Seak, or Google image search the guy; you can spend long hours lost in one of his pictures. So good!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713791516631476930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-52464931990417576182011-02-02T16:33:40.320+00:002011-02-02T16:33:40.320+00:00Then I'm glad I've been proven wrong. :) F...Then I'm glad I've been proven wrong. :) From what I was hearing, and I guess that wasn't completely true or maybe I assumed some things, I thought the UK was completely wrong. Turns out it was just me.Bryce L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13951278240008332023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-66735390274727667502011-02-02T16:29:04.077+00:002011-02-02T16:29:04.077+00:00And Bob: lovely of you to stop by. Mr Fingerman, l...And Bob: lovely of you to stop by. Mr Fingerman, ladies and gentlemen! What gave us Pariah, a wee while back. Not to mention flynching.<br /><br />In defence of Limes everywhere, and "our" cultural superiority complex - as you say, Bob... we did used to rule the world. Back in the good ol' days, eh? :PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713791516631476930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-20187323926572527962011-02-02T16:27:38.286+00:002011-02-02T16:27:38.286+00:00Seak, sure, I see what you mean, but in truth thes...Seak, sure, I see what you mean, but in truth these books (at least judging from the first one) really aren't about heroes or guns or dramatic fiery explosions. The action is very much secondary to the setting, and I feel the London of Rivers and Moon Over Soho is far better represented by the intricate literary divisions of Stephen Walter's work - you really need to see these maps in person to get their glorious, OCD detail - than the prototypical urban fantasy covers Del Rey are contenting themselves with.<br /><br />Just my two cents, o' course. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713791516631476930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-40630933224418771172011-01-31T21:40:42.553+00:002011-01-31T21:40:42.553+00:00The problem with you Limes is how you always belie...The problem with you Limes is how you always believe you are culturally superior to the rest of the world. Actually the Brit cover looks more like Ye Olde English Cozy mystery. The Yank cover more like...napalm in the morning. <br />Tally Ho Mate<br />BobBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745818591282753900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6498739347909985243.post-61748937309526514772011-01-31T18:55:53.418+00:002011-01-31T18:55:53.418+00:00While I agree that the US covers are pretty rubbis...While I agree that the US covers are pretty rubbish, I'd have to say (having not yet read the book - take this for what it's worth) that it much better describes the contents of the book. To me it says "urban fantasy" while the UK edition says "Charles Dickens". And, sadly, I'd have to say I like the US version more in that respect.<br /><br />Please tell me I'm wrong though because I fully admit I probably don't know what I'm talking about. :)Bryce L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13951278240008332023noreply@blogger.com