Comments on: The USian cover of Liar (Updated) http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/ writing, reading, eating, drinking, sport Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:53:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Southern Fried Chicas » Blog Archive » THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO Hmmmmm…. http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-82273 Southern Fried Chicas » Blog Archive » THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO Hmmmmm…. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:24:59 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-82273 [...] not true to the story. So what did the author have to say about this brouhaha? I swiped this from her blog: “I’ll have more to say about the US cover of Liar later. But I think it’s important to [...] [...] not true to the story. So what did the author have to say about this brouhaha? I swiped this from her blog: “I’ll have more to say about the US cover of Liar later. But I think it’s important to [...]

]]> By: Cherylyn http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-82270 Cherylyn Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:01:59 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-82270 I am certainly interested to see how Bloomsbury handles this; the disparity between the cover and the contents is no small issue to me. I am certainly interested to see how Bloomsbury handles this; the disparity between the cover and the contents is no small issue to me.

]]> By: Jessica http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-82261 Jessica Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:22:31 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-82261 Justine, I don't think your publishers realize just how much of a problem the cover may be in the US. While it's a fantastic shot, I don't believe they realize how fragile race relations are in this country and they may be in for quite a backlash. Hope it doesn't derail the message in your novel. Justine,

I don’t think your publishers realize just how much of a problem the cover may be in the US. While it’s a fantastic shot, I don’t believe they realize how fragile race relations are in this country and they may be in for quite a backlash. Hope it doesn’t derail the message in your novel.

]]> By: Sarah Laurenson http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-82242 Sarah Laurenson Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:38:58 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-82242 Totally understood, Justine. We were hoping you might have some insight that we're missing. I did try to find a contact for Bloomsbury, but haven't looked hard enough apparently. Hope the controversy helps sell many of your book - Australian edition! Totally understood, Justine. We were hoping you might have some insight that we’re missing. I did try to find a contact for Bloomsbury, but haven’t looked hard enough apparently.

Hope the controversy helps sell many of your book – Australian edition!

]]> By: Justine http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-82241 Justine Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:56:28 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-82241 Sarah Laurenson: I’ll have more to say about the US cover of Liar later. But I think it’s important to remember that covers are outside an author’s area of control. So if people have a problem with the cover they should be letting the publisher know because they’re the ones who have the power to change it, not the author. Sarah Laurenson: I’ll have more to say about the US cover of Liar later. But I think it’s important to remember that covers are outside an author’s area of control. So if people have a problem with the cover they should be letting the publisher know because they’re the ones who have the power to change it, not the author.

]]> By: Sarah Laurenson http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-82238 Sarah Laurenson Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:04:53 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-82238 I must admit to being confused. There's a discussion going on <a href="http://editorialanonymous.blogspot.com/2009/07/this-week-in-publisher-gossip.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> about whether or not your cover represents your book. Yes, it's a fab photo, but your narrator is black with short hair and looks like a boy? Perhaps you can help us clear up the confusion. I must admit to being confused. There’s a discussion going on here about whether or not your cover represents your book. Yes, it’s a fab photo, but your narrator is black with short hair and looks like a boy? Perhaps you can help us clear up the confusion.

]]> By: Tina in College Station http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77956 Tina in College Station Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:38:15 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77956 The eyes have it! Remember the famous National Geographic cover of the girl with the EYES. Intriguing title, too. Italians love that smart, simplicity "reductionist" thing in design. I can see why Bologna is such a fan! Sexy, direct yet mysterious. Ah, Bologna, a great, intellectual city, approx. 100,000 college students at what is considered the oldest university in the world (founded 1088). Yes, tell us more about this parade related to Bologna. Huge congrats to you! The eyes have it! Remember the famous National Geographic cover of the girl with the EYES. Intriguing title, too. Italians love that smart, simplicity “reductionist” thing in design. I can see why Bologna is such a fan! Sexy, direct yet mysterious. Ah, Bologna, a great, intellectual city, approx. 100,000 college students at what is considered the oldest university in the world (founded 1088). Yes, tell us more about this parade related to Bologna. Huge congrats to you!

]]> By: Amber http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77810 Amber Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:25:55 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77810 I like it! I actually like it better than the Australian cover, but that works, since I live in the US of A. Can't wait to read a copy! I like it! I actually like it better than the Australian cover, but that works, since I live in the US of A. Can’t wait to read a copy!

]]> By: Joey-la http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77806 Joey-la Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:31:13 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77806 WOW!! That cover is amazing! Are you happy with it? aaarrrrgggg! I have so much to do because I was out of any kind of internet for the last week!! WOW!! That cover is amazing!
Are you happy with it?
aaarrrrgggg! I have so much to do because I was out of any kind of internet for the last week!!

]]> By: Hillary http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77804 Hillary Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:06:25 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77804 I love this cover. I was already extremely excited to read it when I heard what it was about, but now I want it just so I can stare at the pretty cover! I love this cover. I was already extremely excited to read it when I heard what it was about, but now I want it just so I can stare at the pretty cover!

]]> By: Kelsey (Reading Keeps You Sane) http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77783 Kelsey (Reading Keeps You Sane) Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:48:33 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77783 I LOVE IT! Thanks Khy for pointing me here! Justine I think this cover is so mysterious and it really is mystical, I bet it was just fly off the cover with the lime green and the black and white, and then those intense eyes! AMAZING! I want a copy terribly badly now. I don't even know what it's about either! I LOVE IT! Thanks Khy for pointing me here!

Justine I think this cover is so mysterious and it really is mystical, I bet it was just fly off the cover with the lime green and the black and white, and then those intense eyes! AMAZING!

I want a copy terribly badly now. I don’t even know what it’s about either!

]]> By: Dave H http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77777 Dave H Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:55:55 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77777 That's a fantastic cover. I am totally buying this book. (Granted, I would have anyway, but that is a really super-keen cover.) That’s a fantastic cover. I am totally buying this book.

(Granted, I would have anyway, but that is a really super-keen cover.)

]]> By: Stephanie Leary http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77774 Stephanie Leary Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:34:07 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77774 I love it! Humans are hard-wired to seek out faces, so this should catch people's attention on crowded shelves. The black and white photo is extra striking. I love it! Humans are hard-wired to seek out faces, so this should catch people’s attention on crowded shelves. The black and white photo is extra striking.

]]> By: Eric Luper http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77773 Eric Luper Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:21:22 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77773 I'll tell you, the covers of YA books have VASTLY improved over the last couple of years and this one raises the bar even higher! I’ll tell you, the covers of YA books have VASTLY improved over the last couple of years and this one raises the bar even higher!

]]> By: Shveta http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77771 Shveta Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:53:52 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77771 I'll be buying it! Nice! I’ll be buying it! Nice!

]]> By: Sarah Rees Brennan http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77770 Sarah Rees Brennan Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:52:50 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77770 Oooh, I want to hear more of your victory parade in Bologna! Till then, I love your model's direct gaze - nicely offsets the LIAR. Oooh, I want to hear more of your victory parade in Bologna! Till then, I love your model’s direct gaze – nicely offsets the LIAR.

]]> By: Julia Rios http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77768 Julia Rios Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:57:01 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77768 That is a really good cover. I can see that jumping off the display table like <i>Twilight</i> and <i>Paper Towns</i>. That is a really good cover. I can see that jumping off the display table like Twilight and Paper Towns.

]]> By: Maggie http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77767 Maggie Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:49:09 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77767 Whoa! That *IS* a fabulous cover!!!! I'm totally mesmerized by it! Whoa! That *IS* a fabulous cover!!!! I’m totally mesmerized by it!

]]> By: Ted Lemon http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77752 Ted Lemon Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:57:42 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77752 Wow, that is hot. People will buy it just to put it on their coffee tables. I, however, promise to read it. :') Wow, that is hot. People will buy it just to put it on their coffee tables. I, however, promise to read it. :’)

]]> By: Rebecca http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77750 Rebecca Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:19:31 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77750 I forgot WANT. I forgot WANT.

]]> By: tess http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77748 tess Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:39:03 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77748 Very pretty, very eye-catching. What I want to know though, is: does the model look like the character? Very pretty, very eye-catching. What I want to know though, is: does the model look like the character?

]]> By: Q http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77746 Q Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:24:12 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77746 That's <i>lovely</i>. I like how her hair is covering her mouth. It feels symbolic. That’s lovely. I like how her hair is covering her mouth. It feels symbolic.

]]> By: Holly Black http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77744 Holly Black Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:15:13 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77744 Love the black & white! Love the black & white!

]]> By: Michelle Sagara http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77743 Michelle Sagara Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:14:20 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77743 That is one very striking cover. I know you liked the type treatment -- which was unusually and in terms of graphic design really interesting. This one though kind of jumps out. Im(of course humble)o. That is one very striking cover. I know you liked the type treatment — which was unusually and in terms of graphic design really interesting. This one though kind of jumps out. Im(of course humble)o.

]]> By: Lorelai http://justinelarbalestier.com/blog/2009/04/10/the-usian-cover-of-liar/comment-page-1/#comment-77742 Lorelai Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:13:46 +0000 http://justinelarbalestier.com/?p=3531#comment-77742 That is the best cover EVER. I love it! That is the best cover EVER. I love it!

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