The practice of banning books is a form of censorship, from political, legal. The us cover emphasizes that the boys in the boat is about american athletes while the uk cover refers explicitly to hitler, both choices that make sense given their different audiences. Some books has two editions, with different covers, one us edition and another uk edition. The changing covers of will look at how different countries have envisioned the same book and how that actually changes over time.
Hi, just a question for us owners which is probably 99% of owners at the moment. Nov 29, 2018 the us and uk editions of the harry potter books feature some of the first and most iconic illustrations of the wizarding world, but the wealth of potter artwork is truly global. These 50 awesome book covers will inspire you learn. This is only my opinion though, and im sure there will be plenty of readers out there who prefer the other covers to the ones ive chose. Jan 10, 2019 what book covers have caught your eye recently.
I originally wasnt planning on taking part in this weeks top ten as ive done quite a lot of posts recently about book covers. The adult edition usually depicts an object or place that plays a key part in the plot while the childrens one features a. Towers of midnight uk towers of midnight us the gathering storm uk the gathering storm ebook the gathering storm us knife of dreams uk knife of dreams ebook and the absolute worst fantasy cover of any book ever. I think that the uk burnt shadows cover is ok though, fitting in with other uk covers of a similar ilk. Terry pratchetts books have a hilarious degree of variation in covers from different countries. Its not a contest, of course, but if it were, the us covers would be edging it. Nov 20, 2010 towers of midnight uk towers of midnight us the gathering storm uk the gathering storm ebook the gathering storm us knife of dreams uk knife of dreams ebook and the absolute worst fantasy cover of any book ever. Harry potter and the philosophers stone first hit shelves in the united kingdom on june 26. See how harry potter book covers have changed through the years. Even though the us and uk share a lot of social similarities, their book covers are often quite different. Between march of 2004 and february of 2006, melissa, founder and ceo, operated new age dimensions as a small press. Both covers incorporate the lightning bolt, but are otherwise extremely different. I did a post like this a while and i promised that i would do it again when i had more book covers to talk about.
The british covers depict a major event in the book, while the american covers depict a series of objects and a person from the book against a common backdrop. Does anyone know if there are any differences between the us and uk version. Kindle direct publishing kdp, createspace now kdp, epub, paperback, hardcover and others. An examination of some of the top selling books in the kindle store yields surprises. Weve compiled ten of our favourite book covers from the gorgeous, to the unique, to the downright bizarre. Im sure there must be similar examples of almost identical book covers for vampire fiction and you only need to look at the chick lit section in a bookshop to see that all the books invariably use the same sort of curly fonts and pink colour schemes as these socalled marketing experts think this will appeal. I like the uk ones because the back has different colours. Most books in the us and uk are printed in one of these standard sizes.
Jun 12, 2019 as the cover of a book communicates to the potential reader what lies within, many conventions have emerged to highlight certain genres, such as an old photograph that promises a memoir, or a shirtless muscular man that promises a romance novel. So translated books can also have different bookaccessories such as toys belonging to childrens books, for example harry potter. Historical fiction product categories the book cover. Jan 12, 2015 book cover art is an interesting element of the literary world sometimes fixated upon, sometimes ignored but, as readers, we are undoubtedly swayed by the little billboard that is the cover of every book we read. I love the composition of the title, and the smaller image of the boat against the vast ocean and sky really communicates the. Today, octavo and quarto are the most common book sizes, but many books are produced in larger and smaller sizes as well. Jul 18, 2010 hi, i wonder if you guys could help me on that one. The reason i ask is because i want to buy the uk version of the book thief as i find that cover more appealing than the lackluster us cover. Both covers play with folded paperand the detail of the fold on the uk version is very deftly placedbut the us cover takes a much bolder stance, appropriate for the bold form of this novel, and the colors are pretty great too. But on a recent trip to england, even i, the artistically challenged, noticed that british and american cover art was decidedly different. Other terms for book size have developed, an elephant folio being up to 23 inches tall, an atlas folio 25 inches, and a double elephant folio 50 inches tall. A list of different edition book covers for illustrative use only.
Other covers are brilliant, but then the publisher decides to go in a different direction. Mar 03, 2010 i agree also that the uk covers on the first too royally suck, whilst the uk atwood cover leaves the us one standing in about 1992 very disappointing job. Let us know in the comments below and post your pictures. Whether you work in a library or have your own personal library, brodart is a name to know. Why, the annual judging books by their covers competition held at, which pits us book covers against their uk versions to see. In recent years in the us and uk, the people with most influence over a book jacket have been those who choose stock for supermarkets and chains such as waterstones and wh smith. Ive picked 5 us covers that i prefer to the uk edition and then 5 uk editions that i love. I am in the middle of my own study on ebook covers from a different point of view.
During this time melissa designed the book covers, created the print book layouts and ebook files, designed and maintained websites for the company as well as some of the authors. I love the audacity of the uk cover, especially with the backward text. Today well be comparing covers from across the pond and seeing which i prefer. Extras book, book blog, book blogger, book blogging, book covers, bookish, books, reading, uk book covers, us book covers, us vs uk book covers, ya fiction, young adult fiction previous article 10 signs youre a book lover. The era of internet sales has arguably not diminished the importance of the book cover, as it now continues its role in a twodimensional digital.
The push for publishers in different countries to tailor covers for their individual markets actually feeds the idea that. Im from the us but live in the uae currently, and we usually get uk versions of books here. For books banned by other groups, see lists of banned books. Im no authority on cover art, but these differences really caught my eye the uk covers are on the right. Sep 27, 2016 heres how book covers look in the uk vs. Its well known in the bookish community that book covers can often make or break a.
Yesterday i came across a literary hub post comparing the covers in 2018, and its fascinating to see the u. To investigate further, well look at four popular books sold in both the us and the uk and see what each cover has to say about the same story. I have worked with selfpublishing authors for almost 20 years and designed hundreds of book covers for all platforms. How different is the uk version of harry potter from the us version. May 30, 2012 in the united states, the book was released as harry potter and the sorcerers stone, and looks like this. Knife of dreams us crossroads of twilight ebook im just wondering why tor cant use th. How different is the uk version of harry potter from the. And the standard book size is a bit bigger, so it gives nicer margins. Apr 04, 2015 im from the uk so i have the uk covers. And this is all a ploy so kate can have a rant about some of her least favourite uk covers. Book cover art is an interesting element of the literary world sometimes fixated upon, sometimes ignored but, as readers, we are undoubtedly swayed by the little billboard that is the cover of every book we read. Mar 26, 2016 the changing covers of will look at how different countries have envisioned the same book and how that actually changes over time. These are the uk versions according to book depository.
My cousin is in the us on holiday in oregan tax free. The cover for queen of shadows was recently released, both the us and the uk versions, and it made me want to talk about them so lets. Other examples of books with different covers include. Bloomsbury is the british publication that has created both adult and childrens covers. One of their popular product lines is a selection of protective book jacket covers. These covers are so different in tone that its really hard to choose. The only difference between the two editions are the covers of the books. But the us versions look great as well, and its made so much better with the option of getting the hardback plus assassins blade looks really out of place with its blue front and side reply delete. How different is the uk version of harry potter from the us. Virginia shows the different shapes, sizes, and types books can come in to help book collectors and readers. Aug 29, 2014 im from the us but live in the uae currently, and we usually get uk versions of books here. This may not come as a surprise, but when a book is sold both in the united states and the united kingdom, it typically has a very different cover in each country. For example, a cover might have a couple kissing when launced in the us, bu. I currently already have the i5 128gb on preorder in the uk with a student discount for a price of.
Why are our american pals constantly outdoing us with their beautiful cover designs. Home book covers historical fiction historical fiction. Feb 17, 20 why, the annual judging books by their covers competition held at, which pits us book covers against their uk versions to see which will emerge as top nation at least as far as. Uk book covers have definitely gotten better over the years, as they used to be way more boring than the swedish ones i was used to, growing up in sweden. But when i started thinking about what i could do, i immediately thought of uk vs us book covers. Cover in this case and anthony horowitzs stormbreaker. On that note, please bear in mind that i am an american writer and reader, and therefore us book covers are made for people like mebut also bear in mind that i may have gotten bored with the american covers, and the uk ones have that sparkly new quality that makes me like them better. Having worked as an independent bookseller in both the us and uk the difference in covers is always incredibly interesting and often confusing.
May 02, 2017 i originally wasnt planning on taking part in this weeks top ten as ive done quite a lot of posts recently about book covers. Discover the most popular standard sizes for paperback, softcover, hardcover books. This is a list of the best uk and european edition ya book covers. I liked the idea of comparing covers for same book published for different regions. But before the matching us cover was released for the first book, it looked like this. The idea behind this post is that i compare us and uk book covers and tell you which one i prefer. The american edition of hillary clintons what happened looks stylish and elegant. Jun, 2018 its time to judge some books by their covers. I wanted to ask what the differences between the uk and us versions of novels are. The reason they created adult versions of harry potter was because when adults wanted to read harry potter books, they felt ashamed to pick up a book with childrens charact. As for the album sleeves, though, i wonder if it was really such a dilution or desecration to have different covers in the us. They may vary from what is actually sold in stores in the uk.
So vote for or add ya books that you think have the best ukeuropean edition covers. Ive always loved the covers of the throne of glass series. Brodart offers supplies to protect and preserve books. American book covers were more colorful, almost garish, while british book covers were more austere and muted. Jul 27, 2018 most books in the us and uk are printed in one of these standard sizes. What is the difference between the harry potter adult. And only add them if they are different than their noneuropean original counterparts please. It also seems to take a 2 pin figure 8 power lead so it would be easy to replace with a uk lead. This wont be a universally popular opinion, but i really cant think of a single instance where the us artwork was just incredibly, undeniably inferior to the uk counterpart. A person of a different area, grown up in different fashion and been facing different consequences for an action would find different things attractive to him. The changing covers of the mortal instruments series. In the united states, the book was released as harry potter and the sorcerers stone, and looks like this.
According to the 2003 guinness world records, the largest book in. Different book formats what different formats do books come in. Banned books are books or other printed works such as essays or plays which are prohibited by law or to which free access is not permitted by other means. I think the us covers tend to look more like movie posters imagephoto based, and the uk versions, like you said, focus more on illustration or. I assume only the charger would be slightly different. Mostly some words are changed from the uk to the us versions to better suit the american vocabulary. Since the publication of harry potter and the philosophers stone in 1997, many publishers have created new editions of each book with new cover art provided by various illustrators. How and why theyre different what i dont know about art can fill a book entitled, i dont know if its art, but i know what i like. Dec 07, 2018 on that note, please bear in mind that i am an american writer and reader, and therefore us book covers are made for people like mebut also bear in mind that i may have gotten bored with the american covers, and the uk ones have that sparkly new quality that makes me like them better. And, while some of us no longer do all of our reading on physical books with physical covers, those same cover images now. Pretty much the only reason im picking the uk cover over the us.