Discworld Poll 1: Top 10 favourite Josh Kirby covers.
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I don't actually like Josh Kirby covers, but since I realized that at least some of them are done with an Arcimboldo-like technique where, when you look at the cover as a whole, it's a picture of something else entirely, I began to appreciate them differently. The first one that I noticed that about is the one I appreciate most, so:
1. Feet of Clay
1. Feet of Clay
Nope, I was never a fan of the Kirby covers. I only started to read the books because my brother insisted that I read Colour of Magic. I could never associate the characters on the covers with the ones in my head.
If I was actually forced to name my favourite, I guess it would be Small Gods. But I''m not that keen on it.
If I was actually forced to name my favourite, I guess it would be Small Gods. But I''m not that keen on it.
For ebook readers, those whose collections aren't nearby, or those that can't be bothered: the book covers. I only own 3 paper backs, the rest of my collection are ebooks. My favourite of the three I own is Guards! Guards!
I agree with Tony, however, in that other artists capture the characters much closer to how I imagine them (eg. I really like these). Its a personal thing though.
I agree with Tony, however, in that other artists capture the characters much closer to how I imagine them (eg. I really like these). Its a personal thing though.
MerlinPowered said:
Is someone defiantly against e-Books allowed an opinion on a digital forum? Just joking.
I was actually going to post a thread about eBooks vs "the real thing". I have read your signature several times now, you seem to be completely against them.
Just joking. I was actually going to post a thread about eBooks vs "the real thing". I have read your signature several times now, you seem to be completely against them.
MerlinPowered said:
Is someone defiantly against e-Books allowed an opinion on a digital forum? Just joking.
I was actually going to post a thread about eBooks vs "the real thing". I have read your signature several times now, you seem to be completely against them.
Just joking. I was actually going to post a thread about eBooks vs "the real thing". I have read your signature several times now, you seem to be completely against them.
I'm a Kirby fan.
Guards! Guards!
Reaper Man
Feet of Clay
Mort
Lords & Ladies
Carpe Jugulum.
Small Gods
Witches Abroad
The Last Continent
The Light Fantastic
They're all really good. I can spend ages looking at his covers. It doesn't bother me that they aren't much like the DW or it's characters that I imagine. I thought it was hilarious that he drew Twoflower with 4 eye's. I liked in The Light Fantastic when TP is describing Herrena and he says something like, the reader will no doubt cast their eye to the illustration on the cover of this book. Bloody funny.
I have other books by Craig Shaw Gardner that I bought because of the Kirby cover illustrations. The Cineverse Cycle if you ever come across them. Good for a laugh.
Guards! Guards!
Reaper Man
Feet of Clay
Mort
Lords & Ladies
Carpe Jugulum.
Small Gods
Witches Abroad
The Last Continent
The Light Fantastic
They're all really good. I can spend ages looking at his covers. It doesn't bother me that they aren't much like the DW or it's characters that I imagine. I thought it was hilarious that he drew Twoflower with 4 eye's. I liked in The Light Fantastic when TP is describing Herrena and he says something like, the reader will no doubt cast their eye to the illustration on the cover of this book. Bloody funny.
I have other books by Craig Shaw Gardner that I bought because of the Kirby cover illustrations. The Cineverse Cycle if you ever come across them. Good for a laugh.
