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I heard about this book about a week ago. I'd been looking something up online and seen an image of this book. I wanted to know more and went to Goodreads, then rushed to snag a copy of the book.
If you saw my review on Saturday, you know how much I enjoyed this book. If you missed it, there's still time to check it out!
I mentioned why I love this cover on Saturday, but I'll do so again now:
This is one of my favorite covers of 2012 so far. Not only does Dial refrain from white-washing (*wild applause*), it combines the flavor of China with the magic of a fairy tale and the beauty of fabric, all of which play an intrinsic part in CIRCLE OF CRANES.
I like the way the Chinese calligraphy is running down the cover near the spine in the traditional top to bottom/right to left format. I actually wonder if the script is a form of Nu Shu (Secret women's script used for centuries in China).
I love the way the top is flowing silk, which reminds me of traditional Asian garments, but also something more. Is her sleeve becoming a crane, or has the designer hidden the girl's arm? This wonder will encourage several to pick up the book and see what it's about. I know it made me curious!
What do you think of my choice this week?
If you saw my review on Saturday, you know how much I enjoyed this book. If you missed it, there's still time to check it out!
I mentioned why I love this cover on Saturday, but I'll do so again now:
This is one of my favorite covers of 2012 so far. Not only does Dial refrain from white-washing (*wild applause*), it combines the flavor of China with the magic of a fairy tale and the beauty of fabric, all of which play an intrinsic part in CIRCLE OF CRANES.
I like the way the Chinese calligraphy is running down the cover near the spine in the traditional top to bottom/right to left format. I actually wonder if the script is a form of Nu Shu (Secret women's script used for centuries in China).
I love the way the top is flowing silk, which reminds me of traditional Asian garments, but also something more. Is her sleeve becoming a crane, or has the designer hidden the girl's arm? This wonder will encourage several to pick up the book and see what it's about. I know it made me curious!
Wow... that is a beautiful cover, alrighty!!!! I like the culture, too, plus the flowing action. Nice!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a mysterious kind of cover but I am not sure how I feel about it.
ReplyDeleteHere's my Cover Crazy!
Sana @ artsy musings of a bibliophile