Really interesting and the design looks as it should, as an old beautiful manuscript with Henry's arms etc. The first design looked a bit too Game of Thrones, this tells us who Henry was. With the portcullis as well Margaret Beaufort is represented. Love this design. It's perfect and it's eye catching. It tells a story in itself. Beautiful design. Great choice.
*Thank you* for this discussion of book cover design, and particularly your elucidation of the origins of and reasons for the heraldic choices made by kings and lords long ago that still hold meaning to us today.
Indeed, the lush colors of the old manuscripts delight us, even centuries later. When I was in school, we traveled to New York City to Metropolitan Museum of Art. I particularly enjoyed the medieval building’s collection. T. H. White’s _The Once and Future King_ , and _Robin Hood_ were ideological foundational books. And let’s face it, “Right defeats Might, and “Take from the rich and give to the poor“ are not such bad political and practical ideals!))
Anyway, a story that you’ll appreciate: when I traveled to Australia, I was so pleased to be able to see a genuine copy of the Magna Carta in the Parliament building in Canberra. What a treat for a historian to peer at its text and seal. Tres cool!
Come to find out, the Aussies were fortunate enough to have purchased it before its authentication, so they got something of a deal. The British wanted it back, but the Aussies replied in their charming accent, “Naw, this is ours, fair and square, mate.” It had been discovered during the renovation of a castle, when one of the canopy beds built against a wall was dismantled. It had been hidden centuries earlier in the wooden support structure of the bed.
I completely agree regarding the importance of book covers. I have always thought that you have made excellent choices for your books. I am quite enamored of coats of arms and of shields, so those always draw my eye.
There was a non-fiction book on, Tudor or Stuart history published last year with a cover that looked like a trashy historical novel. Frankly, I couldn't take the work seriously, and I certainly wouldn't want to be seen reading it!
I adore the cover and I do agree that the other potential you shared here does seem more suited to fiction than non-fiction. Using that coat of arms from the manuscript is fantastic and almost sets the foundation for the work.
Enjoyed this a lot Nathen. Find it fascinating how much goes into a book cover and it makes sense how important it is. As a lover of sighthounds (it's OK Vera I love cats as well and some sighthounds live happily with cats) I am always drawn to anything showing them.
Really interesting and the design looks as it should, as an old beautiful manuscript with Henry's arms etc. The first design looked a bit too Game of Thrones, this tells us who Henry was. With the portcullis as well Margaret Beaufort is represented. Love this design. It's perfect and it's eye catching. It tells a story in itself. Beautiful design. Great choice.
*Thank you* for this discussion of book cover design, and particularly your elucidation of the origins of and reasons for the heraldic choices made by kings and lords long ago that still hold meaning to us today.
Indeed, the lush colors of the old manuscripts delight us, even centuries later. When I was in school, we traveled to New York City to Metropolitan Museum of Art. I particularly enjoyed the medieval building’s collection. T. H. White’s _The Once and Future King_ , and _Robin Hood_ were ideological foundational books. And let’s face it, “Right defeats Might, and “Take from the rich and give to the poor“ are not such bad political and practical ideals!))
Anyway, a story that you’ll appreciate: when I traveled to Australia, I was so pleased to be able to see a genuine copy of the Magna Carta in the Parliament building in Canberra. What a treat for a historian to peer at its text and seal. Tres cool!
Come to find out, the Aussies were fortunate enough to have purchased it before its authentication, so they got something of a deal. The British wanted it back, but the Aussies replied in their charming accent, “Naw, this is ours, fair and square, mate.” It had been discovered during the renovation of a castle, when one of the canopy beds built against a wall was dismantled. It had been hidden centuries earlier in the wooden support structure of the bed.
Everyone judges books by their covers! Yours are lovely and informative.
I completely agree regarding the importance of book covers. I have always thought that you have made excellent choices for your books. I am quite enamored of coats of arms and of shields, so those always draw my eye.
There was a non-fiction book on, Tudor or Stuart history published last year with a cover that looked like a trashy historical novel. Frankly, I couldn't take the work seriously, and I certainly wouldn't want to be seen reading it!
I adore the cover and I do agree that the other potential you shared here does seem more suited to fiction than non-fiction. Using that coat of arms from the manuscript is fantastic and almost sets the foundation for the work.
Very informative and enjoyable!
That is such a great explanation on the subject of your covers, very very informative and always good to know. Thanks Nathan, regards from Athens!
Enjoyed this a lot Nathen. Find it fascinating how much goes into a book cover and it makes sense how important it is. As a lover of sighthounds (it's OK Vera I love cats as well and some sighthounds live happily with cats) I am always drawn to anything showing them.