Thursday, 22 July 2010

Living Safely

Another changed cover here, but I'm not sure which will be the final version. Different online shops at different times have offered the following covers for Charles Yu's intriguing-sounding How to Live Safely in aScience Fictional Universe.



The first cover is by John Gall, but I don't know if he created the other one. I prefer the first--it's less obvious and more freaky--though I do like the other (the dog is what makes it work, I think).

UPDATE: A wise commenter has directed me to photos of people holding up signs with the second cover and the words 'Now with new jacket' printed on them, so I'm guessing that resolves that question!
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28 comments:

  1. Alexandre Pereira22 July 2010 at 17:40

    Congratulations. Wonderful blog !
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    Antonico

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  2. Dr. Chaz Vasquez McJefferson22 July 2010 at 17:44

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  3. early90sjerk22 July 2010 at 17:45

    There are a few pictures up on Flickr that I suppose are from Comic Con. Looks like the second cover is final.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/knopfdoubleday/4818597714/

    Too bad, I really like the first one.

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  4. Serge Yegiazarov22 July 2010 at 17:47

    Nice blog man, some really interesting stuff on here. I'd love to hear your opinion on mine: www.theacademik.blogspot.com

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  5. ghrency22 July 2010 at 17:54

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  6. Prettypics12322 July 2010 at 18:05

    I like the second cover best! And congratulations on being a blog of note. When you have minute, come visit my blogs.

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  7. Ellie22 July 2010 at 18:22

    The second cover is cool... and I'm a little fascinated by the concept of this blog all up!

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  8. Henna @ AboutCabinets Blog22 July 2010 at 23:24

    thats a really nice blog you have over here, i really like your concept of living safely and the way you have presented it, congrats on being a blog of note

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  9. JRSM23 July 2010 at 00:50

    Thanks, all! The second cover seems o be the final version, so it's good that it's popular with you all.

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  10. je faire23 July 2010 at 03:43

    I think thant the first cove is more original than the second
    Googd luck

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  11. cj Schlottman23 July 2010 at 06:08

    I agree with your choice, and like you, the dog on the second cover caught my attention and made me think. Thanks for the philosophy lesson!

    ..........

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  12. Kevin Arthur23 July 2010 at 10:29

    I prefer #1 as well, though maybe it's a little too phallic. #2 is good, but that blue text doesn't look right for some reason. Could probably use a different color and font.

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  13. swputh23 July 2010 at 10:52

    The dog in the second cover!.
    That was nice:)...
    I like the concept of your blog. Good idea.

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  14. Jade23 July 2010 at 23:32

    Wow this stuff is really awesome!

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  15. njs.1424 July 2010 at 07:50

    Excellent blogs!

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  16. Eye-Catching Video24 July 2010 at 08:57

    Very cool cover. The rayguns are a bit obvious, but I'd take that as a comforter set design any day. Thanks for posting this!

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  17. Ada24 July 2010 at 09:39

    great ideea
    can't wait to digest it!

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  18. HawkZ24 July 2010 at 13:05

    Sweet blog man, book covers are an under examined part of our world!

    I like the 1st book cover better, it definitely feels more "classic sci-fi." That being said, I think the 2nd one feels more modern... & will possibly sell better.

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  19. Weight Loss25 July 2010 at 12:23

    Congrats on being a Blog of Note! That is Fabulous.

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  20. TNBBC Super Mod25 July 2010 at 17:33

    Congrats on being the July 22nd blog of note!

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  21. Unknown26 July 2010 at 19:25

    I love your blog! Who doesn't judge a book by it's cover!?!?

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  22. Luxury hotel27 July 2010 at 00:18

    thanks!

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  23. Tess Kincaid27 July 2010 at 10:55

    Interesting blog. I see you're into poetry as well. Congratulations on being chosen Blog of Note!

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  24. J.Hurtat28 July 2010 at 08:01

    I'm definitely a fan of the second one, and the dog gives it that much more of a quirky appeal.

    Josh H.
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  25. Eric Soyke31 July 2010 at 20:30

    Indeed. The Dog presents the message that these are no mere super soakers you're dealing with. No, this is truely savage alien weaponry. Millions of light years distant, some civilization's version of the Hague sits in judgement of some cad whose countrymen wreaked havoc with their doggy blaster pistols on the unsuspecting populace.

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  26. Pervaiz3 August 2010 at 22:24

    So nice to watch this.
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  27. Spicer23 August 2010 at 05:45

    Pretty sure the illustration for the second book is by a guy called Adam Simpson http://www.adsimpson.com

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  28. JRSM23 August 2010 at 15:34

    Well spotted! Thank you--I'll add that info to the post.

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