Sometimes a cover doesn’t match the tone of the book it’s wrapped around. Such is the case of our most recent Unfortunate Cover candidate:
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.
The world’s most listless treasure hunt. I feel like the artist was working with some models who weren’t that into it.
Cover Artist: “Alright, we need some action here. Bend forward a bit, and you, boy, robotically raise your arm like you’re moving.”
“Okay guys, Treasure Island is a ripping adventure story. Show me an expression like you’re just about to find a chest full of gold!”
“Never mind.”
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August 18, 2009 at 2:34 pm
James Preller
Excellent. I wanted one more close up.
And is that a brachiosaurus hiding the background?
August 18, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Scope Notes
I’m not seeing it – man if they slipped a dinosaur into this cover and I didn’t catch it, I’m gonna be upset.
August 23, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Tristan Elwell
On a similar tricorns-and-knickers theme, I’d like to nominate the early 90’s(?) Laurel Leaf edition of Johnny Tremain, which comes complete with stiff poses, impossible perspective, and bonus ghostly redcoat.
September 19, 2009 at 7:52 am
Scope Notes
I will be looking into the Johnny Tremain you speak of – thanks for the tip!
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January 7, 2010 at 11:42 am
Chad K
Sorry Cap’n forgot about your peg-leg.