UK vs THE WORLD (38)

UK vs. The world is a weekly meme I made up lol.

It's simlair to UK vs. US except the UK covers are battling it out with their foreign counterparts from all over the world, because who doesn't love judging books by their covers!

UK                  vs.                     US

Dearly, beloved by Lia Habel

Gone with the respiration book two.

Mist: Both of these covers are pretty gorgeous but I think the US cover narrowly wins for me, I just like the colours better, the UK cover is more dramatic but I do like the stormy sky.

Ninfa: I must say the UK cover is a little off for me, it looks like the guy was photo shopped badly next to the beautiful woman and unfortunately that kinda puts me off the whole thing. The plus side of this cover for me it's pretty much just the lovely dress :p I do like the US cover though, it's very pretty and feels historical and romantic.I don't love either of them, but having to choose I'd go for the US as it's something I would probably pick up, even just for curiosity's sake :)

Which do you prefer?

UK vs. THE WORLD! (3)

UK vs. THE WORLD is a weekly feature that I've recently started.

Each week two UK book covers will battle it out against their foreign counterpart as we judge them and decide which we like better because who doesn't love judging boks by their covers!



UK                               vs.                         Turkey

Graceling by Kristin Cashore

The seven kingdoms book one. (Turkish translation of 'Yetenek' is 'Ability' - according to Google translate)

Mist: I've always loved the UK cover for this but that Turkish cover is just awesome! First I love the colour tones and the wispy smoky bits and I love how soft the girls face is and the little figure with the sword.
The UK cover is great. I really like the girls stance and the snowflakes but I think the Turkish cover wins for me.

Ninfa: I really like the UK cover, it always catches my eye when I go to the bookstore and it's really pretty. I love the model, she looks fierce and strong and very heroic, and I like the snow flakes and the wintery feel of the background, makes me curious about the storyline.
Not fond of the Turkish cover I'm afraid, don't really get the same Fantasy feel.
UK win for this one :)



UK                              vs.                     Germany

Dearly departed by Lia Habel

Gone with the respiration book one

Mist: Err I just don't like the UK cover, I know the guy is supposed to be a zombie but he still looks icky lol The bright orange is just to much for me but I do like the zombies in the background.
The German cover is kinda cool, I love the steampunk feel, I don't know why it has a different title though.
I vote for the German cover!

Ninfa: I have to admit I'm not crazy about either covers. From the UK one I like the tag line and the period clothes.

From the German cover I like the Steampunk feeling it gives and the black and white contrast. I also like the font of the title.
I think it's a German win this time.

Which do you prefer?