Notice anything familiar about the above covers? Because to me they remind me of something, I just cant put my finger on it… 
Now the Bronte I can at least understand as it as Bella and Edward discuss it, but the one that really saddens me is this one:
Which is the cover that adorns Ryan’s book on UK shelves (at least in the bookshop near me). Other than I find it slightly sad they feel they have to echo a successful series in order to promote the book, what saddens me most is the cover I’ve seen on all the US blog reviews in the last few months is one of the reasons I was looking forward to the UK release, it’s such an evocative image, it makes you want to read it.
The new one?
Very, very Meh!
I’ll still buy it, of course, but its a damn shame they didn’t stick with it.
So, which one do you prefer? And have you some across any other Twilight inspired covers?
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I much prefer the US cover – I also have been drawn to this book because of the US cover when I’ve seen it blogged about, but I have to say of the UK covers this id the best. My year 7 kids could have come up with better designs.
And just what have they done to poor Emily Bronte, (in a whisper) *its not actually a book I like – the second half ruins it*, but they haven’t even given her a capital E, and the kids will think they’re goind to get a modern book not something well over 100 years old
.-= katrina´s last blog ..My Thoughts: The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd =-.
Yeah, I will admit, I’ve been spoiled by seeing the US cover all over the blogosphere, but I still wouldn’t pick up the UK one unless I knew about the book in the first place.
I’ll be honest here, I normally prefer US to UK covers, but I always figured it was because I’m American and they sell to me. I grew up thinking books with that type of cover were appealing, so now it’s automatic. I tend to find when browsing that UK covers draw me in less and I can’t figure out what they are about as easily just from a quick glance.
So I definitely prefer the US cover in this instance!
I also really dislike the way they put modern covers like that on classics – I just feel they should look classic, not like everything else that’s out there.
.-= Meghan´s last blog ..Blog Tour Review: The Book of Unholy Mischief, Elle Newmark =-.
That’s okay, I’m sure we Brits can train you properly when you come back over!
But, in this case, then yes the US one is far superior!
Oh mercy. I am not in favor of this foolishness. Apart from the fact that I am emphatically NOT a Twilight fan, these covers are sort of…well, sort of boring. Aren’t they? I don’t get any sense of the books – particularly Wuthering Heights, which I’ve read! – from them.
.-= Jenny´s last blog ..Reading Lolita in Tehran, Azar Nafisi =-.
Yeah, at best you roll your eyes, at worst, you think Twilight rip-off, that’s likely to not be very good.
A couple of things crossed my mind with this post:
1. Generally I find the UK covers much more interesting. I’m surprised that they opted to use the Twilight-look-alike cover for The Forest of Hands and Teeth (side note: I always want to type “hand and feet”??). The US cover is what caught my attention first before I even read the review.
2. I’m torn with using the sensationalism of newer books to increase sales of older ones. I see the pros and cons, yaknow? Yesterday I was at the local Goodwill (thrift store) perusing through their books. I found an old – and I mean OLD – discarded copy of Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret. i knew that, had I no idea the merit of Blume’s classic, I would have looked the other way. I feel that this happens quite frequently to timeless classics. So, by attracting the younger generation to such books like Wuthering Heights because they’re playing off of the audience’s ignorance and immediate “buy factor”, – well – I’m okay with that.
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The Forest of Hands and Feet would be a different book indeed!
I concur whole-heartedly! Imitation may the sincerest form of flattery, but copying is down right silly….it’s like saying the book doesn’t have enough merit to stand on its own. I understand (and like) the Wuthering Heights edition….it is a classic and redos on those bring new readers to the fold. The Forest of Hands and Teeth should really stick with the original cover…it was much more eye-catching. The “New Moon”-esque creation falls short….almost dropping out of the race before the start.
.-= Gina´s last blog ..Life or Love?: Immortal by Gillian Shields =-.
I just don’t understand the UK cover, it doesn’t tell me anything about the book.
I don’t like any of those Twilight-imitation covers. The original US one is much more interesting and already had me curious to read it. If I had seen the UK cover first, I probably wouldn’t even pick up the book (sad to say).
.-= Jeane´s last blog ..Dust Bowl Diary =-.
Exactly!
That is a little ridiculous! Crazy!
.-= Miss Remmers´s last blog ..Benny and Shrimp – Katarina Mazetti =-.
My thoughts exactly!
I prefer the U.S. version, too. Why do publishers change the cover from country to country? I can’t see it makes that huge a difference on sales.
.-= Rebecca´s last blog ..The Wednesday Short Report =-.
Some times it’s great, the different US & UK covers for the Harry Potter books, was always a lot of fun, poring over each for the slightest clue.
And, well if you ever come across the horrible original UK cover for Twilight…
I often like UK covers better than those for US releases, but I definitely prefer the North American cover here. It’s haunting and evocative, while the UK one is just… too NEW MOON.
As far as other Twilighty covers go, I recently saw a copy of one of C.S. Lewis’s theological works that sported the exact same stock photo of two hands holding an apple. Talk about misleading.
.-= Memory´s last blog ..July in Review =-.
Not only is it, too like New Moon, but it doesn’t even get that right. You’re right the US one is haunting and evocative, this one is just insipid…
OH my gosh! All of those covers look exactly the same!!
Can I send you an American version of Forest of Hands and teeth?
.-= Amy @ My Friend Amy´s last blog ..Take Me Back to My Youth! Or the L.J. Smith Reading Challenge =-.
They do, don’t they?
I’d love to get my hands on a US copy!
Okay, this is just wrong. There should be some sort of law about book cover plagiarism.
.-= softdrink´s last blog ..Mudbound =-.
I think the publishers prefer to look at is as, “seeking inspiration from”!
Personally I am not a Twlight fan, and I have chose to avoid even reviewing the series on my own book blog. I tend to focus on other less well known, or at least less popular books. (On a side note: The Forest of Hands and Teeth looks very interesting, especially the US cover art. I’ll have to try to find a copy for myself.)
.-= Nathan´s last blog ..“Rules,” by Cynthia Lord =-.
And a great blog it is too, just had a good nosy around. Very impressive.
I noticed you enjoyed Philip Reeve, have you read his Hungry City Chronicles/Mortal Engines Quartet? I can highly recommend them if you haven’t.
Yes, I read the entire Mortal Engines Quartet. The ending was simply amazing the way it looped back around to the start as if guiding the reader right back to the first book again.
What an ingenius literary idea! Phillip Reeve is an amazing author.
I’m glad that you enjoyed your “nosy around” my blog.
Been writing it for a while. By the way I was really impressed by the way you laid out the recent Book Review Blog Carnival, and I am copying your layout (though changing the colors) for my hosting of the carnival in two weeks.
.-= Nathan´s last blog ..“Hard Hit,” by Ann Turner =-.
It’s an extraordinary series, with one of the best opening lines I’ve come across
There’s a prequel out as well, that I need to get hold of at some point. (Fever Crumb)
Glad you liked my layout of the Blog Review Carnival, I look forward to seeing yours. (And I’ll be sure to submitting a review or two!)
oh man! Why the hell did they change the cover of The Forest of Hands and Teeth??? So stupid!! The US cover was just perfect…I don’t get these decisions sometimes…The twilight thing just baffles me…I mean, I only read the first book and it was ok, but I don’t know if I’d want people to think every other book was Twilight 2
.-= Chris´s last blog ..Undiscovered Gyrl by Allison Burnett =-.
I nearly dropped the thing in horror when I looked at it in the shop, they only had spines showing on the shelf and then I pulled it off the shelf and recoiled.
Ick!! do NOT like this at all. Iove the US cover for Forest of Hands and Teeth. Not interested in Twilight and definitely not interested in all my books looking like it.
The book trailer for Forest of Hands and Teeth will absolutely dispell any Twilight associations:
http://eoseventeen.blogspot.com/2009/08/thursday-trailer-forest-of-hands-and.html
(I just found your blog this week but really enjoy it. I’ve added you to my blogroll)
.-= Mandy´s last blog ..Once Upon a Time *Pretty Monsters* =-.
Oh, I know the book is nothing like Twilight, I’ve read some really good reviews about it across the blogosphere, the fact that is is trying to ‘fool’ buyers rather that selling itself on it’s own merits, is the real shame.
And, thanks for stopping by to visit, glad you like the place!