New UK cover

LordTBT · June 17, 2014, 03:10:35 AM

Also, seeking some help from UK fans...
http://redwall.wikia.com/wiki/User_blog:LordTBT/News:A_new_Redwall_cover_for_2014

Captain Tammo · June 17, 2014, 03:41:39 AM

Hmm that's a new kind of art style for me. I'm not quite sure if I don't like it, or am just resistant to change. Probably the latter.

Leatho Shellhound · June 17, 2014, 05:02:14 AM

Wow! that's news, at least it shows that the books are still being printed.

MeadowR · June 17, 2014, 10:57:24 AM

Why does every book cover these days (and other items) have to be given that 'modern' simplified/stylised look? It's not doing much harm but I do prefer my UK semi-realistic book covers!

JangoCoolguy · June 17, 2014, 04:28:43 PM

I find it hilarious that the description mentions "argumentative stoats" helping out.

Oops!

Conveniently enough, I think this is Redwall's big 3-0! (or am I a little off)

LordTBT · June 17, 2014, 11:21:22 PM

Quote from: JangoCoolguy on June 17, 2014, 04:28:43 PM
I find it hilarious that the description mentions "argumentative stoats" helping out.

Oops!

Conveniently enough, I think this is Redwall's big 3-0! (or am I a little off)

2 years away.

Romsca · June 17, 2014, 11:55:45 PM

When did stoats even show up in the first book?

LordTBT · June 18, 2014, 12:06:31 AM

The Redwall Wiki has identified the cover artist and the new chapter heading illustrator, and the article has been updated with this information. Please check back if you missed it the first time!

Romsca · June 18, 2014, 12:08:55 AM

The link to the chapter illustrations was blocked because my computer thought it had viruses.

But I'm not exactly sure how I feel about the new cover. It doesn't exactly look like it portrays the story accurately

LordTBT · June 18, 2014, 01:34:28 AM

Quote from: Romsca on June 18, 2014, 12:08:55 AM
The link to the chapter illustrations was blocked because my computer thought it had viruses. But I'm not exactly sure how I feel about the new cover. It doesn't exactly look like it portrays the story accurately

Well it's a perfectly legitimate artist's site. You can click her name in the article to see some art.

JangoCoolguy · June 18, 2014, 04:22:49 PM

Quote from: LordTBT on June 17, 2014, 11:21:22 PM
Quote from: JangoCoolguy on June 17, 2014, 04:28:43 PM
I find it hilarious that the description mentions "argumentative stoats" helping out.

Oops!

Conveniently enough, I think this is Redwall's big 3-0! (or am I a little off)

2 years away.

Oh. Okay.

Then why a new edition now

PS: those chapter headings are freaky!

rachel25 · June 18, 2014, 06:27:27 PM

Its alright, but I prefer the other covers.

LordTBT · June 18, 2014, 11:25:54 PM

Quote from: JangoCoolguy on June 18, 2014, 04:22:49 PM
Quote from: LordTBT on June 17, 2014, 11:21:22 PM
Quote from: JangoCoolguy on June 17, 2014, 04:28:43 PM
I find it hilarious that the description mentions "argumentative stoats" helping out.

Oops!

Conveniently enough, I think this is Redwall's big 3-0! (or am I a little off)

2 years away.

Oh. Okay.

Then why a new edition now

Money?

Captain Tammo · June 21, 2014, 04:57:53 AM

Idk if Id say its money. I mean 25 worldwide best selling novels?! I think the Jacques family is fine financially. I bet you it's just to keep things moving and make the redwall world a little spicier. It's something that, even 3 years after Brian's death, we the readers can still go out and collect!

I think they did it for us!

LordTBT · June 22, 2014, 01:52:18 AM

Quote from: Captain Tammo on June 21, 2014, 04:57:53 AM
Idk if Id say its money. I mean 25 worldwide best selling novels?! I think the Jacques family is fine financially. I bet you it's just to keep things moving and make the redwall world a little spicier. It's something that, even 3 years after Brian's death, we the readers can still go out and collect!

I think they did it for us!

Sorry, this would not be how the publishing industry works. The publishers re-issued a new edition to make money. For themselves. That's why there are at least 18 English language editions of Redwall.