New Czech cover for Kobayashi Maru - Page 2

JD · February 11 2013, 05:01 AM

I did not know that.

Therin of Andor · February 11 2013, 05:12 AM

JarodRussell wrote:

I guess the guy who did the calendar image didn't get paid for the re-use, so it's lazy and cheap.

I think you'll find there are separate royalties for the repurposing of artwork. (Unless the original image was bought outright for multiple uses, in which case the original payment would be higher than a single use.)

teacake · February 11 2013, 05:12 AM

Erika's head looks strange.

Christopher · February 11 2013, 04:16 PM

JarodRussell wrote:

Greater Than The Sum is just a cropped version of one of the SOTL calendar images. And I guess the guy who did the calendar image didn't get paid for the re-use, so it's lazy and cheap.

Which is why finding out is better than guessing. If you check the copyright page for GTTS, toward the bottom it says "Cover art by Mojo" (the pen name of digital artist Adam Lebowitz). Since he was credited, that means he was indeed paid for the reuse.

And it wasn't the result of laziness. There were some behind-the-scenes issues that delayed the cover art process, and ultimately they had to reuse an existing piece. But it's one of my favorite SOTL images, and I feel it fits the tone I wanted the book to have even though it doesn't match any actual scene within the book, so I'm satisfied with it.

King Daniel · February 11 2013, 11:23 PM

teacake wrote:

Erika's head looks strange.

I think her head is ever-so-slightly too big relative to Archer and Trip's.

JD · February 12 2013, 12:44 AM

It is. I didn't even notice that until you pointed that out.

tomswift2002 · February 18 2013, 04:36 PM

JarodRussell wrote:

Greater Than The Sum is just a cropped version of one of the SOTL calendar images. And I guess the guy who did the calendar image didn't get paid for the re-use, so it's lazy and cheap.

Which month did GTTS's image originally come from? I think it was somewhere in 2006?

Mr. Laser Beam · February 18 2013, 10:33 PM

King Daniel wrote:

teacake wrote:

Erika's head looks strange.

I think her head is ever-so-slightly too big relative to Archer and Trip's.

I think that's because the black shirt that is worn under the Starfleet uniform is buttoned/zipped all the way up for Erika. Most other characters let it out a bit, so you can see more neck. That's why Erika's head looks strange.

Man of Steel · February 20 2013, 05:43 PM

If only we here in The States got such nice covers. Why do they only release the nicer ones in Foreign Land?

Therin of Andor · February 20 2013, 11:30 PM

Man of Steel wrote:

If only we here in The States got such nice covers. Why do they only release the nicer ones in Foreign Land?

It's a matter of taste. I see the German covers that some US fans rave about and I've even bought a few (ie. Shar and Janos), but, to me, they often look quite odd, perhaps harsh, and not-authentic. Not "better", just different.

As for this Czech cover, sure it's interesting, but there's nothing at all "wrong" with the US cover.

People also use to bitterly complain about the "floating heads" covers of the 80s, which I always quite liked. Boris Vallejo made way for Keith Birdsong. Then, at one point we had quite a rash of starship covers, which often leave me cold, but I know the tech types love them!

And there's nothing stopping you from buying foreign language covers for your collection.

Markonian · February 23 2013, 04:25 PM

Christopher wrote:

And it wasn't the result of laziness. There were some behind-the-scenes issues that delayed the cover art process, and ultimately they had to reuse an existing piece. But it's one of my favorite SOTL images, and I feel it fits the tone I wanted the book to have even though it doesn't match any actual scene within the book, so I'm satisfied with it.

That's news to me. I thought it was used on purpose.
Imho, I like the use of SOTL images as covers. They are eye candy, so why not treat the fans with it more than once? Add some characters and its perfect.

Fer · February 23 2013, 04:48 PM

Christopher wrote:

Mr. Laser Beam wrote:

^ I would have preferred a picture of the actual Kobayashi Maru itself.

Which wouldn't have been a very good idea from a promotional standpoint.

I would have liked the Enterprise approaching the Kobayashi Maru. Satisfies both, and adds a bit of action.

Therin of Andor · February 24 2013, 03:06 AM

Markonian wrote:

Add some characters and its perfect.

And yet some people say they hate "floating heads" and want starship battles.

Mage · February 24 2013, 09:29 AM

See, it depends really. When the new DS9 novel comes out later this year, I really hope to see the new station on the cover. But when, for example, Una's new novel is out, I really want to see Picard and Garak together. But as a new artpiece, not some highschool-level photoshop like what we've been seeing so much of lately.

Markonian · February 25 2013, 12:33 PM

Mage wrote:

But as a new artpiece, not some highschool-level photoshop like what we've been seeing so much of lately.

You'll get both, one as US release and the other by CrossCult, the German publisher.

February 11 2013, 05:01 AM	#16
JD Admiral Location: Arizona, USA	Re: New Czech cover for Kobayashi Maru I did not know that. __________________ Over the course of many encounters and many years, I have successfully developed a standard operating procedure for dealing with big, nasty monsters. Run away. Me and Monty Python. Harry Dresden - Blood Rites (The Dresden Files #6)

February 11 2013, 05:12 AM	#18
teacake Admiral Location: Militant Janeway True Path Devotees Compound. With Sehlats.	Re: New Czech cover for Kobayashi Maru Erika's head looks strange. __________________ Rider: I can't believe you'd kill me for a field of empty holes. J'onn: It's all I have. ■ ■ ■ Janeway does Melbourne

February 12 2013, 12:44 AM	#21
JD Admiral Location: Arizona, USA	Re: New Czech cover for Kobayashi Maru It is. I didn't even notice that until you pointed that out. __________________ Over the course of many encounters and many years, I have successfully developed a standard operating procedure for dealing with big, nasty monsters. Run away. Me and Monty Python. Harry Dresden - Blood Rites (The Dresden Files #6)

February 20 2013, 05:43 PM	#24
Man of Steel Fleet Captain Location: Brooklyn, NY	Re: New Czech cover for Kobayashi Maru If only we here in The States got such nice covers. Why do they only release the nicer ones in Foreign Land? __________________ "To Thine Own Self Be True" - Willie Shakespeare.

February 24 2013, 09:29 AM	#29
Mage Fleet Captain	Re: New Czech cover for Kobayashi Maru See, it depends really. When the new DS9 novel comes out later this year, I really hope to see the new station on the cover. But when, for example, Una's new novel is out, I really want to see Picard and Garak together. But as a new artpiece, not some highschool-level photoshop like what we've been seeing so much of lately. __________________ Niner. Lurker. Browncoat.

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