Showing posts with label science fiction covers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label science fiction covers. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Science Fiction Cover Art

I was in the bookstore recently and noticed a new Star Wars book. Now, I haven't been following this line, and the cover sure didn't make me want to pick it up, either:
Most of the Star Wars books have been what I would call "iffy" in the cover art department. So I wondered what other awful covers existed out there.

I found several sites that listed bad science fiction covers. Rather than disgrace my blog with a ton of bad art, I'll just give you the links:

IO9 - these are indeed awful!

Cracked - some more questionable covers.

Good Show Sir - and this blog shows nothing but below-average covers.

I've also noticed a trend in covers - main character or characters standing in front of a window or glass. Anyone else noticed this...?

After viewing some of those monstrosities, can you name any science fiction book covers that stunned you with their awfulness?