tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post3312279995523319139..comments2023-12-28T04:41:50.326-05:00Comments on Judge a Book by its Cover: Geese and Lace says love to me!Miss Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075664250796458409noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-62313025473145415322008-11-24T00:53:00.000-05:002008-11-24T00:53:00.000-05:00It's science fiction? I would have guessed fantasy...It's science fiction? I would have guessed fantasy from the cover.xenobiologistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781983279242647376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-81019668948443431142008-11-22T23:27:00.000-05:002008-11-22T23:27:00.000-05:00Psst...those aren't Canada Geese. http://www.itpas...Psst...those aren't Canada Geese. <BR/><BR/>http://www.itpas.org.uk/images/Canada%20Geese.jpg<BR/><BR/>Maybe they're supposed to be swans? Swans are kinda romantic until you realize that they're actually loud, ill-tempered birds with a mean bite. (I love 'em, but they aren't exactly a symbol of romance.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-65384659399015024922008-11-22T16:36:00.000-05:002008-11-22T16:36:00.000-05:00The Silver Metal Lover is a very good novel.For mo...The Silver Metal Lover is a very good novel.<BR/><BR/>For more hilarious covers of it, check out this graphic novel adaptation: http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Metal-Lover-Tanith-Lee/dp/051755853XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-62303617276291400312008-11-22T00:24:00.000-05:002008-11-22T00:24:00.000-05:00Aaaaaaah! It's the Renaissance Faire Terminator!Aaaaaaah! It's the Renaissance Faire Terminator!xenobiologistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781983279242647376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-4126308310977049842008-11-21T11:13:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:13:00.000-05:00I am not fond of the cover but I must concur with ...I am not fond of the cover but I must concur with the previous poster: the man really *is* made of silver metal, hence the coloration. And he plays guitar for a living.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-69010076316256410592008-11-19T16:57:00.000-05:002008-11-19T16:57:00.000-05:00Fabio was on romance covers.Fabio got hit in the f...Fabio was on romance covers.<BR/><BR/>Fabio got hit in the face with a goose.<BR/><BR/>Therefore, geese are evocative of romance.Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517533074624984306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-27781508945974675312008-11-19T06:49:00.000-05:002008-11-19T06:49:00.000-05:00"This dude is a direct spritual descendent of Ronn..."This dude is a direct spritual descendent of Ronnie James Dio."<BR/><BR/>OMG nooooo!!!!<BR/>Would you believe my husband has an old Dio t-shirt? It is such a turn-off. Definitely the world's ugliest man (Dio... not my husband).<BR/>:-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-1863555386055909322008-11-19T01:08:00.000-05:002008-11-19T01:08:00.000-05:00I must disagree with my colleague Mr. Parker. Thi...I must disagree with my colleague Mr. Parker. This dude is a direct spritual descendent of Ronnie James Dio.Michael5000https://www.blogger.com/profile/10148584819327475239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-85413139921093842622008-11-18T23:06:00.000-05:002008-11-18T23:06:00.000-05:00This is a favorite of mine and the hardcover editi...This is a favorite of mine and the hardcover edition is actually gorgeous. I've never seen a paperback edition that wasn't vile.webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02111147106670737578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-42034040324052213502008-11-18T20:53:00.000-05:002008-11-18T20:53:00.000-05:00Ooh I have an earlier edition of this book and it ...Ooh I have an earlier edition of this book and it has a MUCH prettier cover. If I can find it I'll scan it and send it to you.<BR/><BR/>It's actually a good book despite that hideous cover.Sleepydumplinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13301673308868272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-41168609010332045212008-11-18T19:11:00.000-05:002008-11-18T19:11:00.000-05:00What gets me about this one is the title. Can't h...What gets me about this one is the title. Can't help reading it as Silver Me<B>d</B>al Lover.<BR/><BR/>Which is sad. Because if you win bronze you're happy just to get a medal, but if you win silver you feel like a loser for not winning gold. <BR/><BR/>And really, how stimulating can a romance be if it begins with the disclaimer that its hunk o man flesh is only second-best?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-63827673878100983592008-11-18T18:42:00.000-05:002008-11-18T18:42:00.000-05:00He is made of metal--*he's* the silver metal lover...He is made of metal--*he's* the silver metal lover. My parents had this book, and that title confused me throughout my childhood until I actually read it. Then the book itself confused and depressed me. But I liked it better than Don't Bite the Sun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-73308345315524072032008-11-18T18:27:00.000-05:002008-11-18T18:27:00.000-05:00It looks to me like the guy is what's made of silv...It looks to me like the guy is what's made of silver metal...Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03164000921862877220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-48812523314539326102008-11-18T18:19:00.000-05:002008-11-18T18:19:00.000-05:00He totally plays the kind of metal I listened to w...He totally plays the kind of metal I listened to when I was a teenager. But, then again, we all know I don't have any taste!Miss Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075664250796458409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-11562788118785834482008-11-18T18:12:00.000-05:002008-11-18T18:12:00.000-05:00There's no way that dude plays metal.rpThere's no way that dude plays metal.<BR/><BR/>rpRex Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16145707733877505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-62516340553933323962008-11-18T16:06:00.000-05:002008-11-18T16:06:00.000-05:00The cover text throws me off too. The adjective "m...The cover text throws me off too. The adjective "mere" is unnecessary, and blows the rhythm of the statement.warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435376799015821975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-28430330708404135372008-11-18T16:03:00.000-05:002008-11-18T16:03:00.000-05:00Canada Geese say, "Honk, eh? Honk, eh?"Canada Geese say, "Honk, eh? Honk, eh?"Toonheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11472697550326080445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-25313478744979918032008-11-18T15:52:00.000-05:002008-11-18T15:52:00.000-05:00I like how the guy's head is way too small.I like how the guy's head is way too small.Cageyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10209440497710981534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-87664306691449338512008-11-18T14:56:00.000-05:002008-11-18T14:56:00.000-05:00Phyllis, I'm happy I spelled sanguinated right! A...Phyllis, I'm happy I spelled sanguinated right! And those geese have little "eh" "eh" word bubbles, you just can't see them. :)Miss Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075664250796458409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2055640445288546798.post-77286941481122174082008-11-18T14:54:00.000-05:002008-11-18T14:54:00.000-05:00exsanguinated and canada geese (who may or may not...exsanguinated and canada geese (who may or may not have Canadian citizenship)<BR/><BR/>and... ewww. fab cover. :PPhilippa Lodgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02517563788786892242noreply@blogger.com