(Sky Burial, by Wayne Haag. Copyright Wayne Haag)

It has been awhile, I know.

The new feature I began this year, Cover Story, was meant to be monthly and, as of this post, I believe I have done seven out of twelve months.

*Sigh* There is always 2015.

At any rate, welcome to the December 2014 Edition of Cover Story, the monthly feature showcasing genre cover art for works scheduled for publication within (or around) the current month. I do judge books by their covers, at least on the first pass. It was the art on science fiction book covers that drew me in as a young reader, and I believe it is important to promote the artists and designers, and the book companies that employ them, for the efforts made to keep alive the grand tradition of eye-catching genre cover art.

The opening image is by artist Wayne Haag, and is featured, in an edited format, below.

(Monthly Disclaimer: I am not an art critic and have no formal artistic training. “Eye-catching” means exactly what it says, these images caught my eye and drew my attention to the works they grace, compelling me to search out more information about the book. Opinions contrary to mine, and suggestions for works that I missed that caught your eye, are always welcome.)

The December 2014 list is not lengthy, but it is packed with some eye-popping, gorgeous illustrations. Enjoy, and stay tuned near the end of the year for my Favorite Science Fiction and Fantasy Covers of 2014 post…it will be packed!

With those formalities out of the way, let’s get to the cover art, shall we?

Continue reading Cover Story: December 2014 →

Cover Story is a feature I host here at the beginning of each month which showcases genre cover art for works scheduled for publication within the current month*.

I do judge books by their covers, at least on the first pass.

It was the art on science fiction book covers that drew me in as a young reader, and I believe it is important to promote the artists and designers, and the book companies that employ them, for the efforts made to keep alive the grand tradition of eye-catching genre cover art.

(Monthly Disclaimer: I am not an art critic and have no formal artistic training. “Eye-catching” means exactly what it says, these images caught my eye and drew my attention to the works they grace, compelling me to search out more information about the book. Opinions contrary to mine, and suggestions for works that I missed that caught your eye, are always welcome.)

Due to an unplanned break in blogging for most of July, you are getting a double-feature here today! Two great months for the price of one.

The featured image is by artist Wayne Haag. His work graces the cover of the current issue of Interzone. You can read more about it in the post below.

*due to changes that can happen in publication dates, covers featured may have already seen publication prior to the current month or could possibly be delayed.

With those formalities out of the way, let’s get to the cover art, shall we?

Continue reading July/August 2014 Cover Story →