Gamache Goes Abroad – Still Life
ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE finds our dear Inspector in France so there’s no better place to kick off our “Gamache Goes Abroad” cover musings than en français!
And, wow, the current U.S. cover treatment of Still Life couldn’t be any different from how our French colleagues handled the look of the book. While we opted for a subtle nod to the title — the art genre that dates back to the Egyptians — the French took a more severe route, depicting a key plot point (no spoilers, please!). It’s noteworthy that both covers feature framed imagery which could symbolize a window, or, entryway, into the series.
What do you think?
Which cover do you gravitate towards?
I like the US version.
Yes, so do I.
Another vote for the US version!
I like your original version. It seems to make me srudy it closer.
Study not srudy
American version
I like the US version. The colors attract me more. And it’s a bit impressionistic.
I agree. The color seems harsh and a little overpowering.
I find myself drawn to the French version, maybe because it plays a part in the book!
In this instance, the American cover grabs me.
Am partial to the North American version though I do like the French also. Thank you for this new endeavor.
The French version.
Definitely American version
I much prefer US version
I would like the French version better if the red was a softer color.
Although the colors in the french version pop, which is appealing, the treatment is more two-dimensional than its cousin’s. The English version has a more sophisticated layout and use of foreground. It makes use of the entire cover surface, and tells a bit of the story all on its own.
I have to say the American cover is my favorite. And I am always in favor of a cover that does not give too much away..just intrigues the reader!
French version