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GGK’s note

I have to say I think this is an absolutely gorgeous cover, reflecting the attention and care of my Spanish editor at Plaza y Janes, Deborah Blackman. I seem to be lucky in the Deborahs with whom I’m associated. — … Continue reading

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GGK’s note

No comment. — GGK

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Martin Springett: Biography

Martin in his studio Martin Springett was born in Crayford, Kent, England, in 1947. He studied art (that is he learned to play the Guitar) for two semesters at the Brassey School of Art in Hastings, Sussex. He emigrated to … Continue reading

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Canadian Covers of the Historical Novels

This is a new design by Penguin Canada, relaunching some of the ‘historicals’ in trade paperback with a harmonized look. Tigana artwork by Henry Van Der Linde, design by Cathy MacLean. A Song for Arbonne artwork by Marie De Sousa, … Continue reading

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GGK’s note

I love these covers. I am also aware that they (like the L’Atalante covers in France for these three books which I also love) might not serve as a sufficient ‘signal’ for genre readers that what lies inside is the … Continue reading

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