Look what I just found...I like my old versions of the book better, even if my paperback is falling apart. I also like reading Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire not The Duchess, but I'm a very particular person. The previous prints might be become more difficult to find now, as usually happens when the movie version comes out. However these seem to be cheap.
I guess this also means that the poster is official. For my blatant rant of hatred for the poster see this post, although you might want to spare yourself. I would suggest buying the much prettier versions of Amanda Foreman's book before it is too late!
US Version with the Reynolds Cover
UK Version with the Gainsborough Cover
I'm such a stickler for covers. I originally had the US/Reynolds edition, but when I found the UK/Gainsborough one in a used book store I snapped it up immediately, and gave the other away to a friend. I also love the Georgiana's World hardcover featuring Maria Cosway's portrait of Her Grace descending from the heavens :p
ReplyDeleteThese new film tie-in versions don't interest me. The collector in me is vaguely tempted, but in the end I'm sure I'll pass, just as I did with the reissue of Marie Antoinette: The Journey with Kirsten Dunst on the cover (and that one was much prettier than either of these!).
Oh my God!! I was thinking the same thing when I was writing this: Heather as much as you're complaining you will just buy one of these just to have it... I bought the hardcover in a used store when I moved back to the US and I still always pick up my loyal paperback.
ReplyDeleteI love the Georgiana's World cover too. I wonder if they will re-release that as well...
And yes, I also like the design of the reissue of Marie Antoinette it makes me sad that they haven't been that creative with this movie!
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IMHO, the poster makes the book look so unappealing, and so very dark and grim.
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