preload
Apr 22

Rogue Queen

22 Comments »

Let me guess. His name was Kirk.Click for larger image

Raoul Art Direction: “Her hoo-hah is showing! This cover is going to the printer in one minute. Do something about it!”

Published 1952

24 votes, average: 3.63 out of 1024 votes, average: 3.63 out of 1024 votes, average: 3.63 out of 1024 votes, average: 3.63 out of 1024 votes, average: 3.63 out of 1024 votes, average: 3.63 out of 1024 votes, average: 3.63 out of 1024 votes, average: 3.63 out of 1024 votes, average: 3.63 out of 1024 votes, average: 3.63 out of 10 (Average: 3.63 out of 10, rated)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • •

Mar 26

Operation Time Search

23 Comments »

'Taint nice to look upClick for larger image

Operation Slime SearchClick for larger image

We received two different covers of the same book last week. You know what that means:

It’s a Two-Fer Tuesday: Operation Time Search Party!

FluffyGhostKitten Comments: “Rhodes is that way.”

The Bookkeeper Comments: Let me defend myself! Unchain me! Give me a salt shaker!

Published 1977, 1981

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.69 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mar 25

Servants of the Wankh

32 Comments »

Jeff Jones: 'Check out my one-eyed lizard'Click for larger image

Tat Wood Comments: Fifty years on, the title’s still hilarious. But note how Jeff Jones has emphasised the turtle’s head and the hero’s arms while leaving it ambiguous what exactly is going on or how many limbs each party is supposed to have.

Published 1969

You might remember this from here and here.

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 6.33 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • •

Jan 24

Big Planet

21 Comments »

Jurassic World!Click for larger image

Raoul Comments: The Moon is not a planet.

Published 1978

You might remember this from here.

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.00 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • • •

Dec 17

Keeper of the King

18 Comments »

'...sucking ... told in ... prose ...' -- Publishes WeaklyClick for larger image

The Bookkeeper Comments: Orlando Bloom stars as Legolas Lestat in a new vampire/elf mash-up.

Published 1998

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 8.46 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • • •

Nov 08

The Curse of Rathlaw

18 Comments »

Is he wearing a wristwatch?Click for larger image

Raoul Comments: Cuck is wearing the horns.

Published 1968

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 4.70 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • • •

Oct 10

Starship Traveller

17 Comments »

Meet the first MIT player to be drafted #1Click for larger image

New Guy Comments: Is there anything in your rules against science fiction gamebook covers?

“Technically” not against the GSS rules. Have to allow it. — Tag Wizard

Published 1983

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.23 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Aug 21

Lucky Starr and the Moons of Jupiter

22 Comments »

E-I-E Io!Click for larger image

Who's a good boy my ass!Click for larger image

It’s a Two-Fer Tuesday – Lucky Starr Edition!

Good Show Sir Comments:

1. Bad dog! Get back here and spit out the Captain!

2. Scooby Doo, where are you? Seriously.

Published 1957, 1978

Thanks to Alison for sending one in!

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.91 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Aug 14

The Overlords of War

10 Comments »

Always hold back half the artist's fee until the cover is completeClick for larger image

Tat Wood Comments: Always put the lid on your marker pens when not using them. Otherwise, you just dry them out and inhale fumes.

Published 1976

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 5.89 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • •

Jul 10

The Great Fetish

17 Comments »

Wear some decent trousers. T. rex is feeling uncomfortable.Click for larger image

'Ein Roman'Click for larger image

It’s a Two-fer Tuesday – Great Fetish Party!

Tom Noir Comments: There’s porn for everything now.

Good Show Sir Comments: The Germans think your great fetish is gross.

Published 1980, 1988

Actually, that cover IS a classical work of art!I would touch it without protective gloves.I've seen worse. Far, far, worse.Interesting, but I would still read it in public.Middlng: Neither awful nor awfully goodWould not like to be seen reading that!Awful... just awful...That belongs in a gold-lame picture frame!Gah... my eyes are burning! Feels so good!Good Show Sir! (Average: 7.69 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •