preload
Apr 14

The High Place

13 Comments »

'Pull my finger'Click for larger image

Ryan Comments: “So converting your diabolic mascots to run on clean-burning natural gas is a wise economic choice, sure, but I still get more points for stylish raiment!”

Published 1979

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: 4.80 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • •

Apr 13

The Master Weed

15 Comments »

Space CadetsClick for larger image

Marvin Comments: Those rockets look like plywood Hollywood movie set pieces.

Published 1954

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: 6.60 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • •

Apr 12

Dandelion Wine

12 Comments »

The unknown artist has put to canvas the actual taste of apple wine.Click for larger image

FluffyGhostKitten Comments: Today’s cover was brought to you by the letters I and N, for “intravenous nutmeg”.

Published 1964

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: 6.40 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • •

Apr 08

Dragon’s Teeth

13 Comments »

Future Police SquadClick for larger image

Bellatrix Comments: To avoid confusion, she’s not the Mama.

You might have seen this pair here.

Published 1990

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: 6.60 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • •

Apr 07

The Black Throne

14 Comments »

Quoth the Raven, 'nevermore are we babysitting these kids'Click for larger image

Rick Deckhard Comments: Do I recall correctly that Poe was married to his 13-year old cousin? What made me remember that?

Published 1991

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: 7.19 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • • • • •

Apr 06

Beyond the Pale

22 Comments »

The cover artist runed this book for meClick for larger image

Ryan Comments: We three kings of Orient are,
Wielding edged weapons,
And a green star.

Published 1999

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: 5.57 out of 10)
Loading...

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

Apr 05

The Underpeople

13 Comments »

'Make your catmother proud!'Click for larger image

Charles Comments: “Our pussyhats will strike fear into the hearts of our enemies!”

You will remember this classic from here.

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: 5.68 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • •

Apr 01

Penguin Classics

18 Comments »

Times are tough in the publishing industry for the German megacorporation Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA which owns Penguin Random House. Even publishing the Morrissey Autobiography as a ridiculous “Penguin Classic” couldn’t reverse their financial woes. You might have read that as part of a major restructuring they recently sold off the venerable Penguin Classics line to, of all publishers, Baen Books.

Baen, being Baen, was quick to reissue many of the Penguin Classic titles with more alluring covers to attract the less discriminating literati. Unbeknownst to Baen though, they recently hired our sometime social media guru Tweet Jane as a copy editor and she was able to forward us the galley proofs prior to their publication. What a sad day for the publishing industry but a major scoop for Good Show Sir!
 

He's dead JimMoby Dick

 

He's dead JimLady Chatterley’s Lover

 

He's dead JimLittle Women

 

He's dead JimLord Jim

 
To confuse the readers even more, Baen is re-issuing some of their own catalog titles and pairing them with traditional Penguin Classics art masterpieces on the cover. Case in point:

He's dead JimThe Moon is a Harsh Mistress

 
Tag Wizard Comments: I’m sure our talented team of GSSers can do Baen one better. Try your hand repurposing your own favourites and send them along with our lovely submit button. I’ll check in during the day update this post with your submissions.

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: 7.64 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • •

Mar 31

Kid Jésus

21 Comments »

... and his posseClick for larger image

Raoul Comments: He’s done turning the other cheek.

Published 1980

10 votes, average: 6.90 out of 1010 votes, average: 6.90 out of 1010 votes, average: 6.90 out of 1010 votes, average: 6.90 out of 1010 votes, average: 6.90 out of 1010 votes, average: 6.90 out of 1010 votes, average: 6.90 out of 1010 votes, average: 6.90 out of 1010 votes, average: 6.90 out of 1010 votes, average: 6.90 out of 10 (Average: 6.90 out of 10, rated)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • •

Mar 30

It Was the Day of the Runaway Robot

19 Comments »

They call me The Iron GiantClick for larger image

Runaway on the runwayClick for larger image

It’s a Two-fer Tuesday: Robot Day

Good Show Sir Comments: A Robot Play in Two Short Acts

1. Rockin’ that third leg

2. Usain Bolts

Published 1963, 1966

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: 5.36 out of 10)
Loading...

Tagged with: • • • • • • • •