Book of Vile Darkness

[Hakkenshi]

Well I didn't count those who were CONCERNED among the doomsayers, Psion. I'm concerned too, the way I'm always a bit concerned when a product that interests me is about to be published.

What I can't understand is the uninformed blanket statements that declare this book anathema (or crap) without having seen it.

You reserve your judgement, as well you should. I'm not ready to declare the book a perfect success either. I mean, I haven't even seen the front nor the back cover!

 

[Wolfen Priest]

I have.

Go to amazon.com, they have the front cover available for viewership. And yes, it looks like it's bound (mock-style, of course) in human flesh.

Here it is:

 

[Psion]

I mean, I haven't even seen the front nor the back cover!

If you dig around, there's a facsimile of the front cover floating around somewhere. It's nothin' special. R&R is worse...

 

[Furn_Darkside]

I think it looks silly/cartoony...and those are bat wings, not human flesh

 

[Hakkenshi]

OK, so now I've seen the cover. I still can't emit an informed opinion about the damn book

 

[Wolfspider]

And yes, it looks like it's bound (mock-style, of course) in human flesh.

It does?

*scratches head*

*turns head sideways*

Bat wings.

And some grey stuff in the background etched with runes.

That grey stuff's human flesh?

Hmmm....

 

[Desdichado]

I believe in being led by example. Show us how it's done!

Thanks, Furn! I don't have access to the search function, I'm sorry to say. I've referred to this post several times myself, but actually having it quoted makes a big difference.

 

[Wolfen Priest]

Heheh, ok, so it doesn't look like human flesh. I was basing that observation on having only seen the thumbnail!

In any case, looking at the cover up close, I can say my opinions on it haven't changed much; that is, I know I'll buy it, but I don't know how comfortable I am with it.

 

[Corinth]

That cover is supposed to scare or disturb people?

 

[Hakkenshi]

That creepy eye on the cover of MM1 is MUCH more disturbing.

And don't get me started on the cover of CoC