These are just a few of the great covers I'd like to show you. So, I might add pages later, trying to celebrate some of the great horror book covers that are out there. Keep sending me your favourite covers on twitter (@eyglo) and I'll make room for them.
And let's face it - a good cover can make and break a book. We are not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but good cover art surely lifts up a good story, it tells you what it's all about and it will help sell a good book.
What are your favourites? New? Old? Keep them coming! Show me!
Horror Covers
I've always been fan of a good book cover and I feel horror book covers don't get enough love. So here's a bit of a dedication page. It's just a showcase of something I found today as I was looking, things I was pointed towards and some of my old all time favourites. Starting with the Richard Bachman / Stephen King double feature that's just stunning.
The Hellbound Heart
The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker is one of my favourite novellas of all time and I've always thought this cover was spectacular. I like how it is colourful and at the same time it showcases the horrors of the novella splendidly.
My Best Friend's Exorcism
I bought this book for the cover. This image doesn't do it justice. The details with which it's made is marvelous, how it looks like it actually originated in the 80's is just fantastic.
The Dark Tower VII
If I had to name one all time favourite book (Well, actually seven) this would be it. I always liked the grittiness of the tower in this one. It looks so organic and other-worldly which fits the story so well and feeds the imagination.
The Best of Michael Marshall Smith
This cover tells a story of its own and additionally it fits the author perfectly, if you ask me. It's eerie and heartbreaking, all at the same time.
Road of Bones
I immediately got a major cover crush when I saw this. The topography with the white trees and the red text gives an eerie atmosphere and immediately made me want to read the book. It's out later in the year.
When Things Get Dark
I really love this cover emanating the strange vibes of the stories within.
To Drown in Dark Water
I first saw this one just a few days ago and immediately fell in love with it. And of course I bought the collection. Stunningly well done.
Billy Summers
Another topography with trees but the ripped page brings something entirely different to the feel of this one. The red trees along with the red car speak of the promise already apparent by the name of the author. This one is also out soon.
Whitesands
Another truly eerie up and coming. The brightness of it kind of accentuates the strange effect that the upside down art has, with the trees reaching down and the blood red formation makes this a stunning cover.
All Dark Places
This one brought up cover envy in me when I first saw it. I found it because it shows up when you search for my novella and I immediately fell in love with this cover.
The Deep
The eeriness of the secrets of the deep is apparent in this one. The contrast between the boat, the moon and the underwater creature is just tantalising.
Never Have I Ever
This is another one that snuck up on me. I just love the artwork and the way the text is a part of the art. Simple, subtle and asolutely stunning.