Question...

[reviews_and_ramblings]

I have to admit that I'm not very skilled in BDSM or similar, in particular Bondage... and I'm not a very athletic person, but many people has said to me that I'm very "flexible" (don't think bad, I mean doctors during my annual check, they are always surprise when they bend my legs on my brest and I don't cry with pain...)

But, tonight I'm a bit silly. I'm wondering through some covers and I find this one 



It's the Worst Cover of 2004 (there is a cover contest and this one has "won" the title)... But is it possible? With the legs of her on his shoulder, can she put her hands on his hips? And then are we sure she is a "her"? Look at that hand... it looks very masculine to me...

Comments

[anahcrow.livejournal.com]

Knowing how they do those things, I think it is Photoshopped. I don't think her legs are far apart enough for his head and where are they in the car anyway? Between seats? I think it is four photos, or five (legs, hand, man, car, fabric) put together. It's ridiculous. :)

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, I understand! It's an orgy in the backseat of the car :-)))) That it not her hand, it's the hand of the man who is doing... ehm, well, better if I stop here... Elisa

[anahcrow.livejournal.com]

I like your version better!

[elisa-rolle.livejournal.com]

I have a very fervid imagination... I have just translated the answer Gail Ranstrom (a Regency romance mistery writer) has given to a reader of my blog on how the cover of her book are done.

"When a book is scheduled for publication, the author fills out an Art Fact Sheet, where we describe how our main characters look and dress. We include a synopsis of the story and then a short summary of three or four important scenes. We have a list where we describe the mood of the story, and the 'take-away theme.' (For instance, 'Things are not always as they seem,' or 'Love heals,' or 'Be careful what you wish for.') Then our editors make their own notes on the Art Fact Sheet and it then becomes murky. I think the marketing department has a say in what they think will appeal to readers and sell more books. Then they come up with a visual concept and it is sent to the Art Department where the concept is actually executed. Alas, the last input the author has is the Art Fact Sheet. After that, it is out of our hands and we first see the art work after it has been done. Too late for changes in most cases."

So between the input of the author, the editor, the marketing department and the art department... I find not impossible that three / four people are crowded in the backseat of the car!!!

[anahcrow.livejournal.com]

Amusingly, I am just filling out the Cover Art form for my own novel. *laughs!* I am hoping beyond all hope that they turn out something I like. :)