Comparisons are odious

[callmemadam]

But compare this



which I am lucky enough to have a copy of, with this new paperback edition.



Gross, or what?

Comments

[debodacious.livejournal.com]

I don't mind the chicklitty look of things like Hilary MacKay too much although I think it does disguise how brilliant the books are. I really can't bear things like Jane Austen being given an updated image. And the original Malory Towers covers are so beautiful in their way while the updated ones aren't even attractive by today's standards.