I HATE the cover art

[Amy Z]

No: HPFGUIDX 8362


I don't like 1-3 of the U.S. ed. covers either.  I liked 4 best 
though--comes closest to my mental image of Harry.  Which is actually not 
very developed, unlike my Hermione--I know EXACTLY what she looks like--and 
you know, the actress isn't far off!  The first three are too cartoonish.  
On the other hand, because they were so cartoonish they didn't interfere 
with my mind's eye, whereas 4 does!  Argh!

I sneaked a look at the "collector's edition" (wasn't about to buy it) and 
was pleased with JKR's Harry.  That's pretty much what he looked like to me. 
  Great minds think alike, I guess . . . <bg>

One of the neat things to come out of the HP phenomenon is hearing kids 
discover how powerful visual media are and how you rob yourself by seeing 
music videos, movies, etc. before forming your own images.  This seems 
obvious to me, but I grew up pre-MTV and had parents who strongly suggested 
"read the book" before I saw plays or movies.

Amy
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