OOP: Cover (candles)

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 55152

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Richelle Votaw" <rvotaw at i...>
wrote:
> ....  Obviously, we've all noticed that the US edition of OOP is
very blue and there are loads of candles. .... All of the candles
(death day) are described as black, giving off blue light.  If Harry
was in a room lit only by these blue light giving candles, wouldn't
everything appear blue?  But what does this mean?  Is it because of
the dungeons or is it a sort of ghost candle?  ... Thoughts?
> 
> Richelle

bboy_mn:

I will point out the the original version of the cover artwork is done
in full color not blue tint. The candles are white with yellow flames.
The image is posted on the internet, unfortunately I don't remember
where, but I do have a copy of it on my own computer. My guess is some
graphic artist was looking for a cool effect and did a color shift to
blue because it makes everything look dark and mysterious.

Given that it now has this dark blue tint and everything seems to be
swirling around, I think it's safe to say it's a dreamscape. There
have been certain hints drop that re-enforce this possibility.

Just a thought.

bboy_mn