[HPforGrownups] Veil and Archway Don't Match OOP Descriptions

[Draeconin]

No: HPFGUIDX 166980

gelite67 wrote:
> The veil in the MOM is described as follows:
>
> "Unsupported by any surrounding wall, the archway was hung with a 
> tattered black curtain or veil, which, despite the complete stillness 
> of the cold surrounding air, was fluttering very slightly as though 
> it had just been touched."  OOP, U.S. edition at 773.
>
> Obviously, the veil or curtain on the U.S. cover is not black and 
> tattered, although it does appear frayed at the bottom.
>
> <snip>

Draeconin:

In my 40+ years of reading books, I can say that 99% of the time the 
cover art will have only a peripheral relationship with the content of 
the book. The artists do not have the time to read every book they paint 
a picture for, and rely on descriptions from the publisher and/or 
author.  The artist's job is NOT accuracy, but to create interest in the 
book.


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