Cover of Black Prism leaked!
So here I am, writing a book, trying to stitch together a subplot, when I oh-so-innocently launch Twitter. (Always a mistake. Always.) Turns out I have just been scooped. Some blogger posted my new, not-yet-supposed-to-be-released cover. In short order, in the way of the internet, so had someone else, with mild snark added. I’m not one to begrudge a legit scoop or a free side of snark, so a tip of the hat to The Mad Hatter Review and A Dribble of Ink. My lawyers should be contacting you any minute. (Just kidding. I don’t have lawyers; I’ve only got a crazy house elf who likes to sign Esquire after his name.)
Did I ever say that the internet age has weirded publishing? (Apologies to Bill Watterson.) I’m suddenly posting things on the internet about a book I Haven’t Even Finished Writing. I had a publication date before I had a delivery date. Things get out before they’re finalized. Amazon posts the book blurb that I made up Before I Wrote the Book. So…uh, the blurb on Mad Hatter’s page and on Amazon is all wrong. And spoileriffic. Not anyone’s fault. Orbit asked me what the book was about–you know, before the bought the book–and I told them as well as I knew at the time, including spoilers.
Strangely, I like to finish writing the book before I write the back cover blurb–then I know silly little details like What The Characters’ Names Are.
But hey, I’m just The Man, tryin’ to keep you down, Internet. (See, this is why I can’t begrudge free snark.)
And no, I’m not sure why I’m capitalizing random words. Pending German release, perhaps?
Anyway, here it is, in higher definition than you can find it anywhere else! If you can’t do it first, do it better, right?
(click if you can handle the awesomeness)
Did I mention I’m taking cold medicine right now? I think posting on the internet while taking cold medicine probably isn’t covered in my contract–but it will be next time.
Some things about this cover MAY change. But that will have to wait for another post. What do you think?
November 9th, 2009 at 5:08 pm Aidan from A Dribble of Ink says:
I think I’d almost prefer the lawyer to the crazy house elf…
*eek*
~Aidan
November 9th, 2009 at 9:07 pm Blake Charlton says:
this cover kicks much ass; the Color Wheel of Doom is especially worthy of capitalization. when will all the dudes in hoods be added?
November 9th, 2009 at 11:07 pm Robert says:
Thats bad ass! i like how it is similar to The Night Angel Trilogy’s books. you know you should make those covers like a trade mark. that should be a constant on every book, one look and every person will be like “HEY ITS ONE OF BRENT’S BOOKS!!!!!!!!” it would be sort of iconic.
P.S Thanks again for signing be book in San Francisco.
November 10th, 2009 at 6:11 am Neo Windu says:
This is just fantastic. I will be letting everyone know about this. Another book I’ll be dying to get my hands on. And the play of color is really what makes it work with the back and white figure. Adds so much to the mystery of the book. Black Prism, and yet he’s holding a “regular” prism in his hands. Can you wait?! Yea, me either
November 10th, 2009 at 7:15 am Jayden says:
personally, I think the green and red is a bit much, and the character itself could use a tad more colour.
But hey, it’s interesting
And I agree. Having covers that look similar isn’t a bad thing for recognition. Plus, honestly, I’m much more interested in the story than the cover
Though I agree, it’s a selling point sometimes, if I don’t know an author yet.
No trouble there for you
So, I like the style, I’d keep the colours around the had in one colour scheme if there isn’t anything to balance it out otherwise, but that’s, I think, personal preference.
November 10th, 2009 at 8:49 am Allison says:
I love how this cover is similar to the other covers. The covers were how I found your books the second time I went back to buy them… I almost was side track by a book with a white cover and some wizardy guy on the front, but I was like “this doesn’t sound nearly as awesome as when I read the back last time” and I kept looking until I found your books. Which I (and several of my friends) love. LOVE.
We’re all excitedly waiting for your new one! Good luck finishing up!
November 10th, 2009 at 10:45 am Nate Davis says:
No, it’s really not a sequel! Or a prequel! Really! (Up BW brand, down trilogy brand.) But hey, at least the Mad Hatter site correctly apostrophied your name–strong work!
November 10th, 2009 at 4:36 pm Jonathan says:
Personally, I couldn’t care less about the cover, I just want the book to be out so I can read it! I don’t think its at all possible to read The Night Angel trilogy anymore. I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed the new book!!!
November 10th, 2009 at 7:22 pm MG says:
It’s pretty good for a cover with a real person.
Personally I don’t like those in the fantasy genere. (Pls dont hate. Its my bias)
November 11th, 2009 at 7:21 am Jonny says:
Absolutely can’t wait. I prefer to avoid reading anything spoiler-esque. I want the book to catch me like a kick in the groin.
@Allison
I believe you’re referring to The Innocent Mage. It’s a good book if you enjoy reading about a guy filing paperwork until the last five pages.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:45 pm Rafaela says:
I love the cover and I agree that it lets people know straight away who the author is! I also love the red, yellow and green. The guy could be a little more attractive though haha but maybe he isn’t meant to be
November 13th, 2009 at 1:22 am Jeni k says:
I love the cover i think the two colors on the hand is really interesting and grabs your eye straight away.
Kind of wish the guy had a hood on… does that sound a bit weird…maybe….
Sorry to hear that the cover was leaked on the internet early, if it’s any consolation it must have been really good for them to try and leak it so early.
Can’t wait for the next book, i couldn’t put down the last three books – i doubt this one will be any different.
x
November 13th, 2009 at 2:54 am richard archer says:
it is a awsome cover and the color is just right i think also i agree he should be a hood
November 13th, 2009 at 4:13 am Chris says:
Brett.
Exceptional amount of goodness in that cover.
Chris
November 13th, 2009 at 7:04 am Laura says:
I love the new cover and can’t wait for the book to come out!!! I wish I could go to a signing but sadly I live way up in New Hampshire where we seldom get good book signings.
November 15th, 2009 at 7:06 am Emily says:
!!! Crazy house elf! I want one!
haha.
The covers are definitely important…they tell you not to judge a book by its cover, but I bought the first Night Angel novel on a whim because the cover really grabbed my attention.
Especially with fantasy novels, you don’t see a white cover that often, and I love how it stands out on my bookshelf. ^^
Your writing style is really addictive and I’m looking forward to getting my (grubby, little) hands on Black Prism.
P.S. I hope you get over your cold quickly.
November 15th, 2009 at 7:29 am Jeremy says:
The red and green makes it look a little odd with the real person. And I’m not sure, but is that an eye in the palm of his hand or is that just due to the mixture of colors?
November 16th, 2009 at 3:01 pm cody says:
WOW! that is one hell of a bad ass cover, I love it. can’t wait to pick it up. i haven’t even read anything on the plot or details of this one cause i don’t wana spoil anything.
November 16th, 2009 at 4:30 pm Tyson Bruno says:
I CAN’T FREAKING WAIT TO FIND OUT WHAT THIS IS ABOUT.
I read the way of shadows in about 4 days. And I read Shadows edge in about a week. Still reading Beyond the shadows, just got it this morning and already got through 200 pages.
The funny thing is I haven’t liked a single book before the Way of Shadows. I never thought i would ever like reading until i read The Night Angel Trilogy. It’s a riviting tale from start to finish. Filled with Betrayal, Love, Demons, Magic and War.
I love your work Brent!
November 18th, 2009 at 12:15 am Geoffrey says:
hey i loved the night angel trilogy and that picture looked awesome i am a working on my own story idea and its authors like you that inspire me and i hope some day i can be as good at writing like you
November 18th, 2009 at 9:31 am Dru says:
Amazing cover! I hope you don’t change too much about it. So is this the beginning of a series or a stand alone novel? I can’t wait to get it! I’m sure that just like with the Night Angel trilogy I won’t be able to put it down once I pick it up!
November 19th, 2009 at 2:09 am Cameron van Roon says:
A stylish cover. However, the magic illustrated in that is ridiculously similar to the way I describe the magic in the novel I’m writing. If that pulsed and flickered. It would BE my invisioned magic. Unfair.
November 19th, 2009 at 10:00 am Surreal says:
Wow. I honestly can tell you that the Night Angel trilogy kept me awake on many nights that I was supposed to be doing other more productive things. I absolutely CANNOT wait for this book. I hope it has extra’s like ‘The Way of Shadow’s’ did. I loved reading about your perspective on Vi and all the other characters.
Speaking of characters, I loved the depth you put into them. Every character had flaws but resonated with hope. To me, your books are masterpiece. Get well soon. Happy writing.
November 19th, 2009 at 6:16 pm Jack says:
Honestly, i liked the Night Angel Trilogy covers more. I liked it how you couldn’t really see Kylar’s face. Not saying your cover is bad, its pretty freaking cool, i just like the Night Angel one better.
Cant wait to read it
November 19th, 2009 at 10:20 pm chris s says:
wait,he’s coming out with a new book? dude that’s awsome!!!!!I so have to get it when it comes out.love the cover by the way, I hope it doesn’t change to much.oh and is it posable to get signed books up here in canada?
November 20th, 2009 at 4:04 pm scott says:
is this a continuation of the night angel trilogy
November 20th, 2009 at 7:35 pm Wingsister says:
I cannot wait for the book to come out. Was just browsing my favourite authors to find out when their newest book are coming out and I came across yours … on Chapters.ca… The Angel Trilogy was awsome, can’t wait for the Prism Trilogy!
November 21st, 2009 at 12:11 am brent says:
This is not set in the same world as the Night Angel trilogy. It’s all new. Once we decide on a series title, it’ll say that more clearly on the cover.
November 21st, 2009 at 12:38 am Bobtmonkey says:
I really like how the cover resembles that of the Night Angel Trilogy. I marks it as a “book written by Brent Weeks, so you must buy it!”
One thing though is, for me at least, the colors greatly contrast the rest of the cover, kinda making the rest seem secondary. An example would be when I saw the cover my eyes immediately looked at the color, THEN looked at the rest. I didn’t even see the title till later on. Maybe use a darker shade to lessen the contrast?
November 21st, 2009 at 3:56 am Core says:
Dropping straight into a completely new world off the back of another trilogy is no mean feat. If i wore a hat, i’d tip it to you. As soon as your new book is released i’ll be leaping elbow-first into the nearest book store. (Although i’ll probably be kicked out for that.)
November 21st, 2009 at 6:41 am Nuda says:
whatever books you write, brent! I will buy and read them all !!! CANT WAITTTTT
November 21st, 2009 at 10:27 am Rya says:
Och! instead of a poor kid who’d fall asleep in math class because he read your book all night: i did the same with worse consequences! starting on your book the night before and exam is a bad bad idea.
any plans of coming to europe for booksigning?
but finished the first book of the night angel trilogy and i’m absolutely hooked!! here i was telling myself that i had no time for addictions or withdrawal symptoms(which invariably follow) and i stumbled across your book. *sigh*
keep writing! and quick too!
regards,
rya
November 21st, 2009 at 5:21 pm Artemis says:
I personally am very impressed with the cover. I think the artist is trying to capture colors that are not usual and unique together. That is the mystery of the Black Prism. And Brent, your work is awesome, I own the Night Angel Trilogy and am looking forward to this as well.
November 22nd, 2009 at 1:25 pm Austin says:
I have four complaints:
1. I would have preferred not to see his face. I like not to know what a character is supposed to look like.
2. Needs more tthan just the red and green in the hand magic thingy( if it is a plot thing then nevermind).
3. I like the fact that is resembles the covers of The Night Angel Trilogy, but I would have liked it to resemble them a little less.
4. IT NEEDS TO COME OUT ALREADY!!!
Other wise I love it and all thoughs things are pretty minor so you don’t need to listen to me aslong as this book is as good as the last three(I’m sure it will be).
I can’t spell so sorry if anything is misspelled.
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:50 pm Syku says:
That’s an AWESOME cover. I read the comments from those two websites and I agree that it shows that it’s a ‘Brent Week’s book and doesn’t really give the book an individual identity. But frankly I wouldn’t want it to change. My heart jumped when you said the cover may change. Please nothing drastic! I DROOLED at the HD cover, thanks for that!
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:41 pm Brendan says:
Now to wait for the French cover!
November 24th, 2009 at 7:55 pm NickMo says:
Just got done reading the Night Angel Trilogy. Stoked to see what you have coming out next. Keep up the great work! Dug the whole tension between Kylar and Vi. I wanted to know more about how those two end up after it all… mybe some other time and place. I’m hooked and ready for more!
November 25th, 2009 at 3:55 am Sam says:
I’ll be blunt – the cover sucks.
The covers of the Night Angel trilogy books were perfectly fine, but something about this one irks me; it just doesn’t look good.
That aside, covers do not matter too much to me. I will live on, but…
…Hopefully the book is not as flawed as the Night Angel books were. I’ll be frustrated if a few little things prevent the book from realizing its brilliant potential and render it mundane…again.
November 26th, 2009 at 7:51 pm Mike says:
I hope you finish it soon
November 27th, 2009 at 7:34 pm Giovanni Brown says:
I’m actually at the book store right now and I wanted to see if you had any new books out that the store just didn’t have on the shelves. I am on my phone looking over your page right now. Anyways I just reread the first book and I have read all your other books once and just from The Night Night Angel series you are now my favorite author and I mean that in no way disrespectful to R.A. Salvatore or David Gemmel (RIP) but your books are amazing they grabbed me and sucked me in. I couldn’t stop reading that night I got it. So just stopping in to say thank you so much for expanding my imagination and giving me such a great gift!
-Giovanni
November 28th, 2009 at 10:24 pm Jacinta says:
love the cover. links to Night Angel but then its made individual from that series. looking forward to reading it. oh and night angel series was AMAZING!!!! i read a lot of books and urs is definatly drawing with for equal first favourite with the lord of the rings and harry potter.
November 30th, 2009 at 4:14 pm Matt says:
I like the cover, but the purples seem to be too much on the pink side for my taste. Makes me want candy instead of fearing impending doom.
That being said, I am anxiously awaiting the new book and wish you luck jumping through all the hoops to make it happen quickly.
December 1st, 2009 at 6:41 am Sandra says:
I think the cover looks great!
I just read the Night Angel books and you are now my favorite author, no disrespect to R.A Salvatore, David Gaider and Larry McMurtry..
Your books are pure awesomeness and you have a way of making your characters come to life. Durzo Blint is now one of my favorite characters ever!
Keep up the good work and I long for your new book.
December 1st, 2009 at 6:24 pm GMoney says:
The cover looks fine. Who gives a s#$* about the color scheme. Just make sure this book kicks as much ass as the night angel trilogy.
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:38 pm Kilroy says:
Well, I just finished the night angel trilogy, decided to google it, and this page popped up, what’s the black prism business?
anyway, to quote a friend of mine: “The Night Angel trilogy is so good its like something JR Tolkien wrote right before he got lv.99 Writing skills”
December 2nd, 2009 at 8:42 pm Hannah says:
Assuming the same person did both covers, who is the illustrator? I love the style, though the night angel covers were slightly better looking.
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:55 am George says:
This is kick ass
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:41 am JC says:
Love it. I like how it looks like your other book covers, as everyone pointed out (I’m just trying to fit in!). Can wait to read it!
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm Starhammer says:
Awesome sauce.
It is stylistically cohesive with the Night Angel books and is instantly recognizable as ‘Brand Weeks’ – and it just plain looks cool on it’s own.
I like the way that that the figure is somewhat muted in color save what’s in his hand. It screams ‘magic’ and also draws the eye to the right spot – just above the books title, thus the eye slips right into reading said title.
I can’t wait to see the French version though =P
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:24 pm tony says:
lol this is WAAAAY up towards the top, but jonny is SO right about the Innocent mage books….only reason i finished them, was because i kept waiting for him to “Awaken” big let down….but back to the awseomness that is YOU!!!
I read all three books in about 4 days. I couldnt put them down, i actually called in sick to work so i could finish, sad right?!
Im dying for your new book and i hope there is a bit more wit in this one. there were only a few spots in the Night Angel books that were funny, but when they came i couldnt help but let a laugh burst out. you made it count while at the same time not making the characters look like idiots.
Keep up the amazing work!
December 5th, 2009 at 2:59 pm Martin A says:
I loved the Night Angel trilogy; one of the most compelling reads of this year for me. I’d say there’s a good chance I will like this one too. (The cover is pretty cool, BTW.) Bring it on!
December 8th, 2009 at 3:29 am donny says:
Front cover looks good. cant wait for the book.
Need a Durzo Blint chroincles. All his past lives, i think its safe to say im not the only 1 who would like to read that
December 8th, 2009 at 1:44 pm Sam says:
hey man i love your books and i want to tell you they didn’t let me do anything but read for 2 weeks straight. anyways the cover is good except the colors the main character needs colors and Green and Red are a terrible color combination, unless its for Christmas. try red and black or yellow and blue or something to give it a spice and not something with Christmas colors.
lol anyways good luck and i will look forward to your next book hopefully it is as dark as the other one
December 9th, 2009 at 1:24 pm Giovanni Brown says:
I agree with having a Durzo Blint chronicles that would be amazing. And also after reading your books and reading the posts it strikes me as even if the cover of the book series isn’t the most insane awesome thing ever, well Brent Weeks writing alone will make the readers comeback for this new series. i mean the Night Angel Series was so off the wall that if you don’t want to read everything that Brent Week writes then you shouldn’t be reading fiction. I mean seriously after i finished his last book i even read the writer Bio and i never read that. Keep up the great work and i cant wait to see more of your books up on Barnes & Nobles shelf’s.
December 9th, 2009 at 1:27 pm Giovanni Brown says:
Also about the innocent mage series… yeah the covers were very catching but the outcome of the book left me disapointed. I thought that with all the sad parts and loss of main characters that it would have a great ending but the ending wasn’t what i thought it would be. Just my opinion not trying to be mean to the writer who i think is Karen Miller? but yeah The innocent mage covers were similar to the Night Angel series and both of the books attracted my attention because of the cool covers.
December 10th, 2009 at 8:55 am Paulie says:
Can’t wait til it comes out, I’m a huge fan due to the brilliance of the night angel trilogy, I’m currently trying to find more of your work on the book shelves hopefully before I finish the last book in the series.
Off topic of my post, I’d love to see a Durzo Blint Chronicles as well, how long did he live, 700 years or so? Each book a new adventure from the life of durzo blint, that’d be so awesome.
Anyways, I’ll be checking the book stores weekly for your work, I’m in a “Must” for getting another Brent Weeks book.
December 10th, 2009 at 10:07 am Puddle says:
that is so f#@$ing kickass it is not even funny i love the night Angel trilogy and i cant wait for the next ones i am in love with the way that this author writes it is riviting and fantastic i hope that the rest of his books will be as wonderful as his other books are
December 11th, 2009 at 7:47 am mike says:
I agree, chronicles of Durzo Blint would be an amazing addition to the world within the Night Angels Trilogy. I enjoyed each one of the books. In all honesty, I bought the book because a Border’s employee reccomended it, however, the second I had opened The Way of Shadows, I was mesmerized, and ended up picking up Shadow’s Edge about 3 days later. Keep up the great work, Brent; and I’m looking forward to your newest creation.
December 13th, 2009 at 5:17 pm Jess says:
I Loved your books I just finished them. I really find your work intriguing and AMAZING I love to read books and I love fantasy. I do have to say I think it was the cover of the books that really got me to get them they are amazing. Book covers are always important and I think the one for The Black Prism is really good. I think the color scheme works I personally like the pop of the red, green, and yellow in it, it adds flavor, mystery, and magic to it. Also the misty cloudy magical floaty black stuff is really neat it kind of gives you chills:). All in all I just really like it. The artist who created it is amazing and your writing is spectacular!!!
December 19th, 2009 at 10:46 am D says:
Cover is cool, the smoky detailing is my favorite part.
December 20th, 2009 at 1:20 am Randy says:
I just finished Beyond the shadows like not even 5 minutes ago…. I WANT A FOURTH BOOK! I want to know what happens to the babies… Looking forward to “The Black Prism”. I never use to like to read… but I read all 3 books in trilogy and you’ve left me wanting more… can’t wait!
December 20th, 2009 at 3:19 am O'Rion says:
STOKED!!
December 20th, 2009 at 3:20 am O'Rion says:
I loved the Night Angel Trilogy. I am looking forward to this upcomming book, I wont put it down till it’s read
December 21st, 2009 at 5:12 am chad says:
Prefer the cover styles of the French Night Angel books. Not digging covers that show a real person as the character… but hey its the story that matters
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December 21st, 2009 at 11:33 am Darakna says:
*Faints – can’t handle the awesomeness*
OMG OMG! Love it! I don’t really know anything about the new book, because I’m from small country where you don’t get a lot of news about English books! But I LOVE Night Angel since the first day I saw it at the store (and bought if of course, since I can’t get pass an awesome looking book without buying it – it’s a curse, what can I say =P)! There’s nothing like well described fights (and assassin work) and some MAN HUMOR to make me all happy =)).
And internet really is the devil. A couple of authors were in your position and even their partly written story leaked out – THE HORROR! Don’t let it happen to you! Better disconect everything, or write and research on two different computers (one without the net, and the other with).
Keep up the good work, can’t wait for to see how it turned out and better hire some hacker to make up a firewall worthy of the CIA sites. XD
Love,
Darakna
December 23rd, 2009 at 7:11 am Antonio says:
His books are great but the covers are awful, the book titles are also pretty bad. Still the book itself is great.
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:45 pm Cory says:
Loved the other books. Cant wait for this one. I think the cover looks great and I cant wait to read it. Will it be a series?
By the way….can I have a house elf?
December 24th, 2009 at 2:46 pm Scott Pratschner says:
I tend to agree with what Chad said above, in that a real person on the cover tends to railroad the reader’s mind on a character’s description a bit. A cowl, or slightly blurred or shadowed face would leave more to the imagination I think. Other than that, I really like the sense of action and suspense the image portrays.
I’m really looking forward to your next winner!
December 28th, 2009 at 4:59 am Alex says:
I love the Night Angel Trilogy. It is 1 of the best books I’ve red. My dad got me to read ‘the way of shadows’ and I loved it. I’m looking forward to reading The Black Prism and I can tell this is going to be really good!!
December 30th, 2009 at 1:01 pm Daniel says:
Cover looks great, loved the Night Angel series, had more fun reading it the second time and seeing how well everything was woven together.
Look forward to reading the next series though I’m disappointed that it’s not set in the same world. I hope you do more in it. I loved the magic system you introduced.
December 30th, 2009 at 11:19 pm L says:
Wow, this news just reached me and all I can say is that I’m incredibly excited.
I’m hyped, stoked, and all other manners of happy anticipation.
I just need to avoid any and all spoilers until it is released. XD
January 1st, 2010 at 7:15 pm Brittany V says:
I love the Night Angel Trilogy covers with the hidden face it left me to come up with a picture for the character based on the description, not the picture on the cover.
January 5th, 2010 at 12:16 am Jake says:
Hey, i know your scheduale no doubt prevents you from reading this but just wanted to say that YOU are one helluvan author!
Im soooooo glad i let my bro drag me to the bookstore that fateful day, because i absolutely love your work.
Awesome cover too! My first impression is that this main character is gonna be an Archmage too.
Im so glad i gave you a couple of pages, because you really did give me a helluva ride! (Yes, i loved it so much that i even read the achnowledgements… ohwell, im quite the strange one anyway…)
January 5th, 2010 at 2:59 pm Jimmy says:
Well, I believe that his book DID say something to this effect, I think its “word always gets out” Well, guess he’s right!
January 7th, 2010 at 11:16 am alex c says:
i agree, you need a Durzo Blint chronicles, Personally, Durzo Blint his the awesomeniest character ever created in the history of life. the way he just kick ass without any efort what so ever.
and love the new cover, if you change anything it better be nothing major. i knew it was a brent week book the second i seen it.
oh, and if you ever make a new seris in the world of the night angel. MAKE IT ABOUT DURZO BLINT. i was very dissepointed when i seen your making a new world.
anyway, excuse my spelling, i was never a good speller. anyway, the sad part is that the new book is probebly already better then the others. good luck finishing
January 7th, 2010 at 2:31 pm Lisa says:
I love the cover!
Even though it seems odd that the person’s whole face is showing. I guess I’m just too used to the Night Angel covers XD
Man, I’ll definitely have to buy this once it’s out D:
January 7th, 2010 at 3:09 pm Ana says:
I’m from Spain so before I start I apologize for my ortography. Well the cover is quite good, but I prefer something more alike to the Night Angel Trilogy, something more about the guy there. He doesn’t look bad but I prefer something with more fantasy (not need to be an elf but something more like, this is going to be interesting just looking at the cover).
Well I hope you finish soon! I love the trilogy although my English is not that good to understand everything ^^
January 10th, 2010 at 6:22 pm Tristax says:
This cover just crushed my dreams for your new book. I loved the NA covers but this just looks like some low budget male model who probably hasn’t read a single fantasy book in his life.
I hate, I mean absolutely hate seeing the face of a character. Now, no matter how you describe it or how I would of liked to picture it…I’m stuck thinking of this pansy male model.
He doesn’t look evil, he doesn’t look bad ass…he looks like he belongs in some cologne ad.
It also makes me worried about the story. I mean the NA covers were awesome! So by copying them are you saying that you only have one awesome idea in your head? I really don’t think this is the case but it looks weak. I’m already wondering how many parallels to the NA universe there will be just based on someone not having an original idea for the cover.
If you can’t tell, I feel pretty strongly about this. Disclaimer: I’m a graphic designer.
The Night Angel series was one of the best set of books I’ve read in a long time. Absolutely awesome, that’s why I’m so passionate about this new book.
90% of the people saying they love the cover are just trying to kiss your ass. The other 10% just have bad taste, haha.
Don’t worry, I’ll still buy it and I’m positive my rant won’t change a thing but hey, at least I got it off my chest.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:20 am Paul says:
Kylar can take him no problem >D
As far as the cover goes…I don’t think I like the model. His face just is not working for me. He looks too happy to be in battle. That is, unless the character is some cynic who just wants to blast thing in the face.
Its fine then.
GIVE ME THE BOOK MR.WEEKS. I will win another competition for it.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:36 am megan says:
Holy crapper’s! A new book! Forgive my spelling but this is the awesomist moment in my life!! I have been looking every where for a good book to read recently some romance and John Flannagan’s newest release popped out so I’m content but I am definitely putting this and the 4th book for the inheritance cycle on my must spend when I don’t have cash list!!!!! Love the cover and yeah i agree keeping the guys face covered gives the book an air of mystery and power. Still the cover tells what kind of book this will be…AWESOME!!! I would also like to know what do I have to do to have you come over in the midwest like Illinois for a book signing? I see you in Cali and the east coast but it would be nice to have you in the midwest!
All the luck in writing and peacie pie barn to you man!
January 18th, 2010 at 7:50 am Jordan says:
K ya awsome you made a new book cover, but ya, I’m not going to be a total fag and say how much this is the best moment of my life. But yeah, the book has always been better than your cover. If you’re making a new book please make it like the others. Yeah the covers great but the book itslef is way better. Anyway, grats Brent.
January 25th, 2010 at 8:18 pm oscar says:
CANT WAIT! I dont even read books often, and I cant wait to read this.
January 28th, 2010 at 8:30 pm Joe says:
That cover immediately screamed trashy romance novel to me for some reason. I also think the less facial features you show on a cover the better. It obscures the readers imagination. But irregardless, I will buy it and read it! Keep up the good work!
January 29th, 2010 at 9:58 pm mario says:
dude i cant wait for the Black Prism to come out…if it is half as good as the night angel trilogy it will still b awesome…keep up the good work
January 30th, 2010 at 3:00 am Josh Cook says:
i love the cover and i cant wait to read it. when are you releasing it and are you going to have a signing in WV?
January 30th, 2010 at 9:03 am Jody says:
Absolutely love this cover!!! Really looking forward to your next work.
Night Angel Trilogy rulezz!!
February 1st, 2010 at 2:44 am Sonny says:
I think the cover looks ok, I really miss the cloaked figure, as opposed to the person on the cover of Black Prison. In the night angel series I could kind of make my own kind of kylar because of the cloak, but now the character is already set on the front cover. Really miss my imagination taking over.
Also it doesn’t quite look like someone in the time period of the Night Angel trilogy, it somehow looks more modern.
I have to say I like the kylars better, just some feedback.
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:03 pm imanoutkast says:
After skimming through the first half of the comments, I think the general consensus is that showing his face is probably a bad idea. I agree. The hooded figures on The Night Angel books were great (That’s why I bought the first one after all), but I wouldn’t repeat it myself. Maybe just more shadowed. I think everyone loves to “draw” on the details themselves.
As for the color I think it should stay. EYE CATCHER! Maybe spread it out just a bit, and use a notch less contrast.
February 6th, 2010 at 2:51 am Cerviel says:
Oh wow nice, a new book ^^. Looking forward to it
February 6th, 2010 at 3:49 am Nathan says:
I would have to agree with Sonny (above me) on both of his points. I think the person looks a bit too modern, I dont know why, he just does. I also dont like how the whole face is presented to me. I liked the cloaked Kylar so i could imagine most of him on my own. Even though I will, most likley, still create my own world and characters in my own mind, it’s still something to consider. The multi-color hand effect seems a bit much. I liked the one color thing you had going in the NA trilogy.
Any revisions would be for new readers though. Because a fan such as myself would buy this book if the cover was hot-pink with flowers on it
February 7th, 2010 at 6:22 am cindy says:
I confess that i am 36yr old mum who untill twilight had no interest in reading, your books were one of my first reads after i got the reading bug and wow u really got me hooked.
So for newbe’s like me the cover is important coz we have no clue at first wot is good and wot is not we go for somthing that catches the eye
Keep up the smoke theme its hot and so is ur new cover u should try it with gold and silver on a cover also