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Stepback Covers Part V: 1990s Stepbacks

March 8, 2022March 12, 2022 jacquelinediaz 1 Comment

By 1990 every established publishing house was rethinking the way they did cover art. The stepback was starting to mean something special. Rising stars--both authors and artists--would combine for a winning combination, and no publisher could ignore that. Read more

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Stepback Covers Part IV: 1980s Romance Stepbacks

March 7, 2022March 13, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

Throughout the 1980s, romance publishers would use various tricks to catch prospective buyers' eyes: embossing, foil lettering, bright colors, explicit embraces, big-named artists, superstar cover models, and more. Nevertheless, the stepback was not commonly utilized until the mid-1980s. Read more

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Covers of the Week #48 George Ziel

March 6, 2022March 8, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

George Ziel, nee Jerzy Zielezinski, was born in Poland on March 28, 1914. George Ziel's dark artwork was gloriously suited for Gothics, but he also had a talent for displaying the epic drama of romance. For the week of Monday, March 7, 2022, to Sunday, March 13, 2022, we're showing off the exquisite artwork of cover illustrator George Ziel. Read more

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Stepback Covers Part III: The First Stepback in Romance

March 6, 2022May 10, 2022 jacquelinediaz 2 Comments

I've searched around to find which was the first mainstream paperback romance to use a genuine stepback cover. I'm not 100% sure but it looks like Pocket Books published it in 1979. Read more

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Stepback Covers Part II: The History of the Stepback

March 5, 2022April 30, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

The history of stepback covers goes back to the early-to-mid-20th century. Bantam, Warner, and Pocket Books would be among the first paperback publishers to use this innovative cover design in the 1970s. Read more

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Stepback Covers Are Back & Why We Love Them

March 2, 2022April 22, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

Conversations about romance covers always draw strong opinions. Are they a source of cringe or are they a form of art? The stepback cover has been popular in the genre for over 35 years. One reason for that is due to discretion. With stepbacks, you can have your clinch and eat it, too. Read more

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Covers of the Week #47

February 27, 2022February 26, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

Artist Daniel Crouse created covers for primarily category romance books. He worked for Harlequin, Dell, and other publishers. For the week of Monday, January 31, 2022, to Sunday, February 6, 2022, we're highlighting a sample of categcovers by Dan Crouse! Read more

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Covers of the Week #46

February 20, 2022March 14, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

The month of February in the United States is recognized as Black History Month. So in honor of that, for the week of Monday, February 21, 2022, to Sunday, February 26, 2022, let's appreciate some older romance covers with Black or Afro-American protagonists. Read more

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Covers of the Week #45

February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

For the week of Monday, February 14, 2022, to Sunday, February 20, 2022, we're looking at red and pink romance covers. We hope you've had a nice weekend wish you love in all its forms! Read more

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Covers of the Week #44

February 6, 2022February 6, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

We can't believe we're just days away from Valentine's Day. This is a time to celebrate love. From Monday, February 7, 2022, to Sunday, February 13, 2022, let's fall in love...with some Valentine's Day-themed covers! Read more

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Covers of the Week #43

January 30, 2022May 1, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

George H. Jones was an artist with amazing talent. While not as well-known as Duillo, Pino, or McGinnis, his work is equally as compelling. For the week of Monday, February 7, 2022, to Sunday, February 13, let's appreciate the handiwork of George H. Jones. Read more

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Covers of the Week #42

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

This Covers of the Week for Monday, January 24, 2022, to Sunday, January 30 displays pretty historical romance covers with couples in a clinch pose and heroines losing their tops and having a grand ole time of it. Read more

Cover Artists, Covers of the Week, Gregg Gulbronson, Pino

Covers of the Week #41

January 16, 2022March 12, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

Alessandro Biffignandi was an Italian comic artist. For the week of Monday, January 17 to Sunday, January 23, 2022, here are some bright Alessandro Biffignandi painted romance covers. Enjoy! Read more

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Covers of the Week #40

January 8, 2022January 16, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

For the week of Monday, January 10, 2022, to Sunday, January 16, 2022, our latest Covers of the Week highlights romances set in the Middle East. Read more

Cover Artists, Covers of the Week, Elaine Duillo, Pino, Tom Hall

Covers of the Week #39

January 2, 2022January 26, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

Robert A. Maguire is a legendary name when it comes to paperback covers. From pulps to romance, he illustrated all genres of fiction. For the week of Monday, January 3, 2022, to Sunday, January 9, 2022, we’re admiring a sample of glorious historical romances by talented Robert A. Maguire! Read more

Cover Artists, Covers of the Week, Robert A Maguire

Covers of the Week #38

December 26, 2021February 10, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

2021 has been one heck of a ride. Thank you so much to you for making this a special year. For the week of Monday, December 27, 2021, to Sunday, January 2, 2022, we're greeting the new year in style with fireworks on romance covers! Read more

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Covers of the Week #37

December 19, 2021January 12, 2022 jacquelinediaz No Comments

For the week of Monday, December 20 to Sunday, December 26, 2021, let's take delight in some icy covers featuring snow. Have a Jolly Winter Solstice, Happy Festivus, and a Merry Christmas! Read more

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Covers of the Week #36

December 12, 2021January 12, 2022 jacquelinediaz 2 Comments

For the week of Monday, December 13, 2021, to Sunday, December 19, 2021, we're spreading some cheer and giving our loyal readers an early gift. Please enjoy some Christmas-themed romance covers! Read more

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Covers of the Week #35

December 5, 2021May 1, 2022 jacquelinediaz 2 Comments

For years this face on romance novels has mesmerized me. For the week Monday, December 6, 2021, to Sunday, December 12, 2021, I've chosen a selection of category and historical romances illustrated by big-name authors, featuring a mysterious male cover model whose name I've yet to discover. If any of our readers have any idea who he is, I would love to know! Read more

Cover Artists, Covers of the Week, Elaine Duillo, Elaine Gignilliat

Covers of the Week #34

November 28, 2021June 19, 2022 jacquelinediaz 1 Comment

Did you know George Bush was an artist? No, we're not talking about that George Bush, although incidentally, he does dabble in painting. And no, we're not referring to his papa, George Sr, either. Our Covers of the Week edition for Monday, November 29, 2021, to Sunday, December 5, 2021, highlights romance covers created by the very talented George Arthur (G. A.) Bush. Read more

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