The Book Covers of Patricia McKillip
Recently, I’ve posted two tributes to Patricia McKillip, 1948 – 2022:
In Memoriam: Patricia McKillip, 1948 – 2022
Patricia McKillip: Marvels and Magic
As I first wrote, then posted them, illustrating both with covers from some of Ms McKillip’s many publications, I couldn’t help thinking that she really did have the most gorgeous book covers.
On balance, I think Kinuko Craft was her most enduring cover artist, delivering many fine covers like the one previously featured for Ombria in Shadow — and today’s, for the mystical Alphabet of Thorns.
You’ll recall from earlier, more general book-cover posts, that I am a fan of Kinuko Craft’s art.
When it comes to gorgeous covers, though, I think Thomas Canty’s art for The Forgotten Beasts of Eld and Dreams of Distant Shores is right up there.
I also really like the Ian Miller covers for The Sorceress and the Cygnet (1992) and The Cygnet and the Firebird (1994)
As for the original Michael Mariano covers for the Riddlemaster trilogy, I’ve always loved them.
I love the two Thomas Canty covers you mentioned. So much so that I purchased both books
The highest praise — and underlines the importance of jacket art for any doubters!