mobbie
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Post by mobbie on Sept 11, 2006 10:17:45 GMT
Hee, is that a fact? I like the picture thoroughly (is that correctly spelled. First time I use that word I believe) everything about it appeals to me, the colouring, the whole theme, and I certainly love the mask on his staff, it's magnificent ;D And his pose is also, very funny, looks like he's saying 'Hey, you get what you see!'
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Post by Shan on Sept 12, 2006 0:20:26 GMT
Hee, is that a fact? I like the picture thoroughly (is that correctly spelled. First time I use that word I believe) everything about it appeals to me, the colouring, the whole theme, and I certainly love the mask on his staff, it's magnificent ;D And his pose is also, very funny, looks like he's saying 'Hey, you get what you see!' So you like the picture thoroughly. (and yes you got it spelled right). You do great with the American ;D language. It is very well done and I guess you do get what you see. ;D
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Post by Shan on Sept 12, 2006 0:30:09 GMT
This one is very good or at least to me it is and I am not that fond of blue. I love the rocks, the cloak and the way she is standing on the edge. And again I am seeing images in the rocks. What say you Fille? Do you see images in thes rocks. Portal
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Post by Shan on Sept 12, 2006 0:32:11 GMT
Different for him. Doesn't really appeal to me but it does show another side of his work. Winter Queen
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 12, 2006 0:32:25 GMT
Portal is really good. Some rather nice detail in this one. And I am fond of blue. ;D
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Post by Shan on Sept 12, 2006 0:33:32 GMT
And another along the same line. Still does not appeal to me. : )
Sun Headress
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Post by Shan on Sept 12, 2006 0:34:36 GMT
Might have known you'd be a problem Steve. Just gotta like that blue, huh? ;D
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 12, 2006 0:34:37 GMT
Winter Queen... that one was the cover to the novel by the same name. I wish I could remember the author, but I can't. The book was sadly rather forgettable. Not so with the cover. A very nice depiction of the woman in the mask.
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 12, 2006 0:36:23 GMT
Sun Headdress... I think it was from the same series as Winter Queen. Summer Queen, I think was the name of the book. The background and detail on this one strikes me as better, though I see less emotion in her face. Still nice work, though.
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 12, 2006 0:37:45 GMT
Might have known you'd be a problem Steve. Just gotta like that blue, huh? ;D Something like that. I guess you're just going to have to put up with me, Shan. ;D
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Post by Shan on Sept 12, 2006 0:41:41 GMT
Steve, is this the book. "The Snow Queen" by The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge?
The cover picture looks the same as the Winter Queen one here.
Short Description of the book:
The imperious Winter colonists have ruled the planet Tiamat for 150 years, deriving wealth from the slaughter of the sea mers. But soon the galactic stargate will close, isolating Tiamat, and the 150-year reign of the Summer primitives will begin. All is not lost if Arienrhod, the ageless, corrupt Snow Queen, can destroy destiny with an act of genocide.
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 12, 2006 0:43:20 GMT
Yeah, that's the one, Shan. Vinge is indeed the name of the author. I knew it started with a "V", but I couldn't quite recall it. Thanks.
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Post by Shan on Sept 12, 2006 0:44:29 GMT
Now he turns into my little troublemaker. ;D Oh, well, guess there is nothing I can do but put up with you since you are willing to put up with me.
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Post by Shan on Sept 12, 2006 0:49:53 GMT
And Steve gets another one right. "Sun Headress" is the cover to "Summer Queen by Vinge.
Book Description:
As the Summer Star ascends in the skies above the planet Tiamat, marking the end of more than a century of exploitation by the technologically advanced Hegemony, Moon Dawntreader--the Summer Queen appointed to lead her people back to their traditional ways--breaks with ancient custom, choosing instead to prepare to meet the Hegemony's inevitable return on equal terms. In this sequel to The Snow Queen (Dell, 1980), Vinge weaves a complex web of tangled love affairs, secret cabals, political intrigue, and high adventure centering around a unique woman and her visionary gift. The breadth and richness of this sf epic invite comparison with Frank Herbert's Dune and Isaac Asimov's "Foundation Trilogy." Although best read in tandem with its predecessor, this masterpiece of creative world-building is a priority purchase. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 12, 2006 0:53:49 GMT
Now he turns into my little troublemaker. ;D Oh, well, guess there is nothing I can do but put up with you since you are willing to put up with me. Guess so. What are friends for? ;D
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 12, 2006 0:54:26 GMT
And yeah, that's the book in question. That particular cover was just more memorable to me for some reason.
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Post by Shan on Sept 12, 2006 0:55:30 GMT
Why did he have to give the lion creature a blue mane? Delirium
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Post by Shan on Sept 12, 2006 0:58:03 GMT
Hey, everybody, does this one look familiar? Wind Dancer
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 12, 2006 0:58:14 GMT
Heh. I get the feeling Whelan really likes blue. Poor Shan. ;D I like this one, though. Blue mane is a little weird on the gryphon (or at least, I presume it's a gryphon), but it's an interesting little touch.
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Post by Gray Lensman on Sept 12, 2006 0:58:56 GMT
Wind Dancer... Sarah's avatar, yes. Sarah has good taste.
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