We, the Queen's Thief fandom, being of stout loyalty and long-suffering passion, acknowledge the following facts:
1) Repackages are inevitable, especially for series as old as THE QUEEN'S THIEF.
2) Repackages are designed to entice new audiences, as old audiences are considered fully hooked. (Though we do appreciate the extra features added, such as the maps and short stories.)
3) New audiences are good. Taking a story we love and an author we love and presenting them on a broader scale is good.
4) Publishing is a business and the goal is to make money. The decision to repackage is a practical one.
5) The new repackages revealed by Epic Reads on October 4-5, 2016, are not going away.
That said, the following facts collectively held must also be acknowledged:
1) We are a dedicated fanbase, loyal for twenty years through droughts stretching past half a decade in spots.
2) We have invested time and money in this series, particularly when it comes to previously published copies of the first four books.
3) The Vince Natale covers (2005 editons) are gorgeous, eye-catching in color palette, elegant, and clearly tie to the stories found within.
4) The redesign covers are so radically different in form and substance that they don't look even remotely related.
5) We want our covers to match.
Given the friction between the above sets of facts, we propose the following solution: a limited print run of THICK AS THIEVES with a cover that will stylistically match the 2005 Vince Natale covers of THE THIEF, THE QUEEN OF ATTOLIA, THE KING OF ATTOLIA, and A CONSPIRACY OF KINGS. While a cover designed by Vince Natale would be greatly preferred, we understand that he may not be available and will accept a look that complements his designs in style, tone, palette, and substance.
Please. We will continue to support Megan Whalen Turner and her work no matter what. We don't want to cause a scene or behave badly in any way. We understand that the redesign is not about us and we are not trying to make it so. Nor are we trying to stop the redesigns in any way. We just want our series to be complete. We want to be happy with what's on our shelves. We want our discontent to be acknowledged. We want a small bone thrown our way, in light of two decades of unwavering loyalty.
Oxe Harbrea Sacrus Vax Dragga Onus Savonus Sophos At Ere
Signed,
The Queen's Thief Fandom
Updates
October 11, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by the response to this request and I never imagined so many people felt the same way about our collection. This momentum is entirely due to your passion for these books and I am just so grateful to be part of such a dedicated group.
17 Comments
I will buy Thick As Thieves, but it would be a million times better if it matched the old covers.
matching covers are the #1 important thing to me when i make the decision to purchase a series versus just check them out from the library
And please make it available in both hardcover and paperback to accommodate our differing collections!
If there were a hardcover box set of matching TQT books with the 2005 covers, I'd definitely buy it.
As a fan who was first drawn to the series by the 2005 redesigned covers, I desperately yearn for the long-awaited Book 5 to match my other four!! I'm so, so happy that the new covers are meant to draw in a whole new generation of fans, but I love the previous covers dearly and am heartbroken that we won't be getting a matching cover for Book 5. Please do a limited release just for us!!
These are my favorite books in the whole world and Vince Natale's work is just so beautiful! PLEASE LET THEM STAY TOGETHER
Matching cover please!
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We, the Queen's Thief fandom, being of stout loyalty and long-suffering passion, acknowledge the following facts:
1) Repackages are inevitable, especially for series as old as THE QUEEN'S THIEF.
2) Repackages are designed to entice new audiences, as old audiences are considered fully hooked. (Though we do appreciate the extra features added, such as the maps and short stories.)
3) New audiences are good. Taking a story we love and an author we love and presenting them on a broader scale is good.
4) Publishing is a business and the goal is to make money. The decision to repackage is a practical one.
5) The new repackages revealed by Epic Reads on October 4-5, 2016, are not going away.
That said, the following facts collectively held must also be acknowledged:
1) We are a dedicated fanbase, loyal for twenty years through droughts stretching past half a decade in spots.
2) We have invested time and money in this series, particularly when it comes to previously published copies of the first four books.
3) The Vince Natale covers (2005 editons) are gorgeous, eye-catching in color palette, elegant, and clearly tie to the stories found within.
4) The redesign covers are so radically different in form and substance that they don't look even remotely related.
5) We want our covers to match.
Given the friction between the above sets of facts, we propose the following solution: a limited print run of THICK AS THIEVES with a cover that will stylistically match the 2005 Vince Natale covers of THE THIEF, THE QUEEN OF ATTOLIA, THE KING OF ATTOLIA, and A CONSPIRACY OF KINGS. While a cover designed by Vince Natale would be greatly preferred, we understand that he may not be available and will accept a look that complements his designs in style, tone, palette, and substance.
Please. We will continue to support Megan Whalen Turner and her work no matter what. We don't want to cause a scene or behave badly in any way. We understand that the redesign is not about us and we are not trying to make it so. Nor are we trying to stop the redesigns in any way. We just want our series to be complete. We want to be happy with what's on our shelves. We want our discontent to be acknowledged. We want a small bone thrown our way, in light of two decades of unwavering loyalty.
Oxe Harbrea Sacrus Vax Dragga Onus Savonus Sophos At Ere
Signed,
The Queen's Thief Fandom
Updates
October 11, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by the response to this request and I never imagined so many people felt the same way about our collection. This momentum is entirely due to your passion for these books and I am just so grateful to be part of such a dedicated group.
17 Comments
I would actually love it if they were all re-released with the Vince Natele covers, because my copies are getting a little tattered and I do so love those covers. But I would definitely buy a matching book 5, regardless.
I will buy Thick As Thieves, but it would be a million times better if it matched the old covers.
matching covers are the #1 important thing to me when i make the decision to purchase a series versus just check them out from the library
And please make it available in both hardcover and paperback to accommodate our differing collections!
If there were a hardcover box set of matching TQT books with the 2005 covers, I'd definitely buy it.
As a fan who was first drawn to the series by the 2005 redesigned covers, I desperately yearn for the long-awaited Book 5 to match my other four!! I'm so, so happy that the new covers are meant to draw in a whole new generation of fans, but I love the previous covers dearly and am heartbroken that we won't be getting a matching cover for Book 5. Please do a limited release just for us!!
These are my favorite books in the whole world and Vince Natale's work is just so beautiful! PLEASE LET THEM STAY TOGETHER
Matching cover please!
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I would actually love it if they were all re-released with the Vince Natele covers, because my copies are getting a little tattered and I do so love those covers. But I would definitely buy a matching book 5, regardless.