20.7. Shorter is Sweeter: Camilla's Task: Judge the Book by its Cover

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

20.7 - Shorter is Sweeter: Camilla’s task: Judge the Book by its Cover

This task is all about covers. As the current theme is Mythologies of the Americas, the options have been inspired by various mythological beings.

Read ONE book from the following options. Required: State which option you chose when you post. For all options, include the cover when you post.

**Note: Books with the genre children or kids may NOT be used for this task.**

Option 1: Alicanto
The Alicanto is a mythological bird of the desert of Atacama, pertaining to Chilean mythology. The legend says that the Alicanto's wings shine during the night with beautiful, metallic colors, and their eyes emit strange lights.

For this option, read a book that shows a winged creature on the cover. The wing(s) must be clearly visible. The creature may be real (e.g., a bird) or a fantasy creature (e.g., a dragon).

Examples:

Option 2: Pskegdemus
In Wabanaki folklore, Pskegdemus, the Swamp Woman, is a female ghost that lives in the swamps and makes mournful cries. Anyone who tries to follow the sound of her crying will be lost in the swamp and killed.

For this option, read a book that shows a single female on the cover. No other human beings may be on the cover, but animals are allowed. The figure has to be identifiable as female.

Examples:

Option 3: Balor
I really tried to find a one-eyed mythological creature originating in the Americas, but to no avail. So I broadened the scope for this final option and looked a bit nearer: in Ireland. Balor, a giant in Irish mythology, had one eye in his forehead that would wreak destruction when opened.

For this option, read a book that shows one eye of a human or other being on the cover. Only one eye may be shown, and the iris has to be visible.
Examples: Delirium (Delirium, #1)

[Camilla]

Approved

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

[Camilla]

Not approved

Option 1: statues, not creatures
wings not visible

Option 2: two human figures visible

Option 3:

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

This thread is now open!

[Cindy]

For option 1: Will this work

[Cait S]

Would this be okay for option 3?



You can kind of see the iris but it's on fire so...

Thank you!

[Trish]

Will this work for option 1: . I'm seeing swallows and stylised butterflies.

[Camilla]

Cindy wrote: "For option 1: Will this work "

Yes, the wing of the bird is clearly visible, enjoy!

[Camilla]

Cait wrote: "Would this be okay for option 3?



You can kind of see the iris but it's on fire so...

Thank you!"

Yes, the iris is clearly visible, it doesn't matter that it's not a "conventional" iris. Enjoy your read!

[Camilla]

Trish wrote: "Will this work for option 1: . I'm seeing swallows and stylised butterflies."

Both the swallows' and the butterflies' wings can be seen clearly, so you're good to go.

[Lulu]

for option 1?

[Camilla]

Lulu wrote: " for option 1?"

Yes, looking good, enjoy!

[Ellen]

option 2?

option 3?

[Camilla]

Ellen wrote: " option 2?

option 3?"

and are fine for option 2. However, has another figure visible within the black circle, so it doesn't fit.

looks good for option 3.

[Andy]

I assume this one will work for option 3?

[Camilla]

Andy wrote: "I assume this one will work for option 3?
"

Yes, your assumption is correct, enjoy!

[Andy]

Camilla wrote: "Andy wrote: "I assume this one will work for option 3?
"

Yes, your assumption is correct, enjoy!"

Thanks,
Andy

[Pia]

For Option 2:

[Camilla]

Pia wrote: "For Option 2:





"

They all look good for option 2, enjoy!

[Deborah]

For approval option 2

[Camilla]

Deborah wrote: "For approval option 2 "

Approved for option 2.

[Amy]

Will this work for option 2:

[Cindie]

will this work for option 2

[Camilla]

Amy wrote: "Will this work for option 2:

"

Yes, I would say it's a female, so you're good to go.

[Camilla]

Cindie wrote: "will this work for option 2"

It's single female figure, so it fits option 2. Enjoy!

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Will this work for option 2?

[Camilla]

♥Robin ♥ wrote: "Will this work for option 2?

"

Yes, it's single female figure, so it works just fine.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Thanks Camilla :) I enjoyed this task as I am a Cover Lover and often judge books by the covers lol

[Vicki Willis]

Is this good for a human eye?

[Camilla]

Vicki wrote: "Is this good for a human eye?
"

It's one eye and the iris is visible, so yes. Please remember to get the length approved as there are only ebooks and an audio available.

[puppitypup]

Will this work for Option 1? Look at the two winged horses/gargoyle creatures to either side of the temple steps.

by Jodi Taylor

[Camilla]

puppitypup wrote: "Will this work for Option 1? Look at the two winged horses/gargoyle creatures to either side of the temple steps.

by Jodi Taylor"

Sorry, I'm going to say no to this one. They are clearly winged, but not creatures at least according to my vocabulary but statues. It doesn't look like they are capable of actually using their wings, so they do not fit the task.

[Terri FL]

I am hoping this one works for option 2 as a lone female. She is covered as it takes place in Afghanistan, but, I think identifiable.

[JennRenee, Moderator]

will this work for a human eye

[puppitypup]

How about this? Looks like an eagle on the left side, second down.


Uprooted by Naomi Novik

[Camilla]

Terri FL wrote: "I am hoping this one works for option 2 as a lone female. She is covered as it takes place in Afghanistan, but, I think identifiable.
"

I think I can be reasonably sure that it's a female under that veil and not a hobbit, so you're fine.

[Camilla]

JennRenee wrote: "will this work for a human eye "

I was a bit unsure about this at first, but I'm going to allow it, although it's not exactly a living being. I'll modify the requirement text a bit.

[Camilla]

puppitypup wrote: "How about this? Looks like an eagle on the left side, second down.


Uprooted by Naomi Novik"

Yes, I can see the wing, so you're good with this one.

[puppitypup]

Thanks Camilla!

[Cat]

is this figure (you'll need to enbiggen the cover!) sufficiently female? to my eye she's wearing a short skirt...

(option 2)

thanks!

[Camilla]

Catherine wrote: "
is this figure (you'll need to enbiggen the cover!) sufficiently female? to my eye she's wearing a short skirt...
(option 2)
thanks!"

Looks female enough to me, enjoy!

[Donna]

How about this one for opt. 2. Is she female enough? Or is the lack of hair a deal breaker?

The Good Girl

[Camilla]

Donna wrote: "How about this one for opt. 2. Is she female enough? Or is the lack of hair a deal breaker?
The Good Girl
"

She looks very female to me, and she certainly has hair, LOL!

[MiA]

Does this work for option #1?

[Camilla]

Marwa wrote: "Does this work for option #1?"

Sorry Marwa, even after I went to Amazon and enlarged the cover, I just can't distinguish any of the birds' wings, only a bit of the tail. Whilst the wings don't need to be spread out, they need to be clearly visible.

[MiA]

Oh, too bad. I guess I'll save that read for another task.
I've looked out some other books and found this on my shelf. I think it works for option #2. Don't you think?!

[Camilla]

Marwa wrote: "Oh, too bad. I guess I'll save that read for another task.
I've looked out some other books and found this on my shelf. I think it works for option #2. ..."

Yes, that certainly is a single female figure, so you're good for option 2. Enjoy!

[Melissa]

I think this might work for Option 2 (and maybe even option 3). Can you please confirm? Thanks.

[Camilla]

Melissa wrote: "I think this might work for Option 2 (and maybe even option 3). Can you please confirm? Thanks.

"

It's certainly okay for option 2; option 3 is a bit so-so, as I think also the other eye is a little bit visible under all that hair.

[Nicola]

Is this ok for option 2: