tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post9139429783699270791..comments2024-01-27T02:24:24.927-08:00Comments on The Twirling Dragon: Breaking Dawn Cover ArtThe Art of Kim Kincaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11725289404334038843noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-68973436618736723942008-08-05T16:07:00.000-07:002008-08-05T16:07:00.000-07:00Thank you to all who have responded. And Danielle~...Thank you to all who have responded. And Danielle~ when I read about the feathers in BD, I immediately thought of the cover. Thanks again.The Art of Kim Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725289404334038843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-7232869202132467232008-08-04T16:16:00.000-07:002008-08-04T16:16:00.000-07:00I love the cover with the feathers. If you have al...I love the cover with the feathers. If you have already read the book, then you know that Edward "Bites the pillow" on their honey moon, which is what the feathers meant to me. I think you did a GREAT job on both of the covers.<BR/>DanielleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-66701278169342061652008-04-26T19:29:00.000-07:002008-04-26T19:29:00.000-07:00Oh, wow, those are gorgeous covers! They look so p...Oh, wow, those are gorgeous covers! They look so professional that I can completely imagine them as being the actual book covers. Your art is beautiful too, so lovely!!<BR/><BR/>~Issy<BR/>(www.parasane.wordpress.com)Georginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982575030070761282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-41825873712181948142008-04-23T16:54:00.000-07:002008-04-23T16:54:00.000-07:00I’ve noticed with Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight serie...I’ve noticed with Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series that the cover artwork and the book’s title have nothing to do with another. Though they both mean something pertaining to the book’s content. So I tired to decipher the meaning of the artwork without worrying what “Breaking Dawn” might suggest for the books theme. So for the first book cover, the butterfly. I wondered first if the butterfly had any special meaning. I think the reason it was chosen because a butterfly is one species that changes or evolves: metamorphosis. So I think that the butterfly symbolizes Bella transforming into a vampire. She’ll take flight into that world, but I noticed the wing is torn; perhaps meaning it’ll definitely come at a cost. She won’t come out of it unscathed…or other people won’t and that damage, or burden, is weighed upon her. And as far as the golden eye imprinted on her wing – I’m assuming that’s Edwards’s eye. Always with her.<BR/><BR/>Now for the second book cover. For me that was trickier. Pile of blood – sacrifice. But who’s? And I’m interpreting the white fluff to be feathers of some sort. I was tipped off that they might symbolize either Edward, because Bella is always describing him as an angel. Is it his feathers that are floating to the ground? Maybe he is the one to be sacrificed. I hope not!!! Does that mean he has to leave Bella again in order for her to remain safe? Geez, my head is spinning. It’s like being back in high school English class and writing on symbolism. Ok, one last take. Bella’s last name is Swan; could those be swan’s feathers – she’s changing from an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan? Meaning she’s actually becoming a vampire after all? I honestly don’t know. Maybe I’m trying to sound smarter than I really am. I’ve never been great at symbolism and figuring them out. I’m too literal. So mom, what is the secret behind your interpretation? We’re all “dying” to know! Does Jacob play any part of your book covers design?HIL and ERIKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519054526216715804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-1983344117369013712008-04-23T10:45:00.000-07:002008-04-23T10:45:00.000-07:00I am also not great with interpretations of art. B...I am also not great with interpretations of art. But here is my two cents. I think the one with white feathers represent Bella and her decision to be meddled with vampires. She will always be thirsting after blood and never be free of it may be depicted in the whitee feather being stained in blood.<BR/><BR/>As for the buttefly one, I agree that the eye belongs to Edward and not Jacob hence it is honey colored. Thus the butterfly must be Bella being watched by him or it may even be Bella's eye turning the into the color of honey as she pursues her new life. I also agree with the comment that maybe there should be blood sripping from the branch the butterfly sits. It seems more dramatic. <BR/><BR/>I have to say that Erinne must be an optimist. It would be nice if Bella ends up with Jacob. But I kind of want her to make that leap toward Edward not because he is so devastatingly handsome because because it is both of their first love and I want it to triumph all obstacles!Bayrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18067629196931086100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-73665701921202152502008-04-23T10:00:00.000-07:002008-04-23T10:00:00.000-07:00Metafores always stump me, so I'm not a good one t...Metafores always stump me, so I'm not a good one to ask about this! But, my first impression was, hunh?<BR/>The butterfly just strikes me as a wrong image. Maybe if it was red or white and and the branch was dripping blood. It seems too zoo friendly, eco messagey. I had to read people's comments on the feathers to get that one. My first thought was 'did Bella and Edward eat a bird??' (told you I am doh). I like the visual of angel wings, but how about a transparent set of wings in the black background with an image of the blood red/white tulip laying on the gound? eh, what do I know?Anita HartCarrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291437370791655720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-32434604583824002882008-04-23T00:02:00.000-07:002008-04-23T00:02:00.000-07:00Um...though I agree with the already mentioned but...Um...though I agree with the already mentioned butterfly interpretation(meaning, Bella's transformation), it's not Jacob's eye that is watching her, it's Edward's (though I would prefer it to be Jacob's eye because that is who I'd like to watch me!). And honestly, I'm not 100% sure she'll end up a vampire; maybe because I'm holding out that she'll end up with Jacob, though I really think Jacob will sacrifice himself to save Bella down the line. Anyway, the butterfly representing Bella's possible, (though more than likely) inevitable transformation, alludes to the freedom she'll finally have to be with Edward, but yet, she is still and will always be delicate to Edward. Now for the feathers/blood cover...a bit more cryptic. Here's a long-shot interpretation: Do the feathers represent Bella, as a bird, which symbolizes (yet again) the freedom she'll have once she becomes a vampire, BUT blood will have to be spilt, or a sacrifice will have to be made for that to happen. Cause and effect, ying and yang, good and bad, kind of thing. Whoa! Are any of us close to the real meanings behind the covers?Erinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13217959494475426787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-21282530669516748402008-04-22T15:51:00.000-07:002008-04-22T15:51:00.000-07:00Before I read your description I thought that thes...Before I read your description I thought that these were the actual covers and she had decided to do two different versions. They're way good. I'm with Ce- I thought the butterfly was in reference to Bella turning into a vampire. I didn't notice the eye though. The feathers, I wasn't so sure about. I'm horrible at interpretations, but thought maybe something to do with "shedding" a part of her life for something else...kind of lame I know. Anyways, very impressive.bevanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024729706522373698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-47276016520112435182008-04-22T14:14:00.000-07:002008-04-22T14:14:00.000-07:00Since I always struggled in English/Literature wit...Since I always struggled in English/Literature with interpreting books/poems, I still will take a wild stab at this.<BR/>I think the butterfly represents Bella in perhaps her potential to transform from catipillar (human) to butterfly (vampire). Now the eye hidden in the wings might be Jacob always watching her....ok a stretch.<BR/>The 2nd cover. Our those feathers or wolf fur? I think that Meyer will eventually explain that dream that plagues Bella of Jacob protecting her while Edmond is coming after her in the forest. So I think it might represent the showdown between these two creatures. Anywho. Now you can see why I got C's in English.Cehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979138045484831246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-88365272230014280342008-04-22T10:54:00.000-07:002008-04-22T10:54:00.000-07:00Having NOT read the teaser and before I looked at ...Having NOT read the teaser and before I looked at Kourt's comments, I guessed the butterfly emerging from a cocoon in reference to Bella and as for the feathers and blood, (by the way, LOVE that one) that an ANGEl has lost her wings. Fallen. (kourt wants you to know that her double comment she couldn't get to delete.)simply krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15505145625575468789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-4329086290382858542008-04-22T10:49:00.000-07:002008-04-22T10:49:00.000-07:00That deleted one was me. I wanted to post under my...That deleted one was me. I wanted to post under my name.<BR/><BR/>Ok, it's been awhile since I read the first pages of the unedited draft. I had to get my fix after I finished the books and that was in September. The butterfly represents Edward and how he emerged from his cacoon when he met Bella. He was here, but dead. She brought the life out of him. As for the second, I'm kind of stumped. Maybe the divide of his wants. The thirst for blood and the longing to be gentle. Can't wait to see how far off I am. Anyway, I think they are great and give the effect the S.M. would be after.kourtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495375046764852771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-18622837767046584682008-04-22T10:47:00.000-07:002008-04-22T10:47:00.000-07:00Ok, it's been awhile since I read the first pages ...Ok, it's been awhile since I read the first pages of the unedited draft. I had to get my fix after I finished the books and that was in September. The butterfly represents Edward and how he emerged from his cacoon when he met Bella. He was here, but dead. She brought the life out of him. As for the second, I'm kind of stumped. Maybe the divide of his wants. The thirst for blood and the longing to be gentle. Can't wait to see how far off I am. Anyway, I think they are great and give the effect the S.M. would be after.Saying It Simplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406242093245639106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7979346361840826119.post-21500717863949588742008-04-22T10:40:00.000-07:002008-04-22T10:40:00.000-07:00Kimmy, I'm commenting here so that you can see it....Kimmy, I'm commenting here so that you can see it. Whenever you want to order the ornaments is great. Just email us the names, when you are ready. sayingitsimply@yahoo.comSaying It Simplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406242093245639106noreply@blogger.com