r/TerribleBookCovers

Is it just me, or are academic book covers trying too hard to reach new audiences?

Not quite the Byzantine imperial women, but still. When I first got it in the post I thought it was a box of chocolates at first.

Stekel's books are already really hard to find in Italian, since many of them aren't published anymore and can only old copies can be found (some newer editions are from the 60s), and the fact that this is one of the only ones who got a newer edition just makes everything worse

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Finally got a hold of this gem of a pamphlet from 1970. There are several fun recipes in here, including the Jelly omelet. It has an alphabet “A to Z” theme to the recipes and the artwork is peak 70s.

“Remember them too when you are looking for a subtle way to say ‘thank you,’ ’please,’ or ‘I’m sorry.’

The artist is not credited but I believe it's Jean-Michel Nicollet. Painting Conan with his eyes closed was a choice.

Panther Books • © 1974.

My favorite detail is the modern utility pole in the background despite the book taking place in the 1800s