Casing the Cover

This week, Mary explores the covers of brothers John and Hank Green as she eagerly awaits the release of Hank Green's A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor. In this episode, Mary gives into her fan girl tendencies to give a short history of the careers of the brothers Green, and take a closer look at several of their novel covers. We discuss the evolution of John Green's book covers throughout his publishing career, look at the mysterious covers of Hank Green's novels to see if they hold clues about the novels, and, most notably, we compare the covers of John and Hank's debut novels to see if their rise in fame over the years may have something to do with how differently the books were marketed.

To learn more about the works of John Green visit https://www.johngreenbooks.com/

To learn more about the works of Hank green visit https://hankgreen.com/books/

And don't forget to check out John and Hank's Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/vlogbrothers

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This week, the ladies of Casing the Cover take a deeper dive into the world of movies, and specifically look at troupes of movie posters. We look at how to decode color schemes, body poses, actor billing, and other tools marketing departments use to get you into a theater. Along the way we compare the techniques of the movie world to what we know about book cover techniques, and spoil a few Emilia Clarke movies for good measure.

Sources used for research in this episode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEbW2fXSShc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ThnxSaExzU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQhC1Kfrs3o

https://nofilmschool.com/Movie-Poster-Color-Schemes

https://www.thewrap.com/why-movie-posters-all-look-same-75846/

Please note: this episode of Casing the Cover was recorded earlier this year before the widespread of Covid 19, lockdowns, and social distancing.

New episodes of Casing the Cover are released on the last second and fourthTuesday of each month. New and current episodes available at

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Summer is in full swing, and so this month your favorite book cover detectives are on vacation from the book shelves and taking a look at movie posters instead. We start the month with a trip under the sea as Jenn reviews two foreign films with very different takes on mermaids. Listen to this week's episode to find out more about The Mermaid, an adorable rom com about a mermaid assassin, and The Lure, a movie which is going to give Mary nightmares for the rest of her life without ever even watching it.

Please note: this episode of Casing the Cover was recorded earlier this year before the widespread of Covid 19, lockdowns, and social distancing.

New episodes of Casing the Cover are released on the last second and fourthTuesday of each month. New and current episodes available at

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qOQUYz-qEJZ0JGgFsmnQQ

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For our second blast to the past, Jenn reads The Orange Grove by Kate Murdoch, a historic drama full of intrigue, magic, and many characters. In this episode we delve not only into historical accuracy in period dramas, but also discuss the pitfalls of balancing characters and the difficulty of killing your darlings.

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This month on Casing the Cover, current affairs are too much for us so we're taking a trip to the past. First Mary delves into Nadine Brandes' Romanov, a fantasy young adult novel about the tragedy of the Russian Royal Family. With one of the most beautiful covers we have encountered in our investigations, does Romanov have a story compelling enough to match, and how well does it blend historical and magical elements? Join us for this week's episode as we take a trip back in time with Romanov.

To learn more about Romanov visit https://nadinebrandes.com/

New episodes of Casing the Cover are released on the last second and fourthTuesday of each month. New and current episodes available at

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Special thanks to Mic Leone for our logo design: https://www.facebook.com/MicLeoneDesigner

In this episode of Casing the Cover, Jenn and Mary are joined by author Avily Jerome. Jerome is the author of The Breeding, The Amulet Saga, and the all new book Swimmer. Join us as we talk with Jerome about her years in the writing industry, including her work as an editor, and her process of writing and publishing her novels. Naturally, we also talk in depth about Jerome's experience with choosing her beautiful cover art and working with cover artists.

For more information on Avily Jerome and her novels, and to check out her new book Swimmer, visit avilyjerome.com/.

Avily's recommendations:

The Breeding Cover Artist www.dogeareddesign.com/

Swimmer Cover Artist: 99designs.com/profiles/cakamura?fbclid=IwAR2IFnDzbNA6oEa9BNT4HwfeT-UBqNts02vmurQv2aUGRUnNepiMWsX075I

Author Lindsay Franklin: www.lindsayafranklin.com

Author S.D. Grimm: www.sdgrimm.com/

Author Catherine Jones Payne: catherinejonespayne.com

Please note: This episode was recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic and state lockdowns. Any events or live shows mentioned in this or upcoming episodes may have been impacted or cancelled due to public health concerns.

New episodes of Casing the Cover are released on the last second and fourthTuesday of each month. New and current episodes available at

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qOQUYz-qEJZ0JGgFsmnQQ

To get regular updates about Casing the Cover, or to suggest an upcoming episode topic or book for review you can find us at:

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Special thanks to Mic Leone for our logo design: https://www.facebook.com/MicLeoneDesigner

This week Jenn reviews The Breeding by Aviy Jerome, a science fiction detective novel with a stunning cover. In this episode we also discuss the advantage of science fiction and fantasy novel cover with crossover appeal, the use of religion in fiction, and Jenn's beef with a sword. And stay tuned for our next episode of Casing the Cover where we talk to the author of The Breeding herself, Avily Jerome, all about her work and her cover art.

For more information on Avily Jerome and her novels, and to check out her new book Swimmer, visit http://avilyjerome.com/.

Please note: This episode was recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic and state lockdowns. Any events or live shows mentioned in this or upcoming episodes may have been impacted or cancelled due to public health concerns.

New episodes of Casing the Cover are released on the last second and fourthTuesday of each month. New and current episodes available at

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casing-the-cover/id1470176150

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qOQUYz-qEJZ0JGgFsmnQQ

To get regular updates about Casing the Cover, or to suggest an upcoming episode topic or book for review you can find us at:

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Special thanks to Mic Leone for our logo design: https://www.facebook.com/MicLeoneDesigner

Like many others, Jenn and Mary are trying to find normalcy in quarantine, and this bonus episode is our attempt to pod long distance. In this episode we discuss how we're spending our time at home and finding new ways to connect with our friends, family, and communities. Join us for a mini review of A Sorceress of His Own by Dianne Duval, and stories of our exploits at Concellation 2020, the best online convention we've never been to.

For more information on A Sorceress of His Own: http://dianneduvall.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-sorceress-of-his-ownrelease-day.html

And to attend Concellation 2020 https://www.facebook.com/groups/concellation/

New episodes of Casing the Cover are released on the last second and fourthTuesday of each month. New and current episodes available at

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qOQUYz-qEJZ0JGgFsmnQQ

To get regular updates about Casing the Cover, or to suggest an upcoming episode topic or book for review you can find us at:

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Special thanks to Mic Leone for our logo design: https://www.facebook.com/MicLeoneDesigner

We finish our month of James Patterson by diving into his 2019 novel The Chef, a novel Mary chose exclusively because she thought the man on the cover was Gordon Ramsey. Join us as we determine whether this novel, written by Patterson and Max DiLallo, is going to give us an insight on the lives of celebrity chefs as the cover implies, or if it is simply another in Patterson's long line of detective dramas.

For information about Patterson's extensive career visit https://www.jamespatterson.com/

New episodes of Casing the Cover are uploaded on the last Tuesday of each month. New and current episodes available at

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qOQUYz-qEJZ0JGgFsmnQQ

To get regular updates about Casing the Cover, or to suggest an upcoming episode topic or book for review you can find us at:

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Special thanks to Mic Leone for our logo design: https://www.facebook.com/MicLeoneDesigner

James Patterson has published nearly 150 books during his illustrious career, and yet it seems like if you've seen one, you've seen them all.That's right, this month we are tackling the world's most prolific author, James Patterson, and for our first Patterson episode we're going to be taking a look at the covers of his many, many, many works. What will we discover about branding, marketing, and book trends when tackling such as case study? Turns out, quite a lot, so please join us as we take an in depth look at the covers of James Patterson.

For information about Patterson's extensive career visit https://www.jamespatterson.com/

New episodes of Casing the Cover are uploaded on the last Tuesday of each month. New and current episodes available at

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Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mary-harrington/casing-the-cover

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casing-the-cover/id1470176150

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qOQUYz-qEJZ0JGgFsmnQQ

To get regular updates about Casing the Cover, or to suggest an upcoming episode topic or book for review you can find us at:

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Special thanks to Mic Leone for our logo design: https://www.facebook.com/MicLeoneDesigner