![]() ![]() Sam Green’s covers for Sanderson’s work have always been among my favourites, and Oathbringer is no exception. ![]() I love the deep red of the sun, and the wispy haze of grey which covers it I love the sun drenched tinge of the rocks in the foreground and I love the drama of the sword wielding figure in shades of grey. The typography is as much a part of the composition as the artwork, and is in a style which only enhances the illustration. ![]() The UK edition is bold, beautiful and uses a simple palette of blacks, greys, reds and whites to draw the eye. Once again I’m faced with an incredibly difficult decision when it comes to selecting a favourite from two amazing covers. Scroll down and see which cover wins your vote. Published by Gollancz in the UK and by Tor in the US, Oathbringer continues the tradition of incredibly beautiful artwork gracing the covers of Sanderson’s novels. This week features two absolutely stunning covers for Brandon Sanderson’s ‘ Oathbringer’, by two undeniably talented artists. Welcome to the Friday Face-Off where this week we’re comparing covers that feature the sun. Join me every Friday as I pit cover against cover, and publisher against publisher, to find the best artwork in our literary universe Welcome to The Friday Face-Off, a weekly meme here at Books by Proxy. ![]()
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