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Many thanks in advance!!

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I did this one even though of course it's 'The Time Machine' you mean, not BNW! Good luck..
Did both! Is it ok if we comment on our choices or would you rather us not, so we don't sway the votes of others? Do you want to know why we picked what we did?






I picked the Downtown Press cover for Frankenstein. I agree with Andrew, the cover depicts the isolation and loneliness which resonates through most of the book. If I had to pick a second cover it would be the Lion edition. Although the clothing isn't exactly accurate to the time, the emotion felt by the "monster" is spot on. He wanted to experience life but that was destroyed because of his looks. Anger filled him and I'm sure he felt remorse at times. If I had to pick a cover that I was going to buy it would be the Sterling Publishing although I like how the Alma Books cover reminds me of when the creature was spying into the house at the beginning. I had a harder time with The Time Machine. I ended up choosing the Berkley Books cover. It too shows the isolation I'm sure the traveler felt and it also shows the unknown. The picture is a good representation of his trip 30 million years into the future. Since the ending makes it unclear where the traveler ends up maybe the William Heinemann 1st edition or Dover Thrift are best with no picture at all. I also like the Reader's Library and Pan Books because they show Weena and the Morlocks.
For my MA Thesis I am focusing on several book covers and their relation to the novel, including a few covers of Shelley's Frankenstein. If you have read the book, could you answer one simple question for me? It won't take long! (as it truly is 1 question). I'll post the link below.
I'll be forever grateful! (and I will try and delete this post at the end of February)
With kind regards,
Linda