srt@ucla-cs.UUCP (02/27/85)
For those of you who've been avoiding the Phil Foglio comic book versions of Robert Asprin's Myth books, _Myth Conceptions_ has just arrived in Ace paperback. It bears a cover by Walter Velez, who does the covers for the Thieve's World books, and will be filed right along side, so look carefully or it might just blend in. According to the inside cover, _Myth Directions_ is due in June, and _Hit or Myth_ in September. Something to look forward to. [Personally, I find Foglio's art fairly annoying. On the other hand, I like Velez's covers a lot.] -- Scott Turner
red@ukma.UUCP (Red Varth) (03/07/85)
Guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuk! I never did like the cover art on the "Thieves' World" books. "Another Fine Myth" and "Myth-conceptions" in the Starblaze editions were first illustrated by Frank Kelly Freas. I dislike Phil's work, but compared to this other guy (the "Thieves' World" artist), he's tolerable. Kelly's portrayal of the characters is a lot like I visualize them. Skeeve looks like Skeeve, and Aahz looks like Aahz instead of an all-teeth dumb-grin green slimy monster. By the way, there's a 5th one out now: "Mything Persons". The door gets opened (see "Hit or Myth"), and we get to find out what's behind it. . . . excellent book, and leaves me dying in anticipation for a sequel. After someone else reads this, please mail me a message speculating on the absence of Calvin. I haven't figured that (among other things) out yet. Red