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geodeticman · 07-18-2006, 12:23 PM

John,
Thanks for showing me this case, bizarre though it may be, of one CD cover art case without Gord's picture. Moreover, you were kind enough to find one I think you pictured as meeting my imaginary case ! (arthurian, castles,etc)

Holy cow gotta say the thumbnail I blew up and looked at (very nice facility that imageshack) is one of the strangest cases of nightmarish artwork Ive seen.... reminds me of Escher in a way, the female form ( I presume..) coming sideways out of image "up" is rather strange.... not exactly arthurian or Quixotic imagery with castles, fair maidens (with cone hats !) and a troubadour theme.

Tall order. But, only an idle imaginary shot at how a cover might look that carried some of my thoughts that particularly eminate from DQ the song. Knights errant, jousting at windmills, Cervates..

well anyway John thanks for going to the trouble of finding this odd (and shameful) unauthorized artwork you so correctly criticized. I agree, if I understand you correctly, this was NOT an authorized release, and man that picture of the lady inside a Rennaisance-era building lacking proper gravity is indeed strange.

Thanks for the work John, allways thorough and helpful -
Steve

[ July 18, 2006, 12:31: Message edited by: geodeticman ]

07-18-2006, 12:23 PM	#47
geodeticman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Rockies- Rampart Range Posts: 261	John, Thanks for showing me this case, bizarre though it may be, of one CD cover art case without Gord's picture. Moreover, you were kind enough to find one I think you pictured as meeting my imaginary case ! (arthurian, castles,etc) Holy cow gotta say the thumbnail I blew up and looked at (very nice facility that imageshack) is one of the strangest cases of nightmarish artwork Ive seen.... reminds me of Escher in a way, the female form ( I presume..) coming sideways out of image "up" is rather strange.... not exactly arthurian or Quixotic imagery with castles, fair maidens (with cone hats !) and a troubadour theme. Tall order. But, only an idle imaginary shot at how a cover might look that carried some of my thoughts that particularly eminate from DQ the song. Knights errant, jousting at windmills, Cervates.. well anyway John thanks for going to the trouble of finding this odd (and shameful) unauthorized artwork you so correctly criticized. I agree, if I understand you correctly, this was NOT an authorized release, and man that picture of the lady inside a Rennaisance-era building lacking proper gravity is indeed strange. Thanks for the work John, allways thorough and helpful - Steve [ July 18, 2006, 12:31: Message edited by: geodeticman ]