Comments on: Avon Books ~ Through the Years

By: Beverley

Beverley — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:01:13 +0000

Hi Pam,

You’re welcome. This was tons of fun. I absolutely LOVE reminiscing about books. And your art director should be proud as they do a FABULOUS job! The Cover Contest is a nod to them and all they do.

By: Pam S-J

Pam S-J — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:56:52 +0000

Wow, wow, wow. Thank you, Bev — and everyone who commented in here! This was the most amazing pictorial essay (and I think we can safely say that you made our art director a very happy man).

By: Romance Retrospective

Romance Retrospective — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:45:08 +0000

[...] should take a trip over to The Season Blog today. They have up an INCREDIBLE retrospective of Avon Romance [...]

By: Vol Fan

Vol Fan — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:01:25 +0000

Does anyone remember back during the beginning of Avon’s huge bodice ripper days when they published a large calendar with the covers on them? I had one (wish I still had it) and I absolutely loved it! It had Rosemary Rogers’ books (Sweet Savage Love, Wildest Heart) Kathleen Woodiwiss’ books (Flame & Flower, The Wolf & the Dove) and also Laurie McBain. I can’t remember who else, or exactly which other books, was featured on it, but it was fabulous!

By: Gloria Bryant

Gloria Bryant — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:05:40 +0000

Johanna Lindsey is one of my favorite authors. As far as the covers they are all absolutely beautiful.

By: Julie Robnison

Julie Robnison — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:52:51 +0000

I voted, but it wasn’t easy!

By: Mel K.

Mel K. — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:51:51 +0000

One of my favorite covers is for the book NEVER A LADY by Jacquie D’Alessandro.
I think AVON does an excellent job with covers!

By: Beverley

Beverley — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:40:14 +0000

Blythe,

I know I missed alot of gems, the problem is I never read them so I had no idea they were with Avon. I know, I must be a bad historial romance reader and author. LOL. I basically only read Johanna Lindsey, Brenda Joyce and Catherine Coulter when I was reading years ago. It was only in 2006 that I discovered Lisa Kleypas and some of the other Avon favourites (I stopped reading for a good decade until 2006).

By: Kimmy L

Kimmy L — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:17:37 +0000

I’m also a big fan of Johanna Lindsay’s books and bookcovers. I also love Stephanie Laurens bookcovers. I think AVON books are the best as always.

By: Blythe Gifford

Blythe Gifford — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:49:41 +0000

It’s like looking at my keeper shelf from a different point of view. Actually, the FIRES OF WINTER cover was awesome! But I can’t believe you didn’t include any from Rosemary Rogers, Kathleen Woodiwiss, or Laura Kinsale (speaking of Fabio!). SWEET SAVAGE LOVE had a large title and a tiny illustration. That changed quickly.
Yet as one who longs, someday, for my name alone to sell the books, I do prefer an evocative illustration to the straight (boring?) name and title.