Mr Ripleys Book Cover Wars 2010 - Heat 3 of 4 - Plus Cornelia Funke - Reckless Giveaway

You are now entering the book cover war zone for 2010. 

For any follower of this site, this is the chance to become part of the weekly book cover wars. Each week (for the next 2 weeks) we are going to select four book covers for you to vote for. The winner of each heat will then go forward to the final round and get a chance to be crowned as 'Mr Ripley's Enchanted Book Cover Winner 2010'.

We are now into the third heat. The last heat saw the battle of the giants - the eventual 'runner-way' winner (with over two hundred votes) was Curtis Jobling's "Wereworld". In the end this book got an amazing amount of votes. So well done Curtis, you are now the winner of Heat Two. A big thanks to all the authors who got behind their own book cover and for all the votes that were made by those who happened to wander across my humble blog!

• Week One - The Familiars by Adam Epstein & Andrew Jacobson - U.S Cover
• Week Two - Wereworld - Rise Of The Wolf - Curtis Jobling
• Week Three
• Week Four

As a voter, not only will you get the chance to choose your favourite book cover but you will also be in with the chance to win a different signed book each week. 

This weeks book we have to give away is a signed copy of Cornelia Funke ' Reckless'. All you need to do is:

• vote for your favourite book cover using the poll (see top of the page)
• leave a comment through this post 
• sit back, watch the voting develop and wait to hear whether you've won (once the poll has closed)
• Open Worldwide

Book One - Jon Mayhew - The Demon Collector - Published By Bloomsbury - March 2011

Book Two - Will Hill - Department 19 - Published By HarperCollins -  March 2011

Book Three - Michelle Harrison - 13 Treasures - Published Little,Brown Books U.S - Apr 2010

Book Four - Barry Hutchison - Invisible Fiends - The Crowmaster -  Published By HarperCollins - Feb 2011

Mr Ripleys Book Cover Wars 2010 - Heat 2 of 4 - Plus Charlie Higson Book Giveaway - The Dead

You are now entering the book cover war zone for 2010. 

For any follower of this site, this is the chance to become part of the weekly book cover wars. Each week (for the next 3 weeks) we are going to select four book covers for you to vote for. The winner of each heat will then go forward to the final round and get a chance to be crowned as 'Mr Ripley's Enchanted Book Cover Winner 2010'.


We are now into the second heat, after a close tie between the last two books. However, the final winner was eventually "The Familiars" with a great big push at the end. Thanks to the authors who got behind their own book cover - congratulations and we'll see you in the final.

• Week One - The Familiars by Adam Epstein & Andrew Jacobson - U.S Cover
• Week Two
• Week Three
• Week Four

As a voter, not only will you get the chance to choose your favourite book cover but you will also be in with the chance to win a different signed book each week. 

This weeks book we have to give away is a signed copy of Charlie Higson's ' The Dead'. All you need to do is:

• vote for your favourite book cover using the poll (see top of the page)
• leave a comment through this post or send a tweet through Twitter
• sit back, watch the voting develop and wait to hear whether you've won (once the poll has closed)
• Open Worldwide

Book One - Curtis Jobling - Wereworld:Rise of the Wolf - Published By Puffin - Jan 2011

Book Two - Hilari Bell - The Goblin Gate - Published By Harper Teen - Oct 2010

Book Three - Jenna Burtenshaw - Wintercraft - Published By Headline - May 2010

Book Four - A. G. Taylor - Alien Storm - Published By Usborne - Nov 2010

Mr Ripleys Book Cover Wars 2010 - Heat 1 of 4 - Plus Charlie Higson Book Giveaway - The Enemy

They are finally back. . . . . you are now entering the book cover war zone for 2010. 


For any follower of this site, this is the chance to become part of the weekly book cover wars. Each week (for the next 4 weeks) we are going to select four book covers for you to vote for. The winner of each heat will then go forward to the final round and get a chance to be crowned as 'Mr Ripley's Enchanted Book Cover Winner 2010'.


As a voter, not only will you get the chance to choose your favourite book cover but you will also be in with the chance to win a different signed book each week. Therefore, in order to kick off the competition this week, we have a signed copy of Charlie Higson's 'The Enemy' to give away. All you need to do is:

• vote for your favourite book cover using the poll (see top of the page)
• leave a comment through this post or send a tweet through Twitter
• sit back, watch the voting develop and wait to hear whether you've won (once the poll has closed)

Book One is - Cristy Burne - Takshita Demons:The Filth Licker - Published By Frances Lincoln Children's Books - June 2011


                               
Book Two - Tom Percival - Tobias and the Spooky Ghost Book -  Published By HarperCollins - Sept 2010


                               
Book Three - Steve Feasey - Changeling:Zombie Dawn - Published By Macmillan Books - 2011

Book Four - Adam Jay Epstein & Andrew Jacobson - The Familiars - Published By HarperCollins -  Sept 2010

Book Vote - Favorite Debut Book Author Of 2009 - Plus Book Proof Competition

It's time for another vote to find Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books 'Debut Author of 2009'. The battle is on for eight hand-picked authors to be crowned with this glorious title, so good luck to you all. 

Readers and fans it is now time to vote for your favourite - don't forget there's a prize for one lucky person, who leaves a comment on this post. The stunning prize this week is a proof copy of Andy McNab's new book DropZone, which will be published in February.  I hope this tempts your reading appetite, as I loved reading this book (see my book review).  I look forward to reading your comments and watching the unfolding battle commence. The book competition is open to everyone, so please Twitter this to your friends for them to get involved too.

Mr Ripley's - Top 10 Book Covers of 2009

Book 10 - Mike Wilks -  Mirrorstorm -  Book Published By Egmont Books U.K

Book 9 - David Whitley - The Midnight Charter -   Book Published By Roaring Brook Press - U.S

Book 8 - Steve Augarde -  X Isle - Book Published By David Fickling Books - U.K

Book 7 - DI Toft - Wolven - Book Published By Chicken House  - U.K

Book 6 - Ian Beck - Pastworld - Book Published By Bloomsbury -  U.K

Book 5 -  Brandon Mull - Fableheim -  Book Published By Penhaligon Verlag - German

Book 4 - Arthur Slade - The Hunchback Assignments - Book Published By HarperCollins - Canada

Book 3 - Cherie Priest - Boneshaker - Book Published By Tor - U.S

Book 2 - Darren Shan - The Demonata - Dark Calling - Book Published By Little,Brown Books - U.S

Book 1 - Daniel Kirk - The Elf Realm: The High Road - Book Published By Amulet Books - U.S (Mr Ripley's Book Cover of the year 2009)


A great year for the book cover. Let us know your favorite book covers of 2009. 


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Mr Ripley's Book Cover Wars Final Winner Is Jon Mayhew's - Mortlock

The book covers battle has been a great adventure over the last few weeks. After four marvellous heats which were finally narrowed down to four wonderful covers, the exciting final developed this week. There soon appeared to be a front runner as Tracey & Kevin Morley's Unravellers amassed a great number of votes within hours. But then towards the end of the week, Jon Mayhew's Mortlock started to make a comeback and began to gain some support, which then developed into a spectacular ending. As a result of this spectacular ending Jon Mayhew managed to storm away with the prestigious accolade of 'Mr Ripley's Enchanted Book Cover of the Year. My hearty congratulations go to him - well done.
I'd like to thank all of the authors and people who have taken the time to vote or leave comments, you certainly made the battle incredibly tense and exciting at times. The voting has now closed, the winner of the signed and dated book will be contacted tomorrow, thanks for all of your comments.

Book Cover Wars Big Final - Book Prize Kate Forsyth - The Puzzle Ring - Signed/Lined

The time for the final of the book cover wars has now arrived. All four winners are now locked in the battle to be crowned Mr Ripley's Enchanted Book Cover of the Year - good luck to you all. Readers and fans it is now time to vote for your favourite book cover - don't forget there's a prize for one lucky person, who leaves a comment on this post. The stunning prize this week is a signed, lined and dated first edition of 'The Puzzle King' by Kate Forsyth, I hope this tempts your reading appetite. I look forward to reading your comments and watching the unfolding battle commence.

Book One - Jon Mayhew - Mortlock - Published by Bloomsbury - 2010

Book Two -  Tracey & Kevin Morley - Unravellers - Published by Book Guild Publishing 2009

Book Three - David Whitney - The Midnight Charter - Published by Roaring Book Press books 2009 U.S

Book Four - Steve Feasey - Changeling - Published by Macmillan Books 2009

Book Wars Week Four - Plus New Book Prize - Philip Reeve - Fever Crumb

Thanks for all of your votes last week it was a great battle, which finally decided on another winner - David Whitley - The Midnight Charter - U.S Book cover edition.  This now finds its way into the final with Steve Feasey's - Changeling and Tracey and Kevin Morley's - Unravellers. However we now have four more fresh book covers for you to vote for and then the final for all four heat winners.
Thanks for all of your votes last week which finally decided on another winner - Tracey + Ken Morley - Unravellers. This now finds its way into the final with Steve Feasey's - Changeling. However we now have four more fresh book covers for you to vote for.

Thanks to our last lucky winner, your book is on its way to you. Hope you enjoy it!


This weeks book-give-away is a signed lined and dated copy of Fever Crumb by Philip Reeve. All you have to do, to have a chance to win, is to vote and leave a comment on this post, email me or send a message to me via Twitter. I will then put you into The Mr Ripley's Random Hat where a lucky winner will be plucked out at random once the poll has closed. This competition is open to worldwide entries.

Thanks to our last lucky winner, your book is on its way to you. Hope you enjoy it!




Book One is Jon Mayhew - Mortlock - U.K Cover

Book Two is Frank Beddor - The Looking Glass Wars - Arch Enemy - U.S Cover

Book Three is Brandon Sanderson - Alcatraz v The Knights of Cyrstallia - U.S Cover

Book Four is Tommy Donbavand - Scream Street - Invasion of the Normals - U.K Cover

Book Cover Wars Week Three - Plus Book Competition - Charlie Higson - The Enemy

Thanks for all of your votes last week which finally decided on another winner - Tracey + Ken Morley - Unravellers. This now finds its way into the final with Steve Feasey's - Changeling. However we now have four more fresh book covers for you to vote for.

This weeks book-give-away is a signed copy of Charlie Higson's new book The Enemy plus I'm going to throw in some additional promotional items to accompany the book. All you have to do, to have a chance to win, is to vote and leave a comment on this post, email me or send a message to me via Twitter. I will then put you into The Mr Ripley's Random Hat where a lucky winner will be plucked out at random once the poll has closed. This competition is open to worldwide entries.

Thanks to our last lucky winner, your book is on its way to you. Hope you enjoy it!

Book One - Ian Beck - Pastworld

Book Two - David Whitley - The Midnight Charter - U.S Book Cover

Book Three - Barry Hutchison - Invisible Fiends

Book Four - Steve Augarde - X Isle

Book Cover Wars Week Two - plus prize book to lucky voter

Hello all,

The winner of week one was Steve Feasey - Changeling - well done and see you in the final!

Win a great prize - read on!
To get more people to vote this time we are going to give away a special copy of Caro King's book "Seven Sorcerers". The book has been signed, lined and dated by the author. All you need to do is vote for your favourite book and leave your name in the comments box of this post, or you can send a direct mail via Twitter and I will pick one lucky person at random. Good luck all and start the voting.

Book One is - Tracey and Kevin Morley - The Unravellers UK

Book Two is Brandon Mull - Fablehaven - US Cover

Book Three is Caro King - Seven Sorcerers - UK Cover

Book Four is Scott Westerfeld - Leviathan - UK Cover

Book cover Wars - The Vote is on...............Week One

Each week we are going to select four book covers to vote for. The winner of each poll will go into the next round and get a chance to be crowned 'Mr Ripley's Enchanted Book Cover Winner.'

BOOK ONE - Anthony Horowitz - Alex Rider Adventure - Crocodile Tears - U.S  Book Cover


BOOK TWO - Steve Feasey - Changeling - U.K Book Cover


BOOK THREE - Daniel Kirk - Elf Realm - Elf Realm Trilogy - U.S Book Cover


BOOK FOUR - DI Toft - Wolven - U.K Book Cover