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Or better yet, don't waste your time reading--just look: The covers of romance novels are a feast for the eyes of the lovelorn. And they probably summarize the most exciting paragraphs of the book, anyway.
But be aware of the formulaic patterns. A close examination of various romance novels' covers suggests that passion is more easily dissected and deconstructed than we might think.
IV. Hair volume and color. More than half of the cover of Rebecca Brandewyne's Rainbow's End is gorgeous red hair that would make Sy Sperling weep in envy. Indeed, the woman on these covers is usually a redhead, her carrottop blazing in technicolor glory. This makes sense, since...
VIII. Problems. Unfortunately, many romance novel covers reveal an artist's lack of skill. Eden, by Cordia Byers, shows a couple lying in a barn full of hay. But what exactly is the woman leaning on? It's unclear what is supporting her back, though apparently, from the position of...
IX. Trends of the Future. What new innovations in romantic illustration will the 90s see? The covers of the "Loveswept" series reveal a sinister trend: the mass-production of passion. These novels are given serial numbers, and feature dull, flat and hastily painted illustrations. The clothing is not as vibrant...