New Front Cover for Swine Not?

Post by **phjim** » February 17, 2008 7:04 am

There's a new cover for Jimmy Buffett's upcoming book called "Swine Not? A Novel Pig Tale". You can pre-order the book at Amazon.com in advance of the May 13th release date.

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trojan_sixtyone · Post by **trojan_sixtyone** » February 17, 2008 9:44 am

I like the new one better.

Didn't this whole thing start out with an idea this Bransford lady had, shared with Jimmy, and then he kind of "took over"? Maybe he had great ideas, maybe his name is just so marketable she was willing to play second fiddle...

dnw · Post by **dnw** » February 17, 2008 9:47 am

I like the new cover much better than the old one.

UpstateNYPH · Post by **UpstateNYPH** » February 17, 2008 6:18 pm

You can order it in audiobook too. i doubt it is narrated by Jimmy, but that would be cool...

UpstateNYPH · Post by **UpstateNYPH** » February 17, 2008 6:20 pm

trojan_sixtyone wrote:I like the new one better.

Didn't this whole thing start out with an idea this Bransford lady had, shared with Jimmy, and then he kind of "took over"? Maybe he had great ideas, maybe his name is just so marketable she was willing to play second fiddle...

Jimmy Buffett brings his trademark playfulness, simplicity, and originality to this tale, which is based on true events in the life of the book's illustrator, Helen Bransford. It is a classic story that will appeal to his fans and their children alike and make an irresistible holiday gift.

Bwana Paul · Post by **Bwana Paul** » February 17, 2008 7:04 pm

I look forward to this book. I think it will be great.

Helen Bransford is a real nice lady.

OystersandBeer · Post by **OystersandBeer** » February 18, 2008 9:00 am

I'm ready for another adult book. I was a bit disappointed with Salty Piece of Land.

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » February 18, 2008 10:08 am

OystersandBeer wrote:I'm ready for another adult book. I was a bit disappointed with Salty Piece of Land.

it was a little slow at points

Picnic Boat · Post by **Picnic Boat** » February 19, 2008 9:59 am

I prefer the old cover better. I think the pig is quite fetching in her pink wig. I guess they thought Jimmy's legs would sell more books....

PalmettoSon · Post by **PalmettoSon** » February 19, 2008 12:22 pm

I like the old one too. Putting Jimmy on the cover has me concerned that they are relying on his name recognition to sell the book, and the content may not be up to par. It seems especially odd given that this is intended for younger audiences who are less likely to recognize him. Now if the old one were to be the book cover, and the new one was the audiobook cover (with Jimmy narrating) that might make more sense.

I, like many of you, am a huge fan of the music, but I thought A Salty Piece of Land was desperately in need of an editor, and relied way too heavily on song references that were usually too literal or blatant. There was a good story there, but it got obscured by the sheer volume of the prose. Here's hoping that Swine is tighter.

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » February 19, 2008 12:23 pm

The new cover seems like it should be the back cover instead of the front cover

keynorthwestprthd · Post by **keynorthwestprthd** » February 20, 2008 9:57 am

The new cover is way better in my opinion.

Snowparrot · Post by **Snowparrot** » February 20, 2008 11:05 am

PalmettoSon wrote:I like the old one too. Putting Jimmy on the cover has me concerned that they are relying on his name recognition to sell the book, and the content may not be up to par. It seems especially odd given that this is intended for younger audiences who are less likely to recognize him. Now if the old one were to be the book cover, and the new one was the audiobook cover (with Jimmy narrating) that might make more sense.

I, like many of you, am a huge fan of the music, but I thought A Salty Piece of Land was desperately in need of an editor, and relied way too heavily on song references that were usually too literal or blatant. There was a good story there, but it got obscured by the sheer volume of the prose. Here's hoping that Swine is tighter.

I agree with you on all counts!
As an editor, I would be willing to help Jimmy out whenever he wants.. for my usual fee, plus travel expenses, of course.

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