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Thursday, October 2, 2008

this week in disturbing book covers: volume 1



something about their expressions just...isn't...right.

i'm assuming the image intends to invoke the rationale that police officers are safe havens for children [which, rightly so. in most cases.] but instead it feels like the boy has been caught selling drugs out of his bike basket [or out from under his ridiculously oversized shirt] and the officer is all, "GOTCHA. sucker. awwww yeah..." also, her eyes are nearly closed. creepy.

also, whoever photoshopped that image completely cut off the police officer's right hand...unless it's latched onto the boy's ear to prevent him from running away.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

This deters me from wanting to be a police officer because of the unflattering uniforms. Could they girly it up a little?

PS. That smile makes me think she's a robot.

wilco617 said...
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wilco617 said...

I feel the perfect caption for this book cover is:

"Show me where the bad man touched you, Timmy."

- Will

johanna said...

linds: i think a bedazzler could work wonders on those boxy tops.

will: poor timmy! his day is not looking up...