indosnm 0 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Don't you think Japanese book covers are very bland and boring? I was just looking for a book for my wife in J version and was suprised that it wasn't its "trademark" colors as it is in its E version. Anyone got any suggestions as to why they are like that??? Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Trademark colors?? All the books I see being read on the train are covered with the bookstore paper cover so you can't see the "real" cover. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 What I mean by trademark colors is that some books ( mainly series) have a distinct cover that is easily recognizable. But most J books don't have fancy designs. Most are white or very dull. An example.. the rich dad and the J version... Link to post Share on other sites
veronica 2 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 Just a matter of taste. That English version one looks very unimaginative to me. i actually like a lot of Japanese design and the way they make things look. (Well, not as much as the ducks and mange on my bank book, thats going a bit far) Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 bad example. I will find a better one! Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderbird2 0 Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 A question to the Japanese - do you prefer reading from left to right horizontally or from right to left vertically? Link to post Share on other sites
akibun 0 Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 I am used to the Japanese style but I like it. Many of the foreign books look so loud (?) Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 I saw Murakami Haruki has a new one out - Ill get that once I finish ハリー ポッター. Link to post Share on other sites
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