Scary Clown Covers

Dr. Drib · 11-03-2023, 09:42 AM

I love clown covers on horror books.

Do you have any favorite clown covers? Or favorite clown books?

I particularly like clowns who don't practice good dental hygiene. Why is it that clowns don't take care of their teeth?

Also, why are some clowns so fat? Do they have poor eating habits, as well?

I also notice that some clowns are not familiar with fingernail and toenail clippers. Is this the reason why clowns wear such big shoes?

Some clowns in horror books wear no clown costume. They're not naked, mind you! They were born that way, looking like clowns. (I have a relative who looks like a clown, but he denies being one. I remember one day - and being very young - that I pulled on his face and it did not come off. I think he lied to me.)

Clowns are definitely misunderstood. But, overall, I think inviting a clown to your party (especially a killer clown), indicates a feeling of deep empathy toward an often misunderstood group of horror characters. Don't you think so, too?

Here's one I just picked up:

ZodWallop · 11-03-2023, 11:47 PM

My go-to clown cover is the Charles Beaumont story collection The Howling Man.

JSWolf · 11-04-2023, 12:21 AM

I don't have a favorite clown cover or book, but I do have a favorite clown movie.

KILLER CLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE

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neil_swann80 · 11-04-2023, 02:19 AM

But on a more serious note...

ZodWallop · 11-04-2023, 02:14 PM

There's of course the various It covers.

The classic Tim Curry

The French edition

The Serbian edition

And one I have a soft spot for, the psychedelic US re-release

And the one currently on my Kobo

Dr. Drib · 11-04-2023, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

My go-to clown cover is the Charles Beaumont story collection The Howling Man.

I actually have this paperback. (And I think [?] I have a hardcover first edition.)

I always think of Paul Dooley when I see this cover.

ADDED: And I forgot to say what a wonderful writer Charles Beaumont was. (One of the top 3 or 4 who wrote for the original Twilight Zone series w/ Rod Serling.)

Dr. Drib · 11-04-2023, 04:41 PM

Didn't Zebra/Pinnacle have something along the lines of a clown cover?

ZodWallop · 11-05-2023, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Didn't Zebra/Pinnacle have something along the lines of a clown cover?

They did. And skeletal jesters. I just couldn't think of any.

11-03-2023, 09:42 AM	#1
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,038 Karma: 56751447 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Scary Clown Covers I love clown covers on horror books. Do you have any favorite clown covers? Or favorite clown books? I particularly like clowns who don't practice good dental hygiene. Why is it that clowns don't take care of their teeth? Also, why are some clowns so fat? Do they have poor eating habits, as well? I also notice that some clowns are not familiar with fingernail and toenail clippers. Is this the reason why clowns wear such big shoes? Some clowns in horror books wear no clown costume. They're not naked, mind you! They were born that way, looking like clowns. (I have a relative who looks like a clown, but he denies being one. I remember one day - and being very young - that I pulled on his face and it did not come off. I think he lied to me.) Clowns are definitely misunderstood. But, overall, I think inviting a clown to your party (especially a killer clown), indicates a feeling of deep empathy toward an often misunderstood group of horror characters. Don't you think so, too? Here's one I just picked up: Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Dr. Drib; 11-03-2023 at 09:58 AM.

11-04-2023, 12:21 AM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 76,395 Karma: 136466962 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I don't have a favorite clown cover or book, but I do have a favorite clown movie. KILLER CLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE Last edited by JSWolf; 11-04-2023 at 12:26 AM.

11-04-2023, 02:19 AM	#4
neil_swann80 0000000000101010 Posts: 5,710 Karma: 11482159 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: An island off the coast of Ireland Device: PB632 [HD3]	But on a more serious note... Attached Thumbnails

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ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,340 Karma: 110455811 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	My go-to clown cover is the Charles Beaumont story collection The Howling Man.

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ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,340 Karma: 110455811 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	There's of course the various It covers. The classic Tim Curry The French edition The Serbian edition And one I have a soft spot for, the psychedelic US re-release And the one currently on my Kobo

11-04-2023, 04:41 PM	#7
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,038 Karma: 56751447 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	Didn't Zebra/Pinnacle have something along the lines of a clown cover?