Jack the Ripper: CSI Whitechapel

[Albert]

CSI Whitechapel finally here

At last, my copy of CSI Whitechapel has arrived (it's been ordered since May) and at first glance it looks brilliant and well worth the wait. Can't wait to read it. Thanks to Paul Begg and John Bennett for doing this.

[FrancoLoco]

Just preordered it on Amazon. Now I've gotta get me a top hat.

[DGB]

Usually when I have money to spend on a book there is nothing around worth buying. It looks as though that will change in the near future. I shall certainly buy this one. I'm not qualified to say what makes a good book cover, but, if the title is CSI Whitechapel, there probably needs to be an unmistakable visual clue as to the subject and, in the public perception (sadly), the top-hatted toff is the image which would get that point across.

Regards, Bridewell.

Very good point. CSI: Jack the Ripper doesn't fit in with Las Vegas, New York, Miami thing. And it's about getting the message across.

(Las Vegas, New York, Miami....Whitechapel! )

[Albert]

I think the top hat and cape 'logo', rightly or wrongly, has come to symbolise JTR more than any other. It has been used on so many covers and is immediately recognisable, so if you want to move product off the shelves, it has to 'speak' to the customer and tell them what to expect. I, for one, have no problem with it, as I know from the authors names alone, that this will be a scholarly,well researched and readable book - remember the old adage 'You can't judge a book by looking at the cover' - my copy is now preordered on Amazon - top hat and all!!
regards Albert

[Bridewell]

Usually when I have money to spend on a book there is nothing around worth buying. It looks as though that will change in the near future. I shall certainly buy this one. I'm not qualified to say what makes a good book cover, but, if the title is CSI Whitechapel, there probably needs to be an unmistakable visual clue as to the subject and, in the public perception (sadly), the top-hatted toff is the image which would get that point across.

Regards, Bridewell.

[ChrisGeorge]

Hi John. I personally don't mind the top hat at all, and MUCH prefer this cover to the 'Jerusalem' one that you've had on Amazon all this time! Pardon my ignorance, but what are 'bespoke maps'?

Yours truly,

Tom Wescott

The top hat is par for the course and almost expected on the cover of a Ripper book these days, as well as on movie posters, so go with the flow.

The best of luck to John and Paul with this promising new book.

Cheers

Chris

[PhiltheBear]

If you are going to pick holes in the cover, don't forget that Jack looks about 20 ft tall.....

The cover is irrelevant - this looks like being a great addition to the arsenal of JtR literature. Do let us know when there's an exact publication date.

[Albert]

This book sounds as if it will be a classic - can't wait! What's wrong with the odd top hat anyway - better than the picture of poor Mary that some have seen fit to use. Good luck with it - Albert

[Cogidubnus]

Neat mate!

Dave

[Henry Flower]

Dave it all started with the swimming trunks my old mum knitted me when I was a kid.

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Stephen Thomas thank you - my first daughter is due in about three weeks but I'll get her a copy of Vile Victorians tomorrow. I can't wait until she learns to read, then she'll understand what all those long walks with daddy around Whitechapel were about. Midnight, me, the little one, and a copy of Whitechapel CSI - I've got her whole childhood planned.

(See how I kept it on-topic there at the end? Neat. Moderators can't touch me now!)

[Cogidubnus]

I meant satin, not velvet. Apologies all

You always did know far too much about materials and silks sweetie

Dave x

[Stephen Thomas]

Dave I wouldn't be surprised if the Horrible Histories series has already covered it in their 'Vile Villains' volume.

In 'Vile Victorians' actually and not a bad job.

[Cogidubnus]

Rofl

I want Paul and John's book instead. It has maps and scholarship. Your idea is ghoulish, Dave. I'm worried about you. Honestly, it's always 'Jack the Ripper this' and 'Jack the Ripper that' with you - every time I come here you're just banging on about all that horrible old murder stuff. It's not normal, Dave, not at all...

Thus I am repaid for every quip and crack I've offered you...I'm still chuckling out loud and my daughter thinks I'm cracked...Nice one mate!

Dave

[Henry Flower]

I meant satin, not velvet. Apologies all.

[Henry Flower]

Dave I wouldn't be surprised if the Horrible Histories series has already covered it in their 'Vile Villains' volume. But my god, your idea for removable organs is marketing gold! Never mind children, I'd buy a copy!

No, on second thoughts it is a silly idea.

I want Paul and John's book instead. It has maps and scholarship. Your idea is ghoulish, Dave. I'm worried about you. Honestly, it's always 'Jack the Ripper this' and 'Jack the Ripper that' with you - every time I come here you're just banging on about all that horrible old murder stuff. It's not normal, Dave, not at all...