Much like the story itself, the book cover for Say Cheese and Die! Manages to take an everyday scenario and imbue it with darkness and horror. This is a classic Goosebumps story (it spawned a sequel, always indicative of a fan favorite) with an iconic cover. For example, when you think of an old camera, do you feel scared? Probably not, but give Say Cheese and Die a read and then get back to me. One of the best things about the Goosebumps series is the ability of Stine to create a truly creepy story out of even the most mundane of everyday scenarios. Overall, a suitably scary start to both the Goosebumps series and this list.
The book’s tagline also doesn’t pull any punches, stating simply “it will just kill you”. The house itself is incredibly sinister, not to mention the scary sight at the window. The illustrated cover for Welcome To Dead House does this terrifying tale justice. As a result, Stine subsequently remarked that he got the tone of Dead House slightly wrong, stating it was more suited to an older crowd. One interesting thing about Welcome to Dead House is it was the first book Stine wrote in the horror genre for slightly younger readers, having previously targeted older teens. Appropriately, its book cover does its iconic status justice. Welcome To Dead House is iconic for being the first Goosebumps book ever released. To celebrate the legacy of Goosebumps, let’s delve into an exploration of 11 of the most iconic book covers from the series and why they are so memorable. The best Goosebumps book covers managed to be scary but also bold and vivid, making them eye-catching and suitable for their target readership.
One of the things that helped make the series such a resounding success was the eye-catching book covers that accompanied every book. Stine is known around the world for the enduring popularity of his Goosebumps book series.ĭuring the heyday of classic Goosebumps, Stine was truly prolific, with a new Goosebumps book being released every month. For many people, including yours truly, who developed their love of scary fiction at a young age, R.L Stine will always hold a special place in our hearts. While many people will instantly think of adult horror authors such as Stephen King or Clive Barker when the horror genre comes to mind, authors that target a younger generation of horror fans shouldn’t be overlooked by any means. Spooky stories attract rabid readers of all age groups.
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