Some of you might recognize the above image from the cover of Love Lies Bleeding:
The picture is of the Medici Fountain in the Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg) in Paris. The fountain was built in 1630, eventually falling into disrepair before being restored in 1811. The figures are the mythical lovers Acis, a mortal, and the nereid Galatia. Above them is the giant Polyphemus:
He’s on the back cover of Love Lies Bleeding. I thought the statues suited the book’s characters, particularly how Acis is staring at Galatia’s neck (echoing vampire Mara and mortal Lee), while a menacing figure looms over them. What do you think– were these photos a good choice? Let me know in the comments.
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Aspasía S. Bissas
Aspasía S. Bissas 
Thank you for letting us know! I just thought the statues added to the gothic-horror atmosphere of the book, but now you’ve provided more context…. they definitely more than they already did!
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I’m glad my post added a little more interest! Cheers 🙂
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