I too am new to these books, but will buy all of them without even flipping through them first. Not many authors get my attention like Jim Butcher. Thanks, can't wait to read more about Harry, the cat and the pup and all of his strange "friends".

excellent cover . it's just how we all must have
pictured Harry. sexy slightly dangerous look
cant wait for book 7. Also great job on the new
codex alera.

I have to say that the only thing that I don't like about this cover is that it gives me that so-close-yet-so-far-away feeling as to the release of book 7

Yes! The cover art for book 7 is totally how I picture Harry! The hat is a great touch. I always felt if Harry could afford is his wardrobe would be a little "detective noir" and the hat fits perfect. Oh, and yes, it was his left hand that was burned. thats where he puts the shield braclet.

Is it just me, or does Harry kind of look like a modern, grunge-rock version of Van Helsing in that pic? ;)

YAY FOR JIM! It's great to see you FINALLY get the recognition you deserve.

Wow... the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Episode III, AND a new Dresden book all in the same month?! May 2005 is going to be a Sci-Fi/Fantasy paradise.

As to the hand: It was Harry's left hand that was damaged (wasn't it?) in book 6. The hand holding his staff in the picture is his right. By my reckoning, the space-time continuum of the Dresdenverse seems to be holding up just fine.

Wow!! the cover is great!! you absolutely must keep this artist for future books- he has portrayed Harry true to form!! although yes, i also thought he had suffered damage to his hand during book 6? it doesnt matter... i anxiously await book 7. I have been reading fantasy/ science fiction since i was 9 years old ( i am 28 now) and i think you rank up there with some of the best authors ive ever had the pleasure to read. Great series!!

Looks great, can't wait to read it.
picturing in my mind, a wizard, a vampire, Bob, the cat and the new puppy, trying to survive in Harry's apartment

I just finished reading the entire series and I'm a huge fan. I find this website and this new art...awesome. I like the glowing runes on the staff. I cannot wait for the next book to come out. It's been a while since I've read anything this witty and engrossing.

Wow! I mean, you have this image of a character and it's like, kinda blurred and you can't really make it out in your head, and then you see something like this and you're like, "yeah. That's him. That's him alright." It's so awesome, it's got all of the darkness of Dresden and at the same time, you just KNOW he's one of the good guys. It's like, wow! I just know this guy is gonna save the world or something!

P.S. I had NO idea that there were this many other fans of the Dresden Files! My People!!!

I like it. Impressive how y'all managed to switch artists without a significant digression from the overall look of the previous books. You could line all seven up in a row and the new book wouldn't stand out in any negative way.

Oy, I love, love, LOOOOOVE it!!! The shirt is great ... I can almost picture the baggy sweatpants and the cowboy boots! :)
My, Harry on the cover *fan girl squeal*!

Oh, I love it, itīs better than pizza!
Super duper double dog promise spit swear! :)

Hey!

Cool cover.. But it is raising questions about Harry's hand after the last book.

gorgeous! i downloaded the desktop and have it displayed at work :)

Keep this artist if you have any sway over that! Much better than the previous six books!!

Excellently cool. I am looking forward to the book.

To answer Josh's question, the characters transliterate as matorikksu. I believe (and my electronic dictionary concurs) that is an adaptation of the word "matrix". Take that how you will... And note that the "matrix characters" in the Matrix movies are just backwards Japanese characters.

Very interesting... or shall I say, "Totemo omoshiroi."

Beautiful artwork, and I love being able to save it as wallpaper. Many thanks! Input, please, fellow fans: my mental image of Harry has always been w/ longer hair and kind of rugged, maybe in keeping w/ the life he's led. I'd love to hear other fans' images!

Harry already has a hat in the books. He just doesn't wear it all the time.

Laimelady, I couldn't agree *more*! (g)

Very cool cover. One wonders if Harry's going to ad a hat to his ensemble in the book or if this is just artistic liscense.

This cover rocks! I love how Harry's t-shirt is beat up and stretched out at the neckline... very true to the character. Really good work!!!

Come on, people. *Jim* does not make you "wait so long" between books. That's the publisher. :)

Love the art work, still can't believe that you make us wait so long between books.

OOOOOOOOMG!!! If this isn't James Marsters as Harry Dresden, I'll... I'll... eat that hat!
Stunning!
Scary!
SEXy

I REALLY LOVE THIS COVER! When I first saw it I was like, "...wow." Like the soft, reverent sigh of someone looking upon the face of a god or goddess. But not quite. But still that's REALLY GOOD! Bwahaha.

Sorry if I scare you, but this just really made me really happy.

fifi

Oh Baby!!!! *EG*

I liked the other artist's covers as well but this is really refreshing! And it Dresden!!! And I love the detail of the cover and use of colors - sets the mood. XD

Awesome. Must read.

Does anyone know what the runes on Harry staff say? It's Japanese katakana and seems to say 'Matoreetskusu.'

Very cool!! I can't wait!! Keep up the great work. I had started out on the audiobooks however they are a little too slow in coming out, to keep my curiosity from driving me crazy. I just purchased every single book that I could get my hands on!! I will continue to purchase the audiobooks because I absolutely adore James Marsters, but I will keep pace with the books as well. Wonderful stories!!
Thanks Jim.

Angel

Too KEWL! I've always thought that Harry looked like this!

Jim is going to bankrupt me! :) Way to go, Jim! :)

That is a totally awesome cover. Love the detail. (Is that "Fashion Crime" or "Fashion Chimp" in the background?)

Hawt.

Looks awesome.
Can't wait for the new novel to come out *paces room*

This is so cool. You always have a picture in your mind as to what Harry looks like. WOW..this really adds more to it. I can't wait until this books is released. Hate having to wait so long. The Dresden series is fantastic!!!

Totally Cool as they use to say. Now when does it come out.

That is a *completely* awesome cover. Raar!

Mmm.... Me like Harry on cover... yum...

Hm, in my excitement, I forgot to read the blurb at the end of the picture - so yeah, I guess it is the first time Harry's been on the cover (g) I can't *wait* for May!

Is this the first time Harry's been on the cover? After reading the end in the last book (see no spoilers!) I'm getting a distinctly Darth Vader-ish feeling here. It's kinda cool! Definately an image to hold on to until it's published!

Ooooh! Thank you -- great cover art. And it's coming out in May! *squeak*

Congratulations, Mr. Butcher: your Harry Dresden series makes you one of the few authors whose books I will automatically buy without flipping through them first to assure myself of the quality.