Teaser // Leonard Cohen: THE FAVOURITE GAME — Side A
Summary
The hosts discuss the various book cover illustrations for Leonard Cohen's *The Favorite Game*, comparing a romantic American edition to an abstract Canadian version. They reflect on how books offer more diverse cover art than albums, referencing other famous packaging like Bob Dylan's *Saved*. The conversation shifts to the book's back-cover blurb, which they critique for inaccurately describing the plot and spoiling the narrative. The episode concludes with a debate on whether spoilers diminish the value of a story, arguing that great works should remain enjoyable even if the ending is kn…
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Introduction to the book 'The Favorite Game'
Comparing American edition cover art
Discussing Canadian edition cover design
Book covers versus album art consistency
Examples of varying album artwork
Reading the back cover blurb and quotes
Debate on spoilers in literature and film
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