Why is da Vinci’s name on the cover?
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Re: Why is da Vinci’s name on the cover?
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It's funny how we all think about Dan Brown rather than Da Vinci when we see the name 'Leonardo Da Vinci' on the front of a book. I suppose the Maestro hasn't written any recent books but Dan Brown has! However, I believe Leonardo Da Vinci was a prolific note-taker. The book entitled 'Leonardo's Note Books' edited by H. Anna Suh showcases his writing for anyone interested in the man.cristinaro wrote: ↑04 Jun 2018, 07:57You may be right about that, but think of the resemblance between the cover of this book and that of Dan Brown's book. Such a resemblance coupled with da Vinci's name in the title induces the idea that the two books are similar. In this case, fans of Dan Brown would be quick to check it out. I did the same only to discover they are completely different in terms of the writing style as well as character and plot development. This is the reason why I called it a potential marketing strategy and I wondered whether it was ethical or not.Dael Reader wrote: ↑03 Jun 2018, 10:00 I wouldn't say there's anything unethical about it. The name is in the title because the "alleged" missing painting by da Vinci is a thread that holds the storylines together.
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I agree with you in that we are missing the greatness of Leonard Da Vinci and his impact on the world. I have just downloaded his notes to read from Gutenberg.org. I'm not sure if I will ever get through them. Although they have been translated into English, the first few pages seem very confusing. As a point of interest he wrote with his left hand and from right to left across the page which must have made translating them a joy!Jmteachmom wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 13:47 Not sure about the unethical question but I do believe that some authors have taken Da Vinci's name and life to write a good story. I feel blessed to have studied Da Vinci and know more facts about his life than most published book like this one or Dan Brown's. I do wander if the use of his name in so many stories about secret organizations, love stories, and mystical events has actually downgraded him from the great and talented man he was. Are we missing the greatness and the impact of his life on the world?
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He was a fascinating man at that! Good luck with your studies and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Book Bear wrote: ↑02 Jul 2018, 06:17I agree with you in that we are missing the greatness of Leonard Da Vinci and his impact on the world. I have just downloaded his notes to read from Gutenberg.org. I'm not sure if I will ever get through them. Although they have been translated into English, the first few pages seem very confusing. As a point of interest he wrote with his left hand and from right to left across the page which must have made translating them a joy!Jmteachmom wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 13:47 Not sure about the unethical question but I do believe that some authors have taken Da Vinci's name and life to write a good story. I feel blessed to have studied Da Vinci and know more facts about his life than most published book like this one or Dan Brown's. I do wander if the use of his name in so many stories about secret organizations, love stories, and mystical events has actually downgraded him from the great and talented man he was. Are we missing the greatness and the impact of his life on the world?
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Isnt that what marketing is all about?LaurenHaupt wrote: ↑13 Jul 2018, 09:32 Not really. It seems to be attracting readers to read the book.
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I agree! We perceive what we want when picking up a book, that part is out of the authors hands, besides as i said the girl who knew fioretta or sophia would not have had the same ring to it as Da Vinci. It was an honest title to the book being that his work ties the whoke story together.LarissaRunamuck wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 13:38 I don't know why ethics are even in question here. It's simply a fact that the way the cover was designed and the title of the book seemed to remind some people of a certain other book. There's nothing wrong with that and I don't think the author is necessarily claiming that this book is anything like the other in terms of content and story. I honestly think it's coincidence.