In Honor of Misfortune

Misfortune has been one of my very favorite books since I picked it up at the library one day. I've since acquired my own copy from the library's book sale for the price of $1, and have enjoyed it every since. It's one of those very rare books (I know, people say things like that when talking about books, especially when they're getting paid for it, but I really mean it) that is both hysterical and meaningful.

On my last library trip I was browsing the new books shelf and happened to discover that Misfortune has now been released as a paperback, with quite an interesting cover.

I'm a bit torn as to which one I like more, this one or the hardcover version I have:

I definitely don't like the UK cover (you can see both the American and the UK covers on Stace's website, www.wesleystace.com/misfortune.html), and had really thought that the hardcover version was absolutely perfect for the book, but seeing the paperback, I'm a little torn. Of course if it doesn't have the adorable little illuminations at each chapter I will be very disappointed.