Leaning forward on straining arms, she brushed his face with hair which smelt of chamomile. Th e gi rl ca re fu ll y cl im be d on to th e be dc lo th es, an d on to hi m, wr ap pi ng he r th ig hs ar ou nd hi m. He observed her through lowered lashes, still not be tr ayi ng hi s wa ke fu ln es s. The girl flitted closer, threw off her mantle and slowly, hesitantly, rested her knee on the edge of the large bed. Yet this faint sound was enough to wake the witcher – or maybe it only tore him from the half-slumber in wh ic h he ro ck ed mo no to no us ly, as th ou gh tr av el li ng th ou gh fathomless depths, suspended between the sea bed and its calm surface amidst gently undulating strands of seaweed. She entered very carefully, moving silently, floating through the chamber like a phantom the only sound was that of her mantle brushing her naked skin. Witcher fans are going to love seeing so many fresh views of these stories.She came to him towards morning. It’s been a joy to work with such a great team on such a fun project. The overall red and black palette will unify these diverse illustrations into a design-forward take on Sapkowski’s world. There is a different artist for each of the seven stories (and maybe a bonus here and there), and each has a unique take on the characters within. It has been very enjoyable for me to design this deluxe edition of The Last Wish around so many great artists who are also fans. This special edition is being designed by Orbit’s fabulous creative director, Lauren Panepinto, who adds, “One of the best things about working on The Witcher is the wealth of great scenes and characters-both human and mythological-that beg to be depicted. The peace he finds from existential questions in simply fighting monsters, the calm at the center of the storm-that’s what we were after here.” But like all consummate professionals, he’s most at home in his work. We asked Tommy why he chose this portrayal of Geralt for the cover, and here’s what he had to say: “Geralt is, in some ways, defined by his separation from humanity. Cover art by Tommy Arnold, Design and art direction by Lauren Panepinto.
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