I actually like the second "liar" cover and think it's very close to the original with necessary changes. It makes sense, to me at least, that they went with her collar instead of her hair for very practical reasons: in the story she states her hair is tightly curled and kinky. You can't wrap that kind of hair around your mouth without covering your face.
Similarily, the model is black but not very dark skinned, so putting it in black and white would still be white washing because it wouldn't be clear she was a POC, even with the hair.
They could have gone with another cover entirely, but as far as reinterpreting the original goes, I think it works.
I don't like either of the second covers, however.
ETA: I forgot to add that I agree it seems rushed. I imagine a reissue has a lower budget?
Similarily, the model is black but not very dark skinned, so putting it in black and white would still be white washing because it wouldn't be clear she was a POC, even with the hair.
They could have gone with another cover entirely, but as far as reinterpreting the original goes, I think it works.
I don't like either of the second covers, however.
ETA: I forgot to add that I agree it seems rushed. I imagine a reissue has a lower budget?
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