Worst Science Fiction Book Covers

Never judge a book by its cover, they said. Well 'they' have clearly never encountered the sort of dross sci-fi literature you can see below.

Indeed, some landmark fantasy and dystopian-set novels are as ridiculous in front end design as they are in content - and here we've compiled some of the most ludicrous offenders.

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As a Staff Writer at Shortlist, Holly dabbles in a bit of everything. Having started her career as a news reporter, she has since decided to return to the world of the living.