'Gates of Fire' - 2005 upgraded paperback version

Here is an image that Steven Pressfield forwarded to me of the new upgraded paperback version of 'Gates of Fire' which was released in September 2005.

With the different variations that I've posted, I wonder which is your favorite cover?

The end of Talkgatesoffire.com

I am sad to say that it looks as if Nick Worby's excellent website www.talkgatesoffire.com which discussed all matters relative to the Steven Pressfield book, 'Gates of Fire' is finis.

This is a disappointment because it involved quite a few members who were very passionate about the 'GOF' and who like myself, would like nothing better than to see the book made into a movie!!!

'Gates of Fire' - paperback version

Of all the covers of the Steven Pressfield book 'Gates of Fire' that I own, this one is my favorite. The Spartan warrior seen looking over his shield as depicted on this paperback's cover would have been almost completely enveloped in armor during the Battle of Thermopylae. Together with his fellow hoplite's shield covering his right side and his own shield covering his left side, the seemingly impenetrable phalanx formation that the Spartans were part of would have presented a fearsome sight to the advancing Persian army.

One of the reasons that I admire this book is because not only was S.P. able to present what the battle of Thermopylae must have been like, he was able to convey the myriad of emotions on the part of the combatants such as courage, desperation, fear, futility, etc. This book in my opinion is the standard which other books about the battle of the Thermopylae will be measured against.