Cover Design - UK vs US

As a graphic/print designer and a fan of the quality of design I've seen from UK designers, I found this very interesting...

The Qwillery: Cover Conundrum: Staffer's Musings and The Qwillery Talk Covers - October 10, 2011: Cover Conundrum: Staffer's Musings and The Qwillery Talk Covers - October 10, 2011