I had the same problem with an issue I got at B&N (I don't know the issue number off hand but it had a Lord of the Rings cover) in the fall. I'm just finding out now that this was a widespread problem. Besides holding the printer responsible, I'm sure they don't want to send copies out to anyone who complains without proof that they actually got a bad copy, hence the picture. Still, I have to wonder how widespread the problem was and if they actually have enough good replacement copies.