...theres an old adage....if ya dont like the wage...then dont take the job.  It is their company and if they choose to have a contest for the cover art then it is their right. They are offering compensation so there is no ripoff. It is said up front that there will be a winner and we do assume there will be many others who wont win anything. yes that is work done without compensation. Thats the way contests run. Again...for those who dont care for this...then dont bother with it. Your choice. Seems like it is geared towards the amateur community....try your hand and if ya win then credits and prizes. ill make the attempt just for the experience. I wont expect anything but who knows.

 For those of us who dont do this for a living these contests are great...thx guys,

Dimeolas