Just in case you haven't seen these...

http://store.pspublishing.co.uk/acatalog/return_of_the_crimson_guard_sc.html

and

http://www.subterraneanpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_C...

The GotM cover is pretty cool, I think, and I'm okay with a little artistic license once in a while, but can anyone tell me just how Anomander Rake (presumably) plans to draw that sword?

Both look awesome but that Gardens of the Moon cover in particular is simply phenomenal...

Dude he is Anomander Rake. A big sword is not going to be a problem for him.