Interrogation–it’s all about the chairs and the lightbulbs

Is it me, or is there a theme running in the cover art for books on interrogation. I know, I know, don’t judge a book by its cover…with that said, it seems like the waterboard is so passe, it’s all about the chairs and the lightbulbs.

Consider Richard Leo’s great book:

Compare it with Alan Dershowitz’s book:

At least my buddy Amos Guiora’s book avoided the chairs and lights, with his publisher instead opting for the dark room and ominous bars.