What Is It about Book Covers? - CrimeSpace2024-03-19T01:55:09Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:9751?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A9795&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf the cover of THE SWORD OF…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-25:537324:Comment:121862007-03-25T03:18:56.913ZJoy Calderwoodhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Dragonlily
If the cover of THE SWORD OF ATTILA hadn't caught my eye, I might never have gotten around to Michael Curtis Ford. The color scheme, not the picture, which may useful to consider.<br/><br/>If Ford hadn't already had a good reputation for meaty historicals, I wouldn't have bought it, but the cover is what caught my attention. Then there was the first page, which addressed about five different layers of my consciousness...<br/><br/>I'm immensely grateful to that cover. :-)
If the cover of THE SWORD OF ATTILA hadn't caught my eye, I might never have gotten around to Michael Curtis Ford. The color scheme, not the picture, which may useful to consider.<br/><br/>If Ford hadn't already had a good reputation for meaty historicals, I wouldn't have bought it, but the cover is what caught my attention. Then there was the first page, which addressed about five different layers of my consciousness...<br/><br/>I'm immensely grateful to that cover. :-) Funny thing, Norby, cos I fin…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-24:537324:Comment:120402007-03-24T21:43:55.766ZRussel McLeanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Russeldm
Funny thing, Norby, cos I find US covers more intriguing than British ones (speaking as a British bookseller). <br />
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I just find our covers very generic whereas in the US there's more use of colour, imagination and variety. <br />
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Or maybe that's just the novelty value speaking.
Funny thing, Norby, cos I find US covers more intriguing than British ones (speaking as a British bookseller). <br />
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I just find our covers very generic whereas in the US there's more use of colour, imagination and variety. <br />
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Or maybe that's just the novelty value speaking. Well as some one who buys a l…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-23:537324:Comment:109072007-03-23T12:06:24.779ZKathttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Kathy62
Well as some one who buys a lot of books, hardcover and paperback, I have to say that a cover has never convinced me to buy a book. However a good cover may entice me to pick up a book and read the jacket. If I like what I read I'll take a chance on the book.<br></br><br></br>But really these days the majority of books I buy online so the cover is far less important. I think most of the books I buy are either ones from writers I already have read and liked or based on recommendations from other readers…
Well as some one who buys a lot of books, hardcover and paperback, I have to say that a cover has never convinced me to buy a book. However a good cover may entice me to pick up a book and read the jacket. If I like what I read I'll take a chance on the book.<br/><br/>But really these days the majority of books I buy online so the cover is far less important. I think most of the books I buy are either ones from writers I already have read and liked or based on recommendations from other readers and/or the reviews. Those are far more important in my deciding what books to buy than the cover. That's interesting re:book bl…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-22:537324:Comment:104012007-03-22T16:50:01.162ZLaura Roothttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/mallard
That's interesting re:book blurbs. I find book blurbs a turn off - as I tend to suspect cronyism/backscratching, I tend to take quality newspaper recommendations more seriously than author recommendations.
That's interesting re:book blurbs. I find book blurbs a turn off - as I tend to suspect cronyism/backscratching, I tend to take quality newspaper recommendations more seriously than author recommendations. If a book I was recommended h…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-22:537324:Comment:102132007-03-22T06:17:11.613ZDaniel Hatadihttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/danielhatadi
If a book I was recommended happens to have a good cover, I'll enjoy holding it in my hands every time I pick it up. A good cover in the stores will attract me enough to check out the blurb, but if it's generic sounding after that, I'll put it back down. If it sounds good, I probably still won't buy it, but look up reviews first.<br />
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But, you know, I just love book covers.
If a book I was recommended happens to have a good cover, I'll enjoy holding it in my hands every time I pick it up. A good cover in the stores will attract me enough to check out the blurb, but if it's generic sounding after that, I'll put it back down. If it sounds good, I probably still won't buy it, but look up reviews first.<br />
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But, you know, I just love book covers. I would guess that at the mom…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-22:537324:Comment:101132007-03-22T01:12:29.516ZMichael C. Jacobshttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Griftwriter
I would guess that at the moment when one considers whether or not to buy the book, or check it out from the library, the look of the book begins to matter more. <i>Is this an object that I would like to own? Will it look good (or make me look good) on my shelf or coffee table? Will it help me get chicks?</i><br />
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My favorite book artwork is the wonderful front and back artwork on Joe Gores' Cons, Scams and Grifts. It looks good, it's pulpy and there is a visual joke that most people probably don't…
I would guess that at the moment when one considers whether or not to buy the book, or check it out from the library, the look of the book begins to matter more. <i>Is this an object that I would like to own? Will it look good (or make me look good) on my shelf or coffee table? Will it help me get chicks?</i><br />
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My favorite book artwork is the wonderful front and back artwork on Joe Gores' Cons, Scams and Grifts. It looks good, it's pulpy and there is a visual joke that most people probably don't see. At least not right away. I try to resist the hardcover…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-21:537324:Comment:99172007-03-21T16:55:53.594ZTiffany Leighhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/tiffanyleigh33
I try to resist the hardcovers' pull but I also live within striking distance of The Strand Bookstore in Manhattan, where all new hardcovers, all the time, are at least 50% off or cheaper. Adds some temptation for sure.
I try to resist the hardcovers' pull but I also live within striking distance of The Strand Bookstore in Manhattan, where all new hardcovers, all the time, are at least 50% off or cheaper. Adds some temptation for sure. Good cover design has led me…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-21:537324:Comment:98862007-03-21T15:53:11.670ZMary Reaganhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/nycphoto
Good cover design has led me to discover a few new authors. Most recently is was Susan Kandel. I was at a bookstore with Judy Bobalik and saw the covers on two of Susan's books. They intrigued me enough to read the jacket copy and then to ask Judy if she'd read them. Well, it being Judy of course she had. I ended up buying both of them. It was Judy's recommendation that ultimately convinced me, but without those great covers I would never have even asked about them.
Good cover design has led me to discover a few new authors. Most recently is was Susan Kandel. I was at a bookstore with Judy Bobalik and saw the covers on two of Susan's books. They intrigued me enough to read the jacket copy and then to ask Judy if she'd read them. Well, it being Judy of course she had. I ended up buying both of them. It was Judy's recommendation that ultimately convinced me, but without those great covers I would never have even asked about them. Honestly, as a reader, I pay…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-21:537324:Comment:98782007-03-21T15:44:33.309Znorbyhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/norby871
Honestly, as a reader, I pay very little attention to the cover other than to look for the author name and the title. Especially since US cover art tends to be much weaker than UK cover art. (Sorry if I offend any of the publishers on here, but it's something I've noticed) I don't think I've ever bought a book simply because of the look of the cover, it's usually the title that catches my eye, or else I've heard friends talking about the author and I'm curious.<br />
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On the other hand, I've never…
Honestly, as a reader, I pay very little attention to the cover other than to look for the author name and the title. Especially since US cover art tends to be much weaker than UK cover art. (Sorry if I offend any of the publishers on here, but it's something I've noticed) I don't think I've ever bought a book simply because of the look of the cover, it's usually the title that catches my eye, or else I've heard friends talking about the author and I'm curious. <br />
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On the other hand, I've never picked up a book, looked at it and said "Well it looks okay but the cover sucks so I'm not buying it" either. I would imagine there are people who consider such things important, but if I'm spending twenty to thirty dollars on a book I'm much more concerned with what's inside than what's on a dust jacket that I very may well lose track of. (I take them off while I'm reading and every so often forget where I put them for safekeeping.) I only buy books that have fu…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-03-21:537324:Comment:98742007-03-21T15:41:07.630ZStephen Blackmoorehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/sblackmoore
I only buy books that have full frontal nudity on the cover. Oh, and a psychic cat. <br />
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The rest I steal.
I only buy books that have full frontal nudity on the cover. Oh, and a psychic cat. <br />
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The rest I steal.