Cover Images
I happened upon an interesting discussion at Indie Authors Group last week. It made me think...
Here is a portion. I hope the members don't mind me reposting here.
Follow AlexanderHow important is the appearance of the book cover in your opinion and do you think that a professional book cover design affects the success and sales of the book?6 days ago
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Follow SusanSusan Uttendorfsky • I don't know about success and sales, but I know as a reader, an e-book's cover will draw me in enough to read the blurb about it. I don't think it influences my purchasing decision, but it definitely influences my "look-at" decision. :)
Which, of course, does lead to a potential sale, because if I don't even look at it, then I can't buy it.6 days ago• Like
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Follow BeverlyBeverly McLean • I certainly agree with Susan on this one. The book cover tells a story in itself and if the cover is drab, abstract, cluttered or poorly developed I believe the reader will feel the same about the interior of the book. If I have to fight to have the cover exactly the way I see it as being, then it's a fight well worth waging! Sales are influenced by many things, but as it is when you go to a restaurant for a meal...the eyes will influence your decisions.6 days ago• Like
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Follow PhilipPhilip Mann • Another ` Aye` to what you said , Susan. I can spend a couple of hours lost in a major bookstore, get fed up with myself, then just buy the next title and cover that catches my eye.It shouldn`t be too hackneyed, or too obvious. something original and subtle does it for me.
Of course, subtlety is not what usually sells, and that`s my problem.6 days ago• Like
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RyanUnfollowRyan Fitzgerald • As though another agreement were necessary ...
Not important for the sale, but definitely important for discovery. If the book isn't recommended to me, then the only two things there to draw me in to read the description will be the title and the cover. The cover, being a visual stimulus, is likely to have the stronger impact.
Here is a portion. I hope the members don't mind me reposting here.
Follow AlexanderHow important is the appearance of the book cover in your opinion and do you think that a professional book cover design affects the success and sales of the book?6 days ago
LikeCommentFollowFlagMoreJames Womack likes this39 comments • Jump to most recent comments
Follow SusanSusan Uttendorfsky • I don't know about success and sales, but I know as a reader, an e-book's cover will draw me in enough to read the blurb about it. I don't think it influences my purchasing decision, but it definitely influences my "look-at" decision. :)
Which, of course, does lead to a potential sale, because if I don't even look at it, then I can't buy it.6 days ago• Like
• Reply privately• Flag as inappropriate8
Follow BeverlyBeverly McLean • I certainly agree with Susan on this one. The book cover tells a story in itself and if the cover is drab, abstract, cluttered or poorly developed I believe the reader will feel the same about the interior of the book. If I have to fight to have the cover exactly the way I see it as being, then it's a fight well worth waging! Sales are influenced by many things, but as it is when you go to a restaurant for a meal...the eyes will influence your decisions.6 days ago• Like
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Follow PhilipPhilip Mann • Another ` Aye` to what you said , Susan. I can spend a couple of hours lost in a major bookstore, get fed up with myself, then just buy the next title and cover that catches my eye.It shouldn`t be too hackneyed, or too obvious. something original and subtle does it for me.
Of course, subtlety is not what usually sells, and that`s my problem.6 days ago• Like
1
RyanUnfollowRyan Fitzgerald • As though another agreement were necessary ...
Not important for the sale, but definitely important for discovery. If the book isn't recommended to me, then the only two things there to draw me in to read the description will be the title and the cover. The cover, being a visual stimulus, is likely to have the stronger impact.
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