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Originally Posted by Hitch
Diap:
Y'know--and I've said this before here on MR, and other places--6+ years ago, I would have agreed with you. When someone originally told me that great covers sold books, I laughed at that person. I was positively derisive, if my memory serves, saying something like "that's utter bosh, content sells books, not flashy covers." And you know what?
I was WRONG. Completely, utterly wrong.
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That's my $.02, FWIW.
And this guy: http://www.creativindie.com/8-cover-...-buying-books/ does a wonderful job dissecting what makes covers WORK. Best article I've read on the topic--and that's saying a LOT, because I have read many (articles on the same topic).
Hitch |
I've no reason to doubt your findings, Hitch; you've always been a straight-shooter. But I'd be lying if I said they didn't sadden me greatly if true. It implies that the book-buying public at large, are freakin' raccoons rather than readers. Shouldn't surprise me, I guess, but still. If you don't mind, I'm going to go hug a few great books with nondescript covers.
