Quote:
Originally Posted by GlenBarrington
But I don't think it would keep me from reading a book that sounds interesting or has a 'pre sold' reputation.
If a book is for sale, it NEEDS an attractive WELL DESIGNED cover. It is an indication of how seriously the author/publisher takes his/her work. An indication of overall seriousness of intent to me.
|
Project Gutenberg books are (generally) created by volunteers scanning, converting, and proofreading public domain books. Early PG books were text only, and had their illustrations stripped because of the technology constraints of the time. Many of the sources are with blank covers, rebound library copies or missing the original dust jacket. I also think a lot of non-fiction didn't get an illustrated cover a century ago. PG doesn't sell their ebooks, they're all free to download. If cover art is that important to you, you can always download the freebie from PG and see if Calibre can find a cover for you.