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Originally Posted by MGlitch
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I appreciate that you've discovered that the effect cover images has on readers/sales
as a whole is quantifiable and proves that cover images are
relevant to that same whole. However ... none of it proves that there aren't individuals who don't fall into the average/majority category that their research shows they need to focus on.
The publishing industry is free to think they influence me with covers (as are you), because I know differently. I'm not "above" anything, I just don't need/want/care about cover art. I find it pointless. It's that simple. I'm not that unique, so I assume there are some others who fall outside the target demographic as well.
From an author/publisher (seller) standpoint: of
COURSE covers matter. No one with a brain in their head would argue the point. From an individual reader perspective, however, things are entirely different. They may matter to many--even most. But it's silly to think your articles prove that
no one could possibly be immune to their influence.