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Originally Posted by John F
Isn't downloading of covers frowned upon, i.e. copyrighted material.
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That depends on the jurisdiction that applies. In general you should assume that you can be sued for infringement of copyright by downloading. In the US it is illegal to download copyrighted images unless the site clearly states that, for example, it is okay to download for personal use, or that images are in the public domain. Fair use cannot be used as defence currently for books (maybe never will).
Chances of getting caught? Slim to none. Plus the copyright holder has to sue. That doesn't make it any more legally or morally okay to do.