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Do you judge a book by it’s cover?

20th May 2010 by Lindy Smith

I’ve just read a very interesting article published in the Guardian online yesterday regarding book covers. I am never happy with the covers of my books so it was interesting to read:

“Books long ago became a product, and the say-so of just one or two buyers can change a jacket from one that an author and publisher love, to a generic design for a mass-market appeal.”

My book cover experience

I often love the cover designs that my art directors initially show me but ultimately everyone else has their say too and the cover concept gets changed and tweaked and I believe losses a lot of its uniqueness and appeal.

“Jonathan Ruppin, a bookseller at Foyles, put the problem in stark relief: on average, book buyers spend just 0.8 seconds looking at a jacket – a phenomenally short sales pitch. Getting it right is vital. The question is, who knows best?”

What do you think?

Do you like the covers of my books or do you think they should be more inspirational? Leave a comment and let me know.

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  1. Becky says

    22nd May 2010 at 5:36 pm

    Hi Lindy,

    I always think your books look fab and very inspiring!

    It was your ‘Bake Me I’m Yours..Cookie’ that got me in to cookies!! I didn’t really know much about cookies, but when I saw the cover of your book it just intrigued me!!

    I also own your ‘Cakes to Inspire & Desire’ book and it certainly does just that!

    I always think that your sheer passion for the craft shows through in your books and I always feel inspired when reading your books.

    Can’t wait for your cupcake one!

    Becky
    x

  2. Lindy Smith says

    22nd May 2010 at 8:35 pm

    Hi Becky
    Thank you for taking the time to comment. Regards the covers I alway just feel they could be so much better! I’ve not yet seen the cover for my cupcake book yet so who knows I might be pleasantly surprised!!
    Lindy

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