Thursday, July 13, 2006
Knockout Book Covers
I came across this impressive article over at Big Bad Book Blog. I have noticed some extraordinary book covers recently including this children’s book on Pirates. The article by Lisa Woods is full of useful tips for independent publishers and authors. Here is a quote before you head on over and see for yourself:
If you want your book to be a contender, don’t underestimate the importance of your cover—more than any other single factor, it determines whether or not your book sells. The average consumer spends just eight seconds looking at a front cover… Printing technology gives a cover a potent visual punch. Read on to find out how you can use special effects in sharp, non-tacky ways that will make consumers see stars all the way to the cash register.
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