Does a picture paints a thousand words?
I never used to think too deeply about novel covers, or so I
thought.
Before sitting down to write a novel, I would stroll into a bookstore
and browse the shelves looking for my next great read.
If I recognized an
author and enjoyed their material before, that was a definite plus for me. But
you don’t realize, or at least I didn't, how influenced you are by a cover.
The cover is the first thing you see – makes sense! But what
does a cover of a novel give you?
Content? Genre? Tone? Curiosity? Story?
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I find covers more 'turn me off' than turn me on. With some books that I quite fancy blurb-wise I actually think. "I couldn't walk out of the door with a book that looks like that."
ReplyDeleteI long for the return of the classic Penguin. How retro/sad is that?!
I get what your saying, and know a particular author whose books were highly recommended but I couldn't bring them home because of the colours - canary yellow and loud pinks don't do much for me. I love a book that give a sense of texture or depth. xx L
DeleteI have been known to buy a book based on cover and then not liking the book!
ReplyDeleteI've been caught out too Michelle. I always read the first page. It's a great help in deciding if you like how the author writes!! xx L
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