What do you think about the cover?

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The book cover of "Advent of Time" gives a glimpse of how our galaxy looks like. With it , i can have a picture of how it looks like out there.
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The design, colours, and image of the cover work well, although fewer words would be better. I wouldn't expect the book to have a Christian subject matter, as I don't think the cover conveys this at all.
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Looking at the book cover and its title, I initially thought it to be a text that would clarify and detail theories about space and time, relativity,etc. Only when I read the subtitle, did I realise it was anything but. The subtitle also seems to be longer than usual, so i wished it was somehow depicted graphically instead of text.
Nevertheless, I like it as it associates some mystery and depth to the content which makes me intrigued enough to want to read the book.
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The cover of this book deals with the subject matter of universal thought. A set of logical thoughts in contrast with the analysis of the intelligible. Perhaps a debate over the mines of destiny and time and a debate about what is or should be.
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Post by Keturah Larai Gana »

A simpler, homogeneous, drab, and linear flow gives way to a more colorful, lively, joyous, and endless cosmic expanse that is flooded with light. From a distance, the book cover appears visually appealing and revitalizing in this picture.
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The cover is very interesting. It looks like a conversion between space travel (the Milky Way) and white light. This is potentially symbolic of a transition between what is tangible and intangible. I did find that it sparked some interest in the book.
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Blue being my favorite color always gives me a tone of calmness and expectation. Usually I would have that expectation when I look at the Sky. The light depicts a transformation that seems to suggest a vacuum, to be drawn in. All colors of the cover were well chosen, they compliment each other and inspire one to want to read the book or even just looking at it, reminds one of something significant, some kind of wonder. I love the entire structure of the cover
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This is the most captivating book I've come across in this year, 2024. The book cover isn't so captivating but the words written on it, front-and-back. It kind of drew my attention so grossly that I was keen to know what the author had found.
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Honestly, I think it's hokey. It looks cheaply produced. As a potential reader I wasn't sure how the galaxy related to the concept of God.
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Post by Christal Merkey »

I like the way the cover portrays the galaxy, the speed of light, the infinity. There is so much out there to be discovered, and this book cover can show us that. I'm definitely reading this book.
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Post by Esther-David »

I like the cover image. The font selected and the layout makes me think of older textbooks. I like the colors and the contrast of the blue against the black. However, I feel that it is too busy in the lower right hand corner. There are too many words. I would have preferred there to be more of the cover image. The image is great and hints at the themes of the universe and big questions.
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I like and dislike the cover of the book. It originally drew me in as potentially a science fiction book with the space theme until I read about it. Then, on further reflection, I decided it was still very fitting for the concept, and if seen in a bookstore in the correct section, I would have no misgivings about the content. The title on a black foreground that covers the illustration does feel out-dated, however, and makes me think the book is older than it actually is. I likely would have guessed it was published in the 1990's if asked just based on the cover.
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Post by Sanjeev Maurya »

The cover gives me a sense of spiritualism. My view might differ, but it does. The depiction of the cosmos and the universe gives a feeling of deep connecting with spiritual motifs. The title of the book adds to it and it's a perfect example of what I would pick up immediately to read only by looking at the cover.
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It wasn't my favorite book cover. I do understand it - the throwback to the big bang is topical - and it was definitely a better choice than some Roald Dahl clocks would have been. I just felt like the galactic imagery detracted slightly from the text on the cover itself. That being said, I also understand that having something eye-catching is important when you're trying to sell books.
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The intergalactic get away on the cover is apt especially for the title of the book. It is so beautiful
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