What do you look for in a good book cover?
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What do you look for in a good book cover?
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Interesting! Is there something about those particular images that are indicative of a good thriller? Do you see a common pattern with those images in relation to books you associate as good reads?Cate Mbevi wrote: ↑23 Apr 2018, 06:56 I get attracted by the image on the cover of the book. Since I love thrillers more, I look for books with images of someone running, a face looking through the door or window, a gun and the like.
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You sound like you know what you're talking about. I'm going to keep this in mind when I'm searching for my next thriller. Thanks!Cate Mbevi wrote: ↑15 May 2018, 13:52 The chilling feeling that the image immediately provokes in me makes me know that it will be a good thriller. Yes there is a common pattern with those images. They are mostly fear provoking images. This fear creates tension in me thus I read the book to release the tension
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That's a good point. What do you look for personally?KRay93 wrote: ↑18 May 2018, 11:33 Any striking design will capture the attention of a potential reader in one way or another. In certain genres, some readers already associate certain types of fonts and backgrounds with what they are going to read. How many fantasy or romance books have we seen that follow the exact same book cover pattern?
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To be honest, I never judge a book just by the cover. Yes, a striking design will always catch my attention, but if the blurb or the first pages fail to get my attention, I leave the book aside. In terms of design, I am one of those who already associate fonts and backgrounds with what genre I am going to read, although I do not usually let myself be carried away by stereotypes. As I wrote before, several books of fantasy and romance follow the same pattern of design, and very few of those books are truly remarkable.Lgs1089 wrote: ↑22 May 2018, 09:12That's a good point. What do you look for personally?KRay93 wrote: ↑18 May 2018, 11:33 Any striking design will capture the attention of a potential reader in one way or another. In certain genres, some readers already associate certain types of fonts and backgrounds with what they are going to read. How many fantasy or romance books have we seen that follow the exact same book cover pattern?