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DECEMBER 12, 2008
Judging a book by it's cover...
You're not supposed to, but come on, we all do it. I have picked up many books JUST because I like the cover, and avoided books that have had glowing reviews just because I don't like the cover. You can't deny it, covers play a huge role in getting you to pick up a book, and in who the book will appeal to. Here are some of my favorite book jacket designs, art that has inspired me to pick up a book when I otherwise might not have... Stargirl, Jerry Spinelli Lullaby, Chuck Palahniuk
Looking at these all bunched together I guess I am attracted to book covers that have fairly simple designs and use bright colors. Oddly enough I guess I like upside-down animals too... Chuck Palahniuk (top middle) seems to always put out books with covers that I love, or at least that intrigue me, although I haven't always loved his writing. And Bob Shea (New Socks on bottom right) has become one of my new favorites for children's picture books. I just love his bright, funky, pop-art like drawings. Here are some that I haven't read yet, but want to...partly based on the covers. Three different authors, but the first two have a really similar look that really make me want to read them. Here's a few examples of how book covers can make a difference: Same book, but I like the first cover (the one on the left) MUCH better. It's a great book too, one that I was initially attracted to by the jacket art. Again, same book, different cover. Its a new Junior Fiction book that has gotten wonderful reviews, but the first cover (on the left) is really unappealing to me - I think it looks old. The paperback version just came out (the one on the right) and I think it looks MUCH better. I am curious if the book will get checked out more with this redesigned cover. So, what do you think? Do you have favorite book covers? Have you picked up something just because of the cover art? Is there a book cover out there that you hate? Do you think I should stop judging a book by it's cover? Have I used the word cover enough in this paragraph? Let me know!
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