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You've heard the old
saying "Don't judge a book by it's cover"? Well don't believe it. If
the cover is intriguing the reader will be apt to give it more than just a quick
glance. The cover is an important part of the book, after all it is the first
thing the reader will see, so it should reflect the genre, theme, mood and style
of the book.
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There are three elements of a cover
design for a book: the front cover, the spine and the back cover. They all play
an equally important role in enticing the reader to choose the book. The three
elements should flow together seamlessly with an overall balance in color and
design.
The design will also need to take
into consideration the number of ink colors that will be used to print the cover.
Most covers are printed in Four Color Process which allows for use of full color
images. If printing costs only allow for one or two colors the design will usually
use black or another dark color and a contrasting or complimentary color to create
a very effective two-color cover.
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The front cover of a book should
peak the curiosity of the reader. What does the cover tell them? It needs to tell
them more than just the title of the book and the author's name. The cover should
reach out and grab the reader and make them want to read what's inside. To do
this the cover should be attractive, well designed and most of all give the reader
a glimpse of what's inside.
We offer
cover designs using a variety of types of images including photography, graphic
elements and custom illustrations. Depending on the type and subject of the book,
the target audience and the images available, we will work with you to achieve
a design that will sell your book.
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Wrap-Around
Cover
A cover
wraps around the book, from the front across the spine to the back cover. A design
that uses the same background or design elements on the front, spine, and all
or part of the back cover creates a wrap around effect. This design style gives
the cover a consistent look and feel.
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The Book Spine
The spine
of the book is an important element of a book's cover design due to the fact that
many books are displayed with only the spine showing. The spine of the book should
contain the book title in legible font and large at the bottom of the spine but
can also proceed and even appear larger than the title if the author name is highly
recognizable and will sell the book quicker then the title.
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The back
of the book is the area most readers will turn to to find out more about the book.
A short synopsis of the story is a way to give the reader a sneak preview. The
back cover is also a great place to put author information, reviews or endorsements
and, don't forget your web site address.
You will
also want to include your ISBN bar codes where it can be easily scanned at the
cash register.
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Call: 1-888-284-2654, Monday - Friday 9:00
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