tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post1164044799205022743..comments2024-03-27T22:25:42.129-05:00Comments on Reading the Past: Historical fiction paperback makeovers, part twoSarah Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-15637595510815509812016-12-28T19:14:21.456-06:002016-12-28T19:14:21.456-06:00Covers do definitely sell books. The book descrip...Covers do definitely sell books. The book description is the main deciding factor for me, but I've been persuaded to give a book a try if it has an enticing cover.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-38160607446976505092016-12-28T19:12:44.022-06:002016-12-28T19:12:44.022-06:00I agree with you, Harald. I like the design and e...I agree with you, Harald. I like the design and especially the font on the Judy Blume hardcover. To me the paperback looks like your standard women's fiction novel. It's one I meant to read when it came out, but I haven't yet.Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-8875073406994773302016-12-28T16:50:09.666-06:002016-12-28T16:50:09.666-06:00Enjoyed seeing a view of both covers. They say don...Enjoyed seeing a view of both covers. They say don't judge a book by its cover, however I do and I believe the cover sells the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-29796245877754393782016-12-28T12:43:47.022-06:002016-12-28T12:43:47.022-06:00Interesting analysis. For me, the Judy Blume HB is...Interesting analysis. For me, the Judy Blume HB is infinitely better: evokes the right '50s feel, whereas the PB update feels almost like nonfiction to me. It's an obvious model shot done recently. Breaks the spell. Also agree about Secret Chord.Harald Johnsonhttp://haraldjohnson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-25932031227595974882016-12-28T10:42:21.856-06:002016-12-28T10:42:21.856-06:00That's interesting that there's a trend in...That's interesting that there's a trend in Christmas cards as well - I'll have to look over the ones I received.<br /><br />In most cases, I like both of the covers also. For The Secret Chord, I strongly prefer the hardcover design, though.<br /><br />Hope you have a great New Year too!Sarah Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340312953393474963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19307003.post-84873467628453092062016-12-28T06:27:21.238-06:002016-12-28T06:27:21.238-06:00I agree with you that book cover art is fascinatin...I agree with you that book cover art is fascinating, and its link with marketing. Kind of like Christmas cards - we received many more Santa Claus cards this year and not as many snowy landscapes. I'd read most of your pictured books with either cover! Thanks for the post and Happy New Year!Katharine Otthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01392487226330656489noreply@blogger.com