NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book!

Aforland · 08-16-2011, 04:08 PM

You guys have been GREAT helping me narrow my book cover designs down to 2 and I would like everyones input to decide which one is the most mass marketable design.

If you would like a free copy when it comes out for helping me just let me know.

Here is the link:
99designs.com/print-design/vote-40qoap

Thanks for your help! Again!

Jacko · 08-16-2011, 05:08 PM

Hey Aforland!

I go for cover 21.

Yes I'd appreciate a copy
when it comes out, please.

Thanks.

Michael D Forbes · 08-16-2011, 06:27 PM

21 stands out as more "pro" looking, I have no idea why.

Rezbi · 08-16-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Micheal D Forbes

21 stands out as more "pro" looking, I have no idea why.

It's because the main title and copy (on the back) of the book is dark writing on light background.

And that's why that's the better one. IMO.

ThatMichaelKid · 08-16-2011, 07:17 PM

Agreed! Cover 21 looks great, looks more like a seller. Good job.

TyBrown · 08-16-2011, 08:16 PM

I like the first one better. The contrast of the black and white calls my attention and stands out more to me. It feels a bit cleaner as well.

I think they are both great, though. Curious, I've seen logos, full sites, etc. on 99designs but have never seen a book cover. What price did you put on it to get these great designs?

Shawn Lee · 08-16-2011, 08:57 PM

Another vote for design #21...

EricMN · 08-16-2011, 10:41 PM

I did a little research lately for a friends business and found that people significantly prefer cool colours in their background, especially blue. Going off that I'd say the second one.

However it isn't just about the colour scheme, I think the layout and way the words have been placed and accented are more powerful for #21. The second one loses the important of the word secrets. If it isn't a secret, I could probably figure it out on my own.

Go for #21.

(for those interested and with access there is a very exquisite report on figure-ground colour preferences fresh off the presses: Schloss, K.B., Palmer, S.E. (2011) Aesthetic response to color combinations: preference, harmony and similarity. Attention Perception and Psychophysics 73: 551-571)

Rezbi · 08-16-2011, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricMN

I did a little research lately for a friends business and found that people significantly prefer cool colours in their background, especially blue. Going off that I'd say the second one.

Maybe, but do the colours make them buy?

The only thing that matters is whether or not the advertising - in this case the book cover - makes them buy.

RubenJames · 08-17-2011, 12:05 AM

It looks like I might be the odd-ball out this time around...I like the "Swinging Balls" book better!

#21 looks like so many of the other books that I've got on my bookshelf of Self-help books...and it's NOT a small library!

Maybe because it has "motion" in the swinging red ball ready to cause "Action" with the others...as well as the cliche of swinging a pendulum or watch in front of the "subject's" eyes!

And, Yes! Of course, I would Love a copy of what looks like a VERY interesting book!

Thanks in Advance!

Ruben

EricMN · 08-17-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rezbi

Maybe, but do the colours make them buy?

The only thing that matters is whether or not the advertising - in this case the book cover - makes them buy.

Not sure. Would you say people are more inclined to buy what they find pleasant, attractive and caters to their preferences or something that doesn't do all of these things (or at least to a lesser degree)?

It doesn't hurt to play all the cards, and to play them to the tune of human psychology.

But I did say that the layout for #21 made a more powerful message that would translate to better selling power.

AdWorkMedia · 08-17-2011, 12:22 AM

21! I'm not sure if I can call a book cover web 2.0, but 21 is going in that direction! The other one looks a bit dated and not very appealing.

activetrader · 08-20-2011, 09:04 PM

My eyes went straight to #76

T2007 · 08-23-2011, 09:44 AM

Blue, blue, blue cover - that is my color of preference.
Design is beautiful too - eye catcher.
So... #76 By boedishm does it for me

The Magician · 08-23-2011, 08:43 PM

My vote is #21 hands down. The headline leaps out at you and the subheadline text remains legible. The color scheme looks more professional & businesslike. Finally, the pendulum graphic doesn't do anything for me -- it certainly doesn't connote of hypnotism or mesmerism. I would like a copy, btw.

link8 · 08-23-2011, 09:10 PM

21 looks really nice as it looks professional and what you expect to see on a book store.

Also the design looks like it's already a best seller =)

Scott Henderson · 08-23-2011, 09:18 PM

I like 76 still, I can hear the hypnotic click of the balls just by looking at the cover, it really represents the title. The other is really good too, both could be winners, I just like 76 better.

And yes I would like to take you up on your offer of a copy when it's released..Thanks

08-16-2011, 04:08 PM	#1
Aforland Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 16 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! You guys have been GREAT helping me narrow my book cover designs down to 2 and I would like everyones input to decide which one is the most mass marketable design. If you would like a free copy when it comes out for helping me just let me know. Here is the link: 99designs.com/print-design/vote-40qoap Thanks for your help! Again!

08-16-2011, 05:08 PM	#2
Jacko HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 209 Thanks: 28 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Re: NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! Hey Aforland! I go for cover 21. Yes I'd appreciate a copy when it comes out, please. Thanks.
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08-16-2011, 06:27 PM	#3
Michael D Forbes Optimistic Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 488 Thanks: 141 Thanked 162 Times in 111 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! 21 stands out as more "pro" looking, I have no idea why.
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ThatMichaelKid Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 41 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! Agreed! Cover 21 looks great, looks more like a seller. Good job.

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TyBrown HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 343 Thanks: 94 Thanked 39 Times in 34 Posts Social Networking	Re: NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! I like the first one better. The contrast of the black and white calls my attention and stands out more to me. It feels a bit cleaner as well. I think they are both great, though. Curious, I've seen logos, full sites, etc. on 99designs but have never seen a book cover. What price did you put on it to get these great designs?
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Shawn Lee Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 46 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! Another vote for design #21...

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EricMN JSEN Copywriting Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 165 Thanks: 93 Thanked 96 Times in 65 Posts Contact Info	Re: NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! I did a little research lately for a friends business and found that people significantly prefer cool colours in their background, especially blue. Going off that I'd say the second one. However it isn't just about the colour scheme, I think the layout and way the words have been placed and accented are more powerful for #21. The second one loses the important of the word secrets. If it isn't a secret, I could probably figure it out on my own. Go for #21. (for those interested and with access there is a very exquisite report on figure-ground colour preferences fresh off the presses: Schloss, K.B., Palmer, S.E. (2011) Aesthetic response to color combinations: preference, harmony and similarity. Attention Perception and Psychophysics 73: 551-571)

08-17-2011, 12:05 AM	#10
RubenJames HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sunny California Posts: 99 Thanks: 57 Thanked 23 Times in 18 Posts	Re: NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! It looks like I might be the odd-ball out this time around...I like the "Swinging Balls" book better! #21 looks like so many of the other books that I've got on my bookshelf of Self-help books...and it's NOT a small library! Maybe because it has "motion" in the swinging red ball ready to cause "Action" with the others...as well as the cliche of swinging a pendulum or watch in front of the "subject's" eyes! And, Yes! Of course, I would Love a copy of what looks like a VERY interesting book! Thanks in Advance! Ruben

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T2007 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CA, USA Posts: 200 Thanks: 164 Thanked 48 Times in 23 Posts	Re: NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! Blue, blue, blue cover - that is my color of preference. Design is beautiful too - eye catcher. So... #76 By boedishm does it for me

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The Magician One of the Boys Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! My vote is #21 hands down. The headline leaps out at you and the subheadline text remains legible. The color scheme looks more professional & businesslike. Finally, the pendulum graphic doesn't do anything for me -- it certainly doesn't connote of hypnotism or mesmerism. I would like a copy, btw.

08-23-2011, 09:10 PM	#16
link8 HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 150 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! 21 looks really nice as it looks professional and what you expect to see on a book store. Also the design looks like it's already a best seller =)
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Scott Henderson Full Time Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Korea - USA Posts: 344 Thanks: 125 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book! I like 76 still, I can hear the hypnotic click of the balls just by looking at the cover, it really represents the title. The other is really good too, both could be winners, I just like 76 better. And yes I would like to take you up on your offer of a copy when it's released..Thanks
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