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NEED HELP choosing between 2 covers for my new book!

by Aforland
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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!
#book #choosing #covers
  • Profile picture of the author Jacko
    Hey Aforland!

    I go for cover 21.

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

    Thanks.
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  • Profile picture of the author TyBrown
    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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    • Profile picture of the author Shawn Lee
      Another vote for design #21...
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  • Profile picture of the author 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.

    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)
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    • Profile picture of the author Rezbi
      Originally Posted by EricMN View Post

      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.
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      • Profile picture of the author RubenJames
        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! :p

        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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      • Profile picture of the author EricMN
        Originally Posted by Rezbi View Post

        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.
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  • Profile picture of the author AdWorkMedia
    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.
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  • Profile picture of the author activetrader
    My eyes went straight to #76
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  • Profile picture of the author T2007
    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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  • Profile picture of the author The Magician
    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.
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  • Profile picture of the author link8
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    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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