Does this e-book graphics have potential

e-mail2u · 08-25-2008, 10:46 PM

I was playing around with my graphics software to try out some new e book designs. What do you think about this one..

It is still in development but do you reckon it will have some potential..

Jose Delgado · 08-25-2008, 10:49 PM

Sorry but that's kind of weak.

The letters are a bit ugly and hard to read.

But don't worry Geoff, you'll get there.

Shane Natan · 08-25-2008, 10:49 PM

I dig it!

I definitely reckon it has some potential.

Keep tweakin it...

e-mail2u · 08-25-2008, 11:00 PM

What i am developing is the open book effect, the letters etc was just something i put together quickly. In stead of just seeing the cover you can actually see the first page as well.

Jose Delgado · 08-25-2008, 11:02 PM

Oh ok.

Well, the concept IS pretty good.

Michael Mayhew · 08-25-2008, 11:04 PM

I like the effect. But I would definitely minimize it some. Too big.
Yes, Has potential.

sparrow · 08-25-2008, 11:06 PM

Hey Geoff

cool you can see a little of the inside, nice effect

Ed

talewins · 08-25-2008, 11:14 PM

That is a very good idea. The spine, especially the near spine edge, needs to be just a tad more pronounced. The inner pages aren't quite right yet either. But just like it is, you have a commercial product. Is there any way to patent the idea?

Jamie Iaconis · 08-25-2008, 11:15 PM

Ya, I like it too man...

Keep workin' at it!

JeremyL · 08-25-2008, 11:18 PM

Hi Geoff,

If this is what you set out to achieve, then I think you've done it. The perspective and curvature of the cover, first page, the block of all the pages in the middle, spine and even the back cover are very good.

What's next?

Well done
Jeremy

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-mail2u

What i am developing is the open book effect, the letters etc was just something i put together quickly. In stead of just seeing the cover you can actually see the first page as well.

byronwrites · 08-26-2008, 03:26 AM

I have never liked the perspective graphic thing.

I appreciate the work that goes into them, and the graphics are sorta cool, but when I see one I instantly think,"They're trying to make it look like a real book." Which implies it's not a real book.

Maybe I've seen too many of them promoting low value stuff.

Just an opinion.

Greg Cooksley · 08-26-2008, 04:01 AM

Hey Geoff,

Definitely has potential because it adds a new dimension to the
existing eBook stereotypes...

Perhaps, look at doing one where you are looking up at the book
instead of down.....do you get what I mean?

Also, just make sure everything is crisp and sharp.....there
is nothing shoddier than a grphic that looks "out of focus".

Regards

Greg

Tristan Bull · 08-26-2008, 04:52 AM

I like the concept of the open book.

I had a few of my products created like this and it works very well.

So I like it and it definitely has potential

scene4u · 08-26-2008, 04:56 AM

Open book has worked well for me to. I think the cover needs some honing before you launch the product.

Angela V. Edwards · 08-26-2008, 05:02 AM

I DO like the open book effect. It was the first thing that caught my eye.

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-mail2u

What i am developing is the open book effect, the letters etc was just something i put together quickly. In stead of just seeing the cover you can actually see the first page as well.

semmyw · 08-26-2008, 06:31 AM

Hi cool graphic, looking forward for the complete version

mmurtha · 08-26-2008, 06:40 AM

Hey Geoff,

I like it to, but have to agree with Michael. I'd minimize the opening part a little to put it into proportion. Just a little.

The concept is great I think, and will appeal to buyers because they can catch a small glimpse.

Mary

Dave OSullivan · 08-26-2008, 06:42 AM

I like it!

It's new and different, which is never a bad thing

Dave.

e-mail2u · 08-26-2008, 07:16 AM

Ok i used a slightly better book cover for this one this is an actual e-Book i give away. Tweaked it this morning. Added a reflection to the inside page as well. It is a free book so i never went to town on the cover.

I was also thinking about doing a gif version, where the front cover opens and closes to reveal the inside page. Your views on this idea would be appreciated and i will work on an actual gif to show. Would there be a market for animated gif e-books.

LivingCovers · 08-26-2008, 07:29 AM

Hello,
The script that created that is cool. Your ecover needs a professional touch, though.
Are you bringing it into the market? I hope it'll be as flexible to use as the others.

GrantFreeman · 08-26-2008, 07:48 AM

Great idea. If I could offer a suggestion, first see how the text looks at a bigger size and a different font. Like Arial, Verdana, Impact or Futura, then decide if you can still read the text.

The last book is good, but I think you can do better. Think 'contrast" and "color separation".

Grant

Nice job

e-mail2u · 08-26-2008, 08:30 AM

Thank you all so far, i think i will go and develope this some more. As i am just breaking in to doing graphics for other's and the current standard is very high. I do believe you need to come in with your own style and designs.

Just so you all know this is not done on photoshop, no script/photoshop action is used. I build them from scratch and use a template. I will use one of my more professional graphic creations for the next one.

My original idea was to use like a peel effect on the top right corner, but it distorted the front too much. Theres another prodject to work on...

davemiz · 08-26-2008, 09:19 AM

umm.... its not lookin too hot dude.

use a photoshop action, you'll notice a HUGE difference.

and photoshop is the only way to go designing these types of graphics.

AndrewCavanagh · 08-26-2008, 10:36 AM

I think the idea is really cool.

As Dave says the execution so far is not great.

You might want to try his suggestion of using a photoshop action.

Kindest regards,
Andrew Cavanagh

martinkeens · 08-26-2008, 10:39 AM

I think the second is much better than the first, but on the second one I think the bottom right of the book gets too white and blends in too much. Maybe it's just me, but I like to be able to see edges.

Kat Bartone · 08-26-2008, 10:42 AM

Interesting idea, but I'd rotate it on its vertical axis slightly to the right (CCW) so that the cover itself is front and center, not the 'glimpse'. As it is, the 'glimpse' is less of a glimpse and more of the main focus - to my eye anyway.

Good luck with it!

- Kat Bartone

sylviad · 08-26-2008, 11:13 AM

I wondered if you meant for the graphic on the first cover to look like a turtle.

I do like the concept of a sneak peek at the first page. The second cover is far too busy and out of focus, blurry. It's difficult to make out anything. I'd choose a simple font (not too much fancy curves). Also, I agree that the bottom is too light as it blends into the background too much. Too much use of curved edges - 3x?

My preference is book 1 just because it's cleaner-looking overall, but waaay too big for my monitor.

You want to have it open up by creating it in a gif format? How about this.

Can you get it to open flat so people can read 2 inside pages? For example, the title page and table of contents, or contents and the first page of chapter 1.

You really don't want to get too fancy with animation. Much better if it has a true purpose - something readers will appreciate and benefit from. Use it to show them what they're getting, rather than just to be different.

As it stands, though, I do like the concept. In a way, it entices you - kind of like peeking through a keyhole and making you wonder what's inside. Not sure what my suggestion would do to bandwidth/ download time as I'm sure it would lead to a huge file size.

Sylvia

Dan C. Rinnert · 08-26-2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talewins

That is a very good idea. The spine, especially the near spine edge, needs to be just a tad more pronounced. The inner pages aren't quite right yet either. But just like it is, you have a commercial product. Is there any way to patent the idea?

It's a neat idea, but I would doubt that it's patentable. I'm reasonably sure I've seen this type of effect before.

mmurtha · 08-26-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-mail2u

Thank you all so far, i think i will go and develope this some more. As i am just breaking in to doing graphics for other's and the current standard is very high. I do believe you need to come in with your own style and designs.

Just so you all know this is not done on photoshop, no script/photoshop action is used. I build them from scratch and use a template. I will use one of my more professional graphic creations for the next one.

My original idea was to use like a peel effect on the top right corner, but it distorted the front too much. Theres another prodject to work on...

Geoff,

One of the things I like about you is that you are fresh, full of good ideas, and not afraid to run them by people. You do your own experimenting, and to me, you march to the beat of your own drum.

I look forward to see how things turn out for you this coming year. I have this feeling you'll make your mark in the graphics world.

All the best ...

Mary

e-mail2u · 08-26-2008, 09:48 PM

Thanks for all the positive and neg comments. You can only improve if you can accept the neg and turn it in to positive.

Improved the graphics and added a shadow from the cover to the second page to give it more dept, might of gone a little OTT on the font stlye. But my main goal is to get the open book effect.

Let me know what your views are... I know i need to extend the background losing too much reflection when i move the front cover out.

Jen McVey · 08-26-2008, 10:10 PM

I love the idea, but the execution for me just doesn't work. Yet.

My eye is instantly drawn to the inside page, rather than the title of the ebook itself. Did someone else suggest putting it on a tilt a bit, so the cover text is more front and center?

jjpmarketing · 08-26-2008, 10:13 PM

It is definitely a cool effect... but just seems like overkill to me... but if you turn this into an action script, I am sure it would sell very well... just because it is something new and different.

e-mail2u · 08-26-2008, 10:35 PM

Had a little tweak, i think the main problem is there is too much space between the cover and the first page. This was drawing your attention away from the cover too much, suppose it could be a good effect for subliminal messages. Well this one added a couple of extra pages to break up the gap. let me know what you think.

GrantFreeman · 08-26-2008, 10:43 PM

Now you're getting wayyyy to complicated and abstract. The opposite of what attracts people to the product.

The more simple to read the better. The less "busy" it is the better. The more people can read BOLD BENEFITS, TITLE, AND SUBTITLE, the better.

Flash doesn't sell. What's in it for your customer is what it's all about.

Grant

jjpmarketing · 08-26-2008, 11:01 PM

Also you can tell the text is identical on each page.

08-26-2008, 11:33 PM

Hi Geoff,
I think you got a pretty cool idea there..

Quote:

Your views on this idea would be appreciated and i will work on an actual gif to show. Would there be a market for animated gif e-books.

As far as animated not sure if there is a market for it but laughingbird software does have a program that makes a spin ebook. I slapped this together in like 2 sec so its not perfect - Spin TheeBook

sylviad · 08-27-2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRichJerksNet

Hi Geoff,
I think you got a pretty cool idea there..

As far as animated not sure if there is a market for it but laughingbird software does have a program that makes a spin ebook. I slapped this together in like 2 sec so its not perfect - Spin TheeBook

That's cool! I like that. Just one drawback... it's too tempting to play.

Geoff,

I agree that it's getting way too busy. If you stick with your first attempt, clean up the font so it's more eye-catching and easier to read - make the edges contrast with the background and it should work fine. Forget those extra inner pages. If you make your cover more dynamic yet simple, you will minimize the problem Jen mentioned. Make the text inside smaller so it doesn't overwhelm the cover. The bottom text on the blue cover is perfect - clean, easy to read. Don't like the splashy title font though.

Sylvia

Michael Gentry · 08-27-2008, 11:00 AM

I think it would work.

David Reed · 08-27-2008, 11:02 AM

You might want to have a look at the perspective on the spine. Its way off!

Hit me as soon as I looked at the cover.

David

08-27-2008, 12:00 PM

Quote:

That's cool! I like that. Just one drawback... it's too tempting to play.

Yeah, I always wondered what the idea was behind it myself.. I mean is it going to convert more visitors into sales or just have people playing on your site ..lol

James

e-mail2u · 08-27-2008, 11:12 PM

Hi all,

it's getting better worked on it some more, James love the spinning e book reminds me when i first came across peel away ads ADDICTIVE.

Calmed down on the graphics and held myself back....

let me know what you all think...

graphicsgenie · 08-29-2008, 06:53 AM

Hi

We actually launched Animated Ecovers - The Revolution Starts Here - and sales are doing fine, so yes there is certainly a market, which will only get bigger as we push our product forward.

Cheers

sylviad · 08-29-2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-mail2u

Hi all,

it's getting better worked on it some more, James love the spinning e book reminds me when i first came across peel away ads ADDICTIVE.

Calmed down on the graphics and held myself back....

let me know what you all think...

Yes. I like this one - Fonts much better. I'd make the inside content more readable, though. I liked it better when it showed the book title - only make that font smaller - just so it doesn't overwhelm the cover. The way you did it in the Yellow cover was better just as it was.

I hadn't paid any attention to the spine before. Can you turn (spin) the book to the right so the spine is facing forward a bit more so it's clearer? It looks like there's some sort of image on the spine - you might want to remove it.

You said you were going to modify the reflection, so that's about it.

Once you have these basics down, you can play around a bit with an appealing image that reflects the title.

Sylvia

nikolaaa · 08-29-2008, 08:41 AM

You should work more on perspective.

08-29-2008, 08:51 AM

Looking good there Geoff ...

James

alohanema · 08-29-2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-mail2u

Hi all,

it's getting better worked on it some more, James love the spinning e book reminds me when i first came across peel away ads ADDICTIVE.

Calmed down on the graphics and held myself back....

let me know what you all think...

The background and font are ok, but it is better if you add some pictures there. It's so simple now and there's no eye-catch point.

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e-mail2u Certified Aspie/Gimp Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ma , USA. Posts: 348 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Does this e-book graphics have potential I was playing around with my graphics software to try out some new e book designs. What do you think about this one.. It is still in development but do you reckon it will have some potential..
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Jose Delgado ★★★★★ War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,319 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 25 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Sorry but that's kind of weak. The letters are a bit ugly and hard to read. But don't worry Geoff, you'll get there.

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Shane Natan Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East Coast, USA Posts: 2,606 Thanks: 1,000 Thanked 419 Times in 221 Posts Social Networking	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential I dig it! I definitely reckon it has some potential. Keep tweakin it...
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e-mail2u Certified Aspie/Gimp Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ma , USA. Posts: 348 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential What i am developing is the open book effect, the letters etc was just something i put together quickly. In stead of just seeing the cover you can actually see the first page as well.
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Jose Delgado ★★★★★ War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,319 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 25 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Oh ok. Well, the concept IS pretty good.

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Michael Mayhew Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Nashville, TN , USA. Posts: 3,121 Thanks: 38 Thanked 107 Times in 75 Posts Social Networking	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential I like the effect. But I would definitely minimize it some. Too big. Yes, Has potential.
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talewins Senior Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 1,126 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 9 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts Social Networking	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential That is a very good idea. The spine, especially the near spine edge, needs to be just a tad more pronounced. The inner pages aren't quite right yet either. But just like it is, you have a commercial product. Is there any way to patent the idea?
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Jamie Iaconis Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Ya, I like it too man... Keep workin' at it!
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byronwrites Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 17 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential I have never liked the perspective graphic thing. I appreciate the work that goes into them, and the graphics are sorta cool, but when I see one I instantly think,"They're trying to make it look like a real book." Which implies it's not a real book. Maybe I've seen too many of them promoting low value stuff. Just an opinion.

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Greg Cooksley Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Johannesburg , South Africa. Posts: 2,010 Thanks: 530 Thanked 105 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Hey Geoff, Definitely has potential because it adds a new dimension to the existing eBook stereotypes... Perhaps, look at doing one where you are looking up at the book instead of down.....do you get what I mean? Also, just make sure everything is crisp and sharp.....there is nothing shoddier than a grphic that looks "out of focus". Regards Greg

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mmurtha Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hubbard, Ohio, USA. Posts: 4,387 Thanks: 333 Thanked 113 Times in 89 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Hey Geoff, I like it to, but have to agree with Michael. I'd minimize the opening part a little to put it into proportion. Just a little. The concept is great I think, and will appeal to buyers because they can catch a small glimpse. Mary

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e-mail2u Certified Aspie/Gimp Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ma , USA. Posts: 348 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Ok i used a slightly better book cover for this one this is an actual e-Book i give away. Tweaked it this morning. Added a reflection to the inside page as well. It is a free book so i never went to town on the cover. I was also thinking about doing a gif version, where the front cover opens and closes to reveal the inside page. Your views on this idea would be appreciated and i will work on an actual gif to show. Would there be a market for animated gif e-books.
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GrantFreeman Freeman Creations War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somewhere next to a desert cactus, USA. Posts: 1,078 Blog Entries: 6 Thanks: 273 Thanked 62 Times in 37 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Great idea. If I could offer a suggestion, first see how the text looks at a bigger size and a different font. Like Arial, Verdana, Impact or Futura, then decide if you can still read the text. The last book is good, but I think you can do better. Think 'contrast" and "color separation". Grant Nice job

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e-mail2u Certified Aspie/Gimp Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ma , USA. Posts: 348 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Thank you all so far, i think i will go and develope this some more. As i am just breaking in to doing graphics for other's and the current standard is very high. I do believe you need to come in with your own style and designs. Just so you all know this is not done on photoshop, no script/photoshop action is used. I build them from scratch and use a template. I will use one of my more professional graphic creations for the next one. My original idea was to use like a peel effect on the top right corner, but it distorted the front too much. Theres another prodject to work on...
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martinkeens HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 153 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts Social Networking	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential I think the second is much better than the first, but on the second one I think the bottom right of the book gets too white and blends in too much. Maybe it's just me, but I like to be able to see edges.

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Kat Bartone Proud Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montague MA Posts: 1,029 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 117 Thanked 84 Times in 72 Posts	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Interesting idea, but I'd rotate it on its vertical axis slightly to the right (CCW) so that the cover itself is front and center, not the 'glimpse'. As it is, the 'glimpse' is less of a glimpse and more of the main focus - to my eye anyway. Good luck with it! - Kat Bartone
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sylviad Professional Writer War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,999 Thanks: 141 Thanked 286 Times in 199 Posts Social Networking	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential I wondered if you meant for the graphic on the first cover to look like a turtle. I do like the concept of a sneak peek at the first page. The second cover is far too busy and out of focus, blurry. It's difficult to make out anything. I'd choose a simple font (not too much fancy curves). Also, I agree that the bottom is too light as it blends into the background too much. Too much use of curved edges - 3x? My preference is book 1 just because it's cleaner-looking overall, but waaay too big for my monitor. You want to have it open up by creating it in a gif format? How about this. Can you get it to open flat so people can read 2 inside pages? For example, the title page and table of contents, or contents and the first page of chapter 1. You really don't want to get too fancy with animation. Much better if it has a true purpose - something readers will appreciate and benefit from. Use it to show them what they're getting, rather than just to be different. As it stands, though, I do like the concept. In a way, it entices you - kind of like peeking through a keyhole and making you wonder what's inside. Not sure what my suggestion would do to bandwidth/ download time as I'm sure it would lead to a huge file size. Sylvia
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08-26-2008, 09:48 PM	#30
e-mail2u Certified Aspie/Gimp Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ma , USA. Posts: 348 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Thanks for all the positive and neg comments. You can only improve if you can accept the neg and turn it in to positive. Improved the graphics and added a shadow from the cover to the second page to give it more dept, might of gone a little OTT on the font stlye. But my main goal is to get the open book effect. Let me know what your views are... I know i need to extend the background losing too much reflection when i move the front cover out.
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08-26-2008, 10:10 PM	#31
Jen McVey have passport will travel War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 110 Blog Entries: 4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential I love the idea, but the execution for me just doesn't work. Yet. My eye is instantly drawn to the inside page, rather than the title of the ebook itself. Did someone else suggest putting it on a tilt a bit, so the cover text is more front and center?
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08-26-2008, 10:13 PM	#32
jjpmarketing Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,131 Thanks: 41 Thanked 90 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential It is definitely a cool effect... but just seems like overkill to me... but if you turn this into an action script, I am sure it would sell very well... just because it is something new and different.
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08-26-2008, 10:35 PM	#33
e-mail2u Certified Aspie/Gimp Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ma , USA. Posts: 348 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Had a little tweak, i think the main problem is there is too much space between the cover and the first page. This was drawing your attention away from the cover too much, suppose it could be a good effect for subliminal messages. Well this one added a couple of extra pages to break up the gap. let me know what you think.
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08-26-2008, 10:43 PM	#34
GrantFreeman Freeman Creations War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somewhere next to a desert cactus, USA. Posts: 1,078 Blog Entries: 6 Thanks: 273 Thanked 62 Times in 37 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Now you're getting wayyyy to complicated and abstract. The opposite of what attracts people to the product. The more simple to read the better. The less "busy" it is the better. The more people can read BOLD BENEFITS, TITLE, AND SUBTITLE, the better. Flash doesn't sell. What's in it for your customer is what it's all about. Grant

08-26-2008, 11:01 PM	#35
jjpmarketing Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,131 Thanks: 41 Thanked 90 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Also you can tell the text is identical on each page.
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08-27-2008, 11:00 AM	#38
Michael Gentry HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: St. Joseph MI. USA. Posts: 309 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential I think it would work.

08-27-2008, 11:02 AM	#39
David Reed HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: , , United Kingdom. Posts: 449 Thanks: 16 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential You might want to have a look at the perspective on the spine. Its way off! Hit me as soon as I looked at the cover. David

08-27-2008, 11:12 PM	#41
e-mail2u Certified Aspie/Gimp Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ma , USA. Posts: 348 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Hi all, it's getting better worked on it some more, James love the spinning e book reminds me when i first came across peel away ads ADDICTIVE. Calmed down on the graphics and held myself back.... let me know what you all think...
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08-29-2008, 06:53 AM	#42
graphicsgenie High Impact Specialist War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 2,122 Thanks: 110 Thanked 64 Times in 49 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Does this e-book graphics have potential Hi We actually launched Animated Ecovers - The Revolution Starts Here - and sales are doing fine, so yes there is certainly a market, which will only get bigger as we push our product forward. Cheers
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