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In the business of selling, you are selling the product AND you are selling yourself. Your product, in this case your book, is an extension of yourself. If you personally don't like someone, your unlikely to buy something from them (even if it's good). On the flip side, if you really like someone, you'll buy whatever they sell you regardless of whether it is good or not!
-J
posted by
JustinVah
on July 30, 2004 at 2:49 PM
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Is all of this your own work? You are good!
As for the covers, I prefer A and B, but I'd need to know a bit more about the theme of the poetry in the book. 
posted by
Outlawpoet
on July 28, 2004 at 1:38 PM
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well, i don't like any of the artwork - not on a book cover anyway! i'm with scriber, i like the author's picture on the back of the book
posted by
kyle510
on July 26, 2004 at 10:08 PM
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MY VOTE:
b. on the front; a. on the back.
posted by
Gheeghee
on July 22, 2004 at 8:52 AM
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Scriber,
Thanks
. Never noticed pictures on the back of books - but why not...lol.
posted by
MiaElla
on July 22, 2004 at 8:49 AM
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Gina,
It would be another poetry book.
Kind of like the poems I write on here, only edited and re-worked.
posted by
MiaElla
on July 22, 2004 at 8:48 AM
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hi doll--they are all good bookcover material; say a for front d for back.
posted by
scriber
on July 22, 2004 at 8:45 AM
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what's the book about?
posted by
Gheeghee
on July 22, 2004 at 8:36 AM
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i'd have to think about the content
sorry. tg
posted by
tbgroucho
on July 21, 2004 at 9:34 PM
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Hi. Cover A looks realistically good. Any photo cover for the blurb wins hands down. Abstract art appeals to the younger generation. Look at the other examples like different cover editions of Rowling's books, The Princess Diaries. Illustration should appeal to targeted market.
posted by
mariantonia
on July 21, 2004 at 2:30 PM
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qwertyui,
thanks...um...I'll have to keep the animal thing in mind...lol
posted by
MiaElla
on July 21, 2004 at 12:52 PM
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My take on it..
is that I think the first one is good from a "This girl is pretty so I'm going to buy her book" sort of marketing standard.
From a purely artistic standpoint, I like C. It's simple, yet interesting to look at. The rest of them appear a little more busy than I typically like.
Or, you could always go with option E, which is to take a random picture of some sort of animal. People love animal pictures. Just make sure that whatever animal you take a picture of, that it doesn't have some sort of raging erection. That's best remedied by making sure whatever you take a picture of is female.
posted by
qwertyui
on July 21, 2004 at 11:54 AM
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Definately A
That is a gorgeous picture. The rest just don't do any justice.
posted by
Sherri_G
on July 21, 2004 at 8:13 AM
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Mia,
Reread two of your poems and then look at your choices...
your heart will know which one reflects best!
posted by
Original_Influence
on July 21, 2004 at 4:55 AM
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A or B
I would go with the picture because I would like to market myself too, but I do know what you mean about people making comments. I like them both, though.
posted by
Runs_at_dawn
on July 20, 2004 at 1:36 PM
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follow your
posted by
hugz_n_kisses
on July 20, 2004 at 11:16 AM
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Go with your instinct! Beautiful picture! Either way I think you will do great!
posted by
Melodystar
on July 20, 2004 at 9:04 AM
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SanitySlipping,
You're so right - it is what is on the inside that counts - never heard the comedy thing before, but it makes much sense. You can't just have a great cover and a lousy book - it would be like a fool-you-Monet.
posted by
MiaElla
on July 20, 2004 at 9:03 AM
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Angie,
You're probably right - there are a lot of mean and jealous people out there. Thanks for the compliment.
I always love when you visit my posts.
posted by
MiaElla
on July 20, 2004 at 9:02 AM
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A or D
In my opinion - who cares what other people think? It's your baby - do what you think is best. The picture of you is great, not pretentious or conceited. But it also depends on what the subject matter is as well.
Eye-candy will definitely get people to pick up the book, but will they buy it? It all depends on what's inside. Like they say about comedy - Open with your best joke and end with your second best.
posted by
SanitySlipping
on July 20, 2004 at 8:59 AM
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I like the picture of you.
I wouldn't think you were conceited. I think people who make comments like that are insecure and jealous. I had a friend who was a model, and girls were so mean to her. I told her, just ignore them, they are jealous. I like your artwork too, but the picture of you is nice because the book is about you. Just my thoughts, I'm sure you will choose what is best for you
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on July 20, 2004 at 8:36 AM
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MiaElla - Yes, get the girls opinions on this one!
Cuz you have to know that every man on Blogit is gonna say A.
posted by
David1Spirit
on July 19, 2004 at 5:35 PM
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RachelAnna,
Me too - I bought Jewel's book and Suzzanne Vegas...and they were on the cover...lol...oh, but they are famous...hehe.
posted by
MiaElla
on July 19, 2004 at 5:32 PM
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I like the first one, too.
Even if it's pretty it doesn't mean women won't buy it...I would. I'd be drawn to a picture of a beautiful woman just as easily as a great work of art...
posted by
RachelAnna
on July 19, 2004 at 5:27 PM
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David1,
Maybe I should have only asked the women...lol...
posted by
MiaElla
on July 19, 2004 at 5:23 PM
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MiaElla
Go with A! Definately!
posted by
David1Spirit
on July 19, 2004 at 5:13 PM
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