11-22-2022, 04:56 PM | #31 |
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Both of the versions of the Neuromancer cover are hideously bad. The other older covers aren't anything to praise either.
I think the move to ebooks is driving covers to simpler, bolder designs so that books are distinguishable on screens. But I also think some people are looking at older covers with their nostagia goggles on. |
11-27-2022, 11:58 AM | #32 |
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I think the reason is because publishers want the book cover to show up well on an ereader or ereading app. It seems like most modern covers are generic looking, with a base color background and exaggerated type font for the title.
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11-28-2022, 09:30 AM | #33 |
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They suck because people like me attempt to create them!
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11-28-2022, 10:10 AM | #34 |
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I'd gauge today's covers on today's books. New covers on old books is an economic thing, as others have discussed. If you are trying to sell your book (as a new book would), you'll put more effort into the cover. If you are just trying to "keep you book on the shelf for the existing audience" - then you won't bother
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11-28-2022, 02:47 PM | #35 |
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Go look at many of the (SF) covers from the 60's and before
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