Looks good, Mark! It's a good cover--but the title should be bigger (and darker). There's an unwritten law in publishing (or so I'm told) that the title is larger and above the author's name until the author achieves bestseller status.
I like the idea of using an old-timey newspaper layout. I think it would be even more eye-catching if you used some of the funnier lines from your book instead of the filler text. Perhaps you were already planning that. Either way, it's different from everything else I've seen as far as humor essay book jackets go. Should do well standing on shelves. Good luck!
Thanks! Just between us, it's already available on Kindle; but we're making the formal announcement around May 1st, when we get our first print order in.
I like it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'll pass that one to my editor/webmaster/book designer/wife!
DeleteThe cover is even funny. A toss-up between the dog and the editor job.
ReplyDeleteAt least we didn't have to pay the dog!
DeleteLooks good, Mark! It's a good cover--but the title should be bigger (and darker). There's an unwritten law in publishing (or so I'm told) that the title is larger and above the author's name until the author achieves bestseller status.
ReplyDeleteMakes sense to me.
DeleteI agree with Norma Beisher about the cover being darker and bigger. Otherwise, great cover!
ReplyDeleteExcellent. I do agree about the title, though, a little larger I think.
ReplyDeleteEmily made that change, and we should have a look at the proof copy soon.
DeleteI agree with Norma and I like the cover.
ReplyDeletecheers, parsnip
Thanks!
DeleteVery nice, Mark and Emily.
ReplyDeleteI get half credit for all her hard work!
DeleteI like the idea of using an old-timey newspaper layout. I think it would be even more eye-catching if you used some of the funnier lines from your book instead of the filler text. Perhaps you were already planning that. Either way, it's different from everything else I've seen as far as humor essay book jackets go. Should do well standing on shelves. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteDifferent is good!
DeleteI love it. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna! Hoping to have it out near the beginning of next month.
DeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Just between us, it's already available on Kindle; but we're making the formal announcement around May 1st, when we get our first print order in.
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