Same book different covers

A lesson learned about different covers general selling. With this bundle, collect all four unique cover designs of keri smiths wreck this journal, including the classic black, as well as three special limited edition covers. Kate scott aug, 2014 in case your head has been under a rock recently and you havent heard, theres a new set of harry potter covers coming out in september from bloomsbury. Im traditionally published dependently published so thats strictly up to the publisher. This makes sense from the point of view from the publishing industry, but it can be confusing for readers. So please post your own different versions of the same book. Look for interviews with the author where she may have been asked those questions. Why book covers are so important writers and authors.

It is simply a marketing moment to promote the book, and does little more than lend confusion to the collector market. Why do so many of this years book covers have the same. I welcome everybody to give me tips, but i dont strive. These books have different covers, the title page and page may differ, and the page margin sizes may differ same type area, smaller trim, but to a bibliographer they are the same edition. Both covers incorporate the lightning bolt, but are otherwise extremely different. This is an occasional feature where i compare different covers of the same book. It is not meant as a way to dupe readers into buying the same book, but rather its a means to let new readers acquire some hard to find copies they may have missed earlier. Very often this is because an author is dealing with different publishing houses in different markets. Can i have the same book printed in different sizes or with.

Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, this true story also shines with an unexpected, lifechanging love. Listing book with different cover than pictured but same isbn. A successful book will typically go through at least three major release cycles. They are so pretty, illustrations are amazing, colour combinations are simple and eyecatching. Jul 29, 2016 57 book covers that look incredibly similar. Decide whether you want to enjoy a classic hard or soft cover book, a diecut window linen, leather or paper cover book, or the higher quality layflat. Because poor foreign students cant afford the books. In this specific case, john gall created most of those original designs i think one or two might not be his.

Optimal or not the only solution left is to identify the printing of your book in your seller comments which you should do for all books with multiple printings and the cover variation. Textbook publishers often sell the same or essentially identical books in different countries for different prices. Do you think that books should universally look the same, or should publishers continue to jacket them differently in different countries and markets. They often know and love a book by a specific title, or book cover. Whats the difference between ebook and print covers. Sep 27, 2016 heres how book covers look in the uk vs. Why book covers are so important jo linsdell 2 comments the popular idiom is dont judge a book by its cover, but despite how true it might be in an idealistic sense, the reality of the book industry is that the vast majority of readers do indeed use the cover of a book as a deciding factor in not only whether or not they should buy the. Before diving into the differences, lets first have a look at the similarities. Aug 06, 2012 hmm, i never like to see the same cover on two different books. Each of these editions should have pictures of an international version compared to its more traditional counterpart to show that, though they look different, they are the same content wise.

Intended parodies or well known examples of plagiarism are omitted. Same kind of different as me christian book distributors. Same kind of different as me and millions of other books are available for instant access. Textbook publishers often sell the same or essenti. In these updated editions, wreck this journal asks readers to muster up their best mistake and messmaking abilities and to fill the pages of the book or destroy them. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Like kovacs in altered carbon, each novel feels the same.

Can i let people choose their own color from the amazon listingpage. Book covers, dust jackets, and casewrap books by joel friedlander on november 20, 2009 31 comments the post continues the book construction blueprint, a series of posts providing reliable guidance to anyone taking on the construction of a book that. Update 1110 mom has reported that these are way too too hard and very detail oriented to see specifically wahts supposed to be different. Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy by douglas adams had countless cover versions over the years.

Although it doesnt happen very often, publishers will print two different book jackets for the same book. For example, if you have a novel that was originally released in 1995, and then rereleased in 2007 with a new cover and the same content, we can link those two editions so. Each part of the covers is examined for its proper function and use. Meet denver, raised under plantationstyle slavery in louisiana until he escaped the man in the 1960s by hopping a train.

Im back with 5 new book covers to pick and choose your favorite one. Several different designers and publishers have used this approach on hardcovers and paperbacks alike, especially those. Also if you increase your book size please check for resolution warnings. In comic books, a variant cover sometimes variant edition refers to an issue of a comic book printed with multiple covers, each with unique cover art. It is what you attach to your complete book proposal when submitting it to agents or publishers. You only have to look at the use of colours on that artwork to see why it attracted so many new readers, and i still get a lot of compliments about that cover.

Jan 23, 2011 a book you can get it from book stores there is different covers for the book and movie its exactly the same thing buy it at movie stores maybe videoezy asked in books and literature, vampires. How and why theyre different what i dont know about art can fill a book entitled, i dont know if its art, but i know what i like. Book covers, dust jackets, and casewrap books the book. But the reasons that books differ so much across different markets isnt solely down. The problem is different printings of a book will often have different covers.

Thats why its important to note what printing a book is. The inside cover of the book same, same but different is covered with different kinds of stamps from america and india. Why does kdp not care that some users are flooding the. The covers of lincoln in the bardo by george saunders composite. Most of the following covers are english printings and the same edition even the 20th anniversary edition is still the same content as far as i know only a few of these are nonenglish. Its not unheard of to have a dozen or more different covers for the same title. Whether its a case of two titles using the same stock. Design principles are not the same the whole world over, leading to, for example, simpler designs on many uk covers, with more frequent use of negative space, and more detailed designs on us covers that cram in more imagery, potentially speaking to different cultural perceptions of value for money. The pages are bound together, and the book has either a hardcover or soft. And in the back of the book where it shows the answers its just circlesspots to show wherewhat there is no text to explain whats actually different if you cant figure it out, youre out of luck. Have your personalized book delivered to your home or nearest walmart same day pick up available for select book types. The book construction blueprint continues with a discussion of the elements of the covers of casebound hardcover books, paper cover softcover books, and casewrap hardcover books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.

Now and then artists think they have the greatest idea for their new album cover, but all they do is reinvent the wheel. Before seeing your article i wondered if testing multiple book covers could be done. It looks like theyve used the same model, actually, so why have such a different style cover. Cover in this case and anthony horowitzs stormbreaker. Publishers often use the same typesetting for the hardcover and trade paperback versions of a book. May 30, 2012 how do you feel about this idea of different covers for different countries. The first comic book marketed with a variant cover was the 1986 first issue of the man of steel, which featured two different covers by writerartist john byrne. Can i post the same book, using 2 different book covers at the same timenothing in the actually book would be different other than the cover. The image must be the cover art, or a professional scan or professional photograph of the cover. I changed my arkane covers again in march 2014, after a number of articles about using people on the covers convinced me to do the same we added a lara croft style figure on the first 3 books, and also changed desecration from a white, artistic, literary cover to something more befitting a crime thriller as below. Mar 11, 2014 my 1st book eva a tale of love lies and luxury was released on oct 7th 2015. Publishers regularly change book covers to attract book buyers. If you add two versions of the same book that have exactly the same title.

One is not necessarily more valuable or collectible than the other. First a hardcover, followed by a trade paperback, and finally a mass market paperback. You want your cover to be different and unique, but you also want to tick all the right boxes. An examination of some of the top selling books in the kindle store yields surprises. The new image is still trees, but theyre different trees. But, sometimes a book is published with a different title in different countries. Can i offer the same book with two different cover options on the same amazon listing. Now, i have no place to list the same isbn, but with a different cover, except with the primary choice. Hmm, i never like to see the same cover on two different books. American book covers were more colorful, almost garish, while british book covers were more austere and muted. A book is a physical book that has the text, images, etc.

Its just more confusion, but i guess it can be nice if another country has a prettier cover. A few of my book listings were separate, and then were blended. Lawrence hill wrote an interesting article about why his canadianpublished novel the book of negroes was being released as someone knows my name in the united states. You often see the same book published by different publishers or in different countries with a different. However, when a book is reissued years after the original publication date, it only makes sense to give it a fresh look and title that reflect the current times.

These 50 awesome book covers will inspire you learn. Buyers should not be surprised by the cover differences but often are. Because the first sale doctrine does not apply to overseas sales no. Sometimes, a publisher will rerelease a book with a different cover but the same isbn, whether because of a major award or just to keep a uniform design when a new book comes out. Every week, the thread tackles your book questions, big and small. We will link multiple editions of the same book as long as they are substantially the same item. And as you can see, sometimes the title itself may change. Showcase your photos in one of our 5 book sizes or 7 book types. The most common and strongest series branding is to keep general color. Pr one book a us designer got right was george saunders novel lincoln in the bardo, says arthur. Debbie at the cover collection and i rolled up our sleeves. Learn more about timelines for updates to published books.

I know which is sad for the book that had the origional cover as people think that book copied off the other ones. My mum didnt want to hire the new babysitter because she is a punk with red and blue hair, but she is the most responsible babysitter ever you really should never judge a book by its cover. Many of these books are just the same book, with different covers. Different background, hair color or angle, but its the same couple. The issue of multiple covers being used for the same book is real. Similar ideas are appearing on both sides of the atlantic. Change your book cover is an old book marketing tool. Album covers that look very similar rate your music.

I noticed it a few times, even warned publishers when the book was an arc, but even by then its probably too late or they dont care. Why do american and british publishers create different covers for the same books. Why do different countries have different book covers. Of course, though it is usually the publisher which does this, not the author. Sep 26, 2019 get ready for a doubletake because these five books are the same, but have different titles and covers for different audiences. Thankfully im not creative enough to come up with a suitably average punchline. By belinda pollard 61 comments theres a lot of debate in selfpublishing circles about whether book covers should have people on. But on a recent trip to england, even i, the artistically challenged, noticed that british and american cover art was decidedly different. Why do some of your reissues have different covers and.

This is just for fun so there are no wrong answers. I dont really think theres a point to different covers for different countries. Is this an effective form of group price discrimination. Also, sometimes there is information about the cover image in the inner flap or first few pages of the book. Can different editions of books have the exact same isbn. Aug 25, 2015 why do so many of this years book covers have the same design style. While, were on a role, here are twentyone more harry potter covers from here and around the world.

As well as the size, color format, and file type listed above, amazon maintains the following product image standards. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Create a post card and stamp that you could send to a family member, friend, classmate, librarian, or teacher. Similarities and differences between print books and. A film adaptation written by aaron sorkin and directed by danny boyle, with michael fassbender starring in the title role, was released on october 9, 2015.

Same book, different cover cover love librarything. Do they make any difference to the actual content of the book. It sounds like bad 80s standup material, doesnt it. Magda and her sister klodia are cut from the same cloth they are both kind and generous.

I see on this forum that some users have uplaoded over 10k books to kdp. Why do copies of the same book have different covers. First we have the classic original covers, the ones that graced the books when most of us first read them which i still love and think are some of the best harry potter book covers. Can there be different covers for the same book answers. The image must be of the correct edition of the book, if the editions have different cover art. Photo books create your own photo book walmart photo.

Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Same kind of different as me paperback march 11, 2008. And here are a few covers of the same title published in other countries. Different cover concepts with one signature element. Can i post the same book, using 2 different book covers at the same timenothing in the actually book would be different other than the. Im thinking of publishing a hardbound journal with ingramspark. Id used a different cover artist for before nightfall earlier that year, because the book was a standalone and i wanted it to look dramatically different from the dan taylor series. K why book covers are not the same publishing crawl. Whats the difference between a cover letter and a query letter. We get a lot of questions when we are providing our ebook formatting and print book formatting services about the similarities and differences between a book and an ebook with reflowable text. I know therere more lists with record covers that look shockingly similar. Can i have the same book printed in different sizes or. Dec 01, 2015 every week, the thread tackles your book questions, big and small.

You often see the same book published by different publishers or in different countries with a different cover, depending on who publishes it or where. Other examples of books with different covers include. Im looking to buy the da vinci code online and have found the same book with two or three different covers. I was sad to see the old paradise trees cover go, but its been on the book since 20, and working with cover designers is the best fun ever. Same kind of different as me was a major motion picture by paramount in fall 2017. Can an author publish the same book with different covers. Why do some of your reissues have different covers and titles. Get ready for a doubletake because these five books are the same, but have different titles and covers for different audiences. Amazon is thus full of an enormous quantity of exactly the same books, flooded by users who do this flooding full time.