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The Top 12 Royalty-free Sources for Book Cover Images

The Top 12 Royalty-free Sources for Book Cover Images

by Cameron Chapman | Jun 26, 2024 | Cover Design, Self Publishing

Despite the adage to not judge a book by its cover, the truth is that readers do judge book cover images when determining what they might want to read next. Without book cover art that stands out from the rest of the books on a shelf (virtual or otherwise), your book...
The 20 Best Book Covers in the Fantasy Genre

The 20 Best Book Covers in the Fantasy Genre

by Elena Rapovets | Jun 11, 2024 | Book Design, Cover Design

It’s hard to overstate the importance of a great book cover. The best book covers grab readers’ attention and spark their curiosity about the story inside. For fantasy books, the cover sets the stage for a journey filled with wonders and adventures. A few...
TikTok Book Covers: How #BookTok Users  are Crushing Author Promotion and Impacting Book Cover Design

TikTok Book Covers: How #BookTok Users are Crushing Author Promotion and Impacting Book Cover Design

by Shannon Clark | Apr 2, 2024 | Book Marketing, Social Media

Let’s talk about TikTok book covers. From publishers and book designers to marketers, knowing what makes a book cover sell is part of the job. This means understanding buyer behavior, genre expectations, color theory, and the fundamentals of design as well as...
The Psychology of Color in Book Design: 17 Inspiring Examples

The Psychology of Color in Book Design: 17 Inspiring Examples

by Shannon Clark | Dec 22, 2023 | Cover Design

In a previous article on the Pantone Color of the Year, we took a look at the company Pantone and its over 70 years of being in the business of color. From lifestyle products to hardware and devices, the company has almost single-handedly created a multi-industry...
Types of Book Covers: 10 Captivating Design Styles to Inspire

Types of Book Covers: 10 Captivating Design Styles to Inspire

by Elena Rapovets | Dec 12, 2023 | Book Design, Cover Design

In the world of books, the cover is the first thing people see. It hints at the book’s story, characters, and themes. Successful jacket designs also manage to grab people’s attention and be remembered.  Different styles of book covers are popular at...
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