Batesy's Book Cover

[batesy]

G'day All,

I need some feedback.

I've got two versions of my book cover and I'd like to know which one you lot like better.

http://diemenscollective.com/diemens_cover1.jpg

http://diemenscollective.com/diemens_cover2.jpg

[Scorcher]

Batesy,

Cover No2 does it for me.

I like the colours, the Cape York feel, and the overall "Vibe" !!

Scorcher

[Nedly]

Couldn't you ask an easier question.
I suppose it all depends on what you want the cover to say.

For visual impact cover no.2 wins.
The colours meld nicely and gives a sense that the story may be turbulent and possibly a little violent.

Cover no.1 has a more ethereal look about it, like this blokes soul is wandering around in the unknown maybe.
For me the cover seems to indicate the story may be a mystery.
The books title really stands out, but does seem a little simplistic.

Personally, I'd be more likely to pick up Cover No.2

Or have I over analysed the whole thing.

[geoffjy]

While cover no.1 is good, i would have to say cover no.2 is a lot more eye catching and the one i would pic up off the shelf.

[batesy]

This is great, fellas.

This is fantastic feedback for me. I'm showing these covers (which I can't claim are designed by me, they're pro jobs) around to everyone I know. It's been great to hear what people have to say about them both.

Book covers are primarily used to impress buyers. So, I guess it stands to reason that the potential buyers should be listened to when it comes to cover impact.

Great stuff.

[ant]

Cover 2 is my pick.

Of course, neither of them even come close the the cover of the new 2009 Cape Yorker magazine!!!!!!!! Also a pro job............

[batesy]

Cover 2 is my pick.

Of course, neither of them even come close the the cover of the new 2009 Cape Yorker magazine!!!!!!!! Also a pro job............


Both products to be available for sale in 2012...!!

[Scorcher]

Cover 2 is my pick.

Of course, neither of them even come close the the cover of the new 2009 Cape Yorker magazine!!!!!!!! Also a pro job............

Your just teasing us Ant !!!!

[Nedly]

Both products to be available for sale in 2012...!!

Hey Batesy, when is the book likely to be available?

[xina]

Definitely No 2. Batesy. Much more eye-catching.
Cheers,
xina.

[batesy]

Hey Batesy, when is the book likely to be available?

Nedly,

Xmas ... hopefully. :)
.

[campdog]

Number 2 Batesy. Hope the contents are as good as the cover,
John

[batesy]

Hope the contents are as good as the cover,
John

Jesus, John, did your parents name you after John The Baptist ...? Because you're hoping for a bloody miracle.

[ant]

Hey Batsey,
Don't forget to send me a copy when it does eventually go to print so that we can review it in the Cape Yorker.

Going by the time it has taken you to decide on a front cover, we should see it reviewed in the 2022 edition of Cape Yorker.

[kingchevy]

I want a bloody copy too .......

[Nedly]

How 'bout a complimentary copy to each person who offers constructive comment in this thread :D
I'm sure the financial controller wouldn't mind.

[campdog]

Jesus, John, did your parents name you after John The Baptist ...? Because you're hoping for a bloody miracle.
Talking of miracles. Im going to the Gold Coast to watch the Cowboys kick the Titans arse.

[ant]

Talking of miracles. Im going to the Gold Coast to watch the Cowboys kick the Titans arse.

I gave up on those type of miracles when NSW lost the second state of origin this year.
I guess there is always hope for the third one but it just doesn't feel right knowing that they have already lost the game. There is always next year.

[geoffjy]

I gave up on those type of miracles ................

There is always next year.

I thought you said you gave up on those miracles Ant?

[loxsmith]

How 'bout a complimentary copy to each person who offers constructive comment in this thread :D
I'm sure the financial controller wouldn't mind.

If that's the case then maybe I better stick my nose in. I like number 2, and no I don't give in to peer group pressure!!

Hope you make a fortune

Glen

[batesy]

NSW...? Origin...?

I didn't see a NSW team at the origin games. All i saw was a handful of male models in tight blue shirts dancing around cuddling people. Maybe the real origin team ended up at a jazz ballet performance somewhere. Mix-ups happen. No one's fault.

Hopefully the proper team will turn up for number 3. Not that it matters ... the mighty maroons will still beat 'em.


@Loxsmith: I hope I make a fortune too. But I'll settle for several cartons of Rum and cola cans ... just to make up for the ones I've had to drink to write this bloody book.

[peter]

Cover 2 is my pick. Can't load all of cover 1, but don't ike colour I can see.
All the best to you and your family.
Peter and Heather

[Swanning_it]

Cover 2 Grabs me too, Batesy!

Ian