Comments on: Your Opinion Needed: Which Cover Do You Prefer?

By: Chris Ashton

Chris Ashton — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:50:12 +0000

Number 4 is where it’s at! Remember, less is more!

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 06:54:12 +0000

I voted for #3 because it kind of gets at the theme (as far as I can assume) of what the book is about. It’s also the one that will ‘jump off the shelf’ the best — great contrast of colors and awesome design that makes the text really stand out. #1 is a second choice… because it has that ‘pop’. For what it’s worth: I really like the design/rule of thirds/etc on #5, but it doesn’t seem to fit for some reason. Gorgeous colors on it, as well. #4 strikes me as unimaginative (no offense to whoever designed it! =) ) and #2 is my least favorite by a lot. [And I don't say this to brag, but I make my living in design/layout/etc.] Hope this helps, Trevin!! Can’t wait to read it!

By: Asa

Asa — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:16:14 +0000

Option three communicates the message of the book far better than the others. Option 1 looks like something I’ve seen before. Option 2looks like David Wells’ “The Courage to be Protestant.” Option 4 looks like Rob Bell and Steve Jobs’ love child. Option 5 I like, but it looks like a cover I’ve seen on Tozer’s “Knowledge of the Holy.”

By: paulthinkingoutloud

paulthinkingoutloud — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:19:07 +0000

As a bookseller, #3, in the lead as I write this, contains elements that could be dated really quickly. I liked the picture in #2, but the graphic elements in #5 (lines going off in every direction) was fresh; something I’d never seen before. Seems we all agree on #1 anyway.

About a year ago I was on a list from Bethany House publishing where they’d send out four covers and ask what we liked best. Was never sure if it was really my opinion they wanted, or just clever marketing for upcoming titles.

By: Brad

Brad — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:46:37 +0000

I agree with commentator #47. #3 is unfocused to relay the message of the book. #5 Would be a good possibility.

By: Michael Clark

Michael Clark — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:07:18 +0000

Trevin i think that three has a lot going on ,however, it does show what the rivals of the ages are being money, food, television, idols of the heart to put it frankly.

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:13:52 +0000

I LOVE 2, it is subtle yet it draws your attention.

By: Brendt Waters

Brendt Waters — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:05:35 +0000

I voted for #3. It illustrates the sub-title quite well. Yes, it’s busy, but so is all the clamoring for our attention and time by the rivals of the sub-title.

Just didn’t like #1. Not sure why.

You can only do #2 if you include a copy of Newsboys’ Adoration album or a video CD of REM’s “Everybody Hurts”.

#4 was a cool cover when it first was being used. But it passed its saturation point 3 or 4 book releases ago.

#5 would be my second choice. Inverse reason of #1. (I have no clue why.)

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:04:19 +0000

#3 with very good overall. It conveys the competition of things vs. Christ. I agree with post #20 about drop the Jesus statue, but for a different reason (2nd commandment compliance).

#2 & #4 are good but look washed out. They would not jump out at me on a store shelf.

#1 – No because of 2nd commandment again.

#5 – Is good, but the font reminds me of some 80′s Christian books I have with minimal design work.

By: Scott Long

Scott Long — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:45:00 +0000

I liked #5, but the title needs to stand out from the background a little more.