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spin · 10-14-2010, 04:38 PM

mountainman · 10-14-2010, 05:21 PM

spin · 10-14-2010, 06:12 PM

storytime · 10-14-2010, 06:16 PM

I would suggest going for the shock value of words on the cover as is apt to produce more sales. Something like: "So.. you thought you knew what the Bible was all about.. think again. Fascinating indepth translation of Eusebius of Caesarea: Gospel problems and solutions. Mountainman's pic in the background.

stephan huller · 10-14-2010, 07:14 PM

well, I think spin wins this one. I like the green cover created at 5:17.

DCHindley · 10-14-2010, 07:22 PM

Roger,

You have the advantage of appealing to both those interested in early Christian literature as well as the modern layperson with questions of their own.

The library edition should be hardbound.

For a paperback edition, I'd suggest developing a cover design that brings out the fact that Eusebius actually did a rather good job of answering "Gospel Questions" in a thoughtful and often very reasonable manner, on a par with modern writers of Q&A books on the bible.

Make the cover look like a modern book of this type (imitate one that has eye appeal, not one that looks old fashioned and dry), but matter-of-factly identifying the author as Eusebius. Let the reader be surprised enough to open it up and get a look at the manner he proceeded. I think they will be pleasantly surprised, and will be more likely to buy the book.

DCH

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Originally Posted by Roger Pearse

People may remember that I commissioned a translation of Eusebius of Caesarea's Gospel problems and solutions awhile back, which I intend to publish and sell to libraries and interested persons (in order to get back what the translator cost) and eventually place online.

The book has now been typeset, and I'm thinking about the cover. But what to put on the cover?

Does anyone have any ideas what the cover ought to look like? Or suggestions as to people who do professional book cover design?

It mustn't look like a novel, because it is pretty dry; but it must be something that will cause people seeing it on Amazon to be interested.

Any thoughts gratefully received!

spin · 10-14-2010, 07:58 PM

stephan huller · 10-14-2010, 08:03 PM

Wow spin that's the best one yet.

Roger Pearse · 10-15-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Elijah

I would go with a more text focused cover over an image one. Something with the original text on a worn parchment background and the modern translation of "the gospel problems and their solutions" raised above the old text, with an emphasize on the solution part.

That's a very interesting image - thank you.

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That or maybe the old hand on the page thing where you see someone is writing out “gospel solutions” on a piece of fresh paper with an old manuscript in front of them.

If you are going to do an image I would try for something that’s going to stand out more like a logo than a portrait.

I agree. Less is more.

All the best,

Roger Pearse

Roger Pearse · 10-15-2010, 01:01 AM

I've not read all the posts in this thread yet -- thanks everyone -- but just picking up on one or two.

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Originally Posted by DCHindley

You have the advantage of appealing to both those interested in early Christian literature as well as the modern layperson with questions of their own.

I hope so. I suspect to appeal to the latter a repackaging of the book, perhaps without all the original text, would be a good idea.

Quote:

The library edition should be hardbound.

For a paperback edition, I'd suggest developing a cover design that brings out the fact that Eusebius actually did a rather good job of answering "Gospel Questions" in a thoughtful and often very reasonable manner, on a par with modern writers of Q&A books on the bible.

Make the cover look like a modern book of this type (imitate one that has eye appeal, not one that looks old fashioned and dry), but matter-of-factly identifying the author as Eusebius. Let the reader be surprised enough to open it up and get a look at the manner he proceeded. I think they will be pleasantly surprised, and will be more likely to buy the book.

Interesting idea indeed. Do you have such a modern book or two in mind that I could look at?

I am very wary of the old-fashioned look.

All the best,

Roger Pearse

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storytime Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 2,608	I would suggest going for the shock value of words on the cover as is apt to produce more sales. Something like: "So.. you thought you knew what the Bible was all about.. think again. Fascinating indepth translation of Eusebius of Caesarea: Gospel problems and solutions. Mountainman's pic in the background.

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stephan huller Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 9,337	well, I think spin wins this one. I like the green cover created at 5:17.

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