What did you think of the cover of this book?

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I think the cover is gorgeous and does a fantastic job of attracting the reader's eye. I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but I am far more likely to read a book that is visually appealing to me!
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The cover is great, It is a good depiction of the information in the book. I love it.
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The cover design is interesting, but a bit vague. It would be nice if it hinted more at the historical or cultural aspects of the book's content.
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Post by hardika gupta »

At first glance and without reading the book yet, the cover doesn’t seem to have much to do with the subject of the book. I’ll have to wait and see if the cover makes more sense once I’ve read the book but I think the disconnect between the subject matter and the cover image might deter some readers from picking up this book. The cover is a classic landscape painting of the American countryside. Rolling hills, agriculture and a train chugging along in the distance. This could be entrepreneurship in America – rooted in tradition but always moving towards innovation and the future.
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The cover of the book was actually very beautiful. It is unique from all othe book covers and stands apart because of its simplicity.
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Post by Jonathan Ken »

I don't entirely like it. I feel since it should have a picture of what it talks about. It may not make people who love this kind of book know what it's about.
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The cover of this book gives me no clue as to its contents. From my point of view, the cover makes me think of a field, horses and rural tranquility. Maybe it has a background. However, it doesn't tell me much about the content.
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At first glance and not having read it yet I don’t see how the cover relates to the book. I’ll have to see if it makes more sense once I’ve read it but I can see how the lack of connection between subject matter and cover might deter people from picking it up.
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The cover page is very perfect and suit the content of the book.
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The cover art showcases a tranquil and timeless landscape painting, evoking the quintessential charm of rural America.
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Post by larry art »

The book's cover may not captivate those unfamiliar with the subject matter, as its significance only becomes apparent after reading the book. However, the cover is visually appealing and fitting, but its relevance is only fully appreciated with some prior knowledge of the country's business landscape and context.
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Post by Janet Maggie »

The book's cover is just there. I wouldn't say it correlated with the book's title or storyline. But, it's just good enough; at least, it's not boring. I think the designer should have done better.
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The book cover seems dull and have no qualities that identify as a business book
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It might also deter readers at first glance
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It just there, nothing that thrilling
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