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I am glad you mentioned the dots in the corner. I am curious about their purpose.Danielle Leonardi wrote: ↑12 Mar 2025, 21:11 It's so hard not to judge literal books by their covers! I have to admit, I would not have picked this up to read the back cover based on the front cover alone. The colors yellow and red are off-putting to me, and the dots in the corners irritate my OCD, and make me think of my previous job at an IT distributor. I would prefer a cover that is more relatable to someone working at a minimum wage job, if that makes sense.
I agree with your assessment of the title. It does appear that it will appeal to a wide audience. Financial empowerment is currently a hot topic.Luiza Adela wrote: ↑13 Mar 2025, 14:27 The title immediately grabs attention, making it clear that the book is about financial growth and wealth-building, even starting from a modest income.
The simplicity of the design keeps the focus on the title, which is a smart choice for a finance book. It conveys professionalism and makes the book feel accessible to a wide audience. The key takeaway from the cover is that achieving financial success is possible for anyone, reinforcing the book’s theme of financial empowerment.
I don't normally read finance-related books either, but the 100% guarantee does sound promising.Julie Basil wrote: ↑16 Mar 2025, 17:48 I am not one who regularly reads finance related books, so I would probably not pick up this book to read the back cover if I saw it in a book store or in a library.
You are right, Bertha; I assume that is one of the reasons why his picture is on there.Bertha Jackson wrote: ↑17 Mar 2025, 10:38 Since this book is not one of my favorite genres, I would have probably walked past it unless I knew the author from previous readings. In this case, the author's picture on the cover would have drawn me to this book because I have read, enjoyed, and found his previous books helpful.
Oh yeah the dots really bother me too. They seem a bit uneven and with little purpose so far but I'm curious to learn why such design choice was made.Danielle Leonardi wrote: ↑12 Mar 2025, 21:11 It's so hard not to judge literal books by their covers! I have to admit, I would not have picked this up to read the back cover based on the front cover alone. The colors yellow and red are off-putting to me, and the dots in the corners irritate my OCD, and make me think of my previous job at an IT distributor. I would prefer a cover that is more relatable to someone working at a minimum wage job, if that makes sense.
Perhaps they are spotlights symbolically shining a light on the path to success.Marianne Loogma wrote: ↑18 Mar 2025, 03:37Oh yeah the dots really bother me too. They seem a bit uneven and with little purpose so far but I'm curious to learn why such design choice was made.Danielle Leonardi wrote: ↑12 Mar 2025, 21:11 It's so hard not to judge literal books by their covers! I have to admit, I would not have picked this up to read the back cover based on the front cover alone. The colors yellow and red are off-putting to me, and the dots in the corners irritate my OCD, and make me think of my previous job at an IT distributor. I would prefer a cover that is more relatable to someone working at a minimum wage job, if that makes sense.
Danielle Leonardi wrote: ↑12 Mar 2025, 21:11 It's so hard not to judge literal books by their covers! I have to admit, I would not have picked this up to read the back cover based on the front cover alone. The colors yellow and red are off-putting to me, and the dots in the corners irritate my OCD, and make me think of my previous job at an IT distributor. I would prefer a cover that is more relatable to someone working at a minimum wage job, if that makes sense.
Yes!! This is such an important thing for a book cover! I think I said this earlier but the red and yellow combo just doesn't seem right. I would definitely go for something more clean, minimalist and simple.Luiza Adela wrote: ↑18 Mar 2025, 15:10Danielle Leonardi wrote: ↑12 Mar 2025, 21:11 It's so hard not to judge literal books by their covers! I have to admit, I would not have picked this up to read the back cover based on the front cover alone. The colors yellow and red are off-putting to me, and the dots in the corners irritate my OCD, and make me think of my previous job at an IT distributor. I would prefer a cover that is more relatable to someone working at a minimum wage job, if that makes sense.
You’re absolutely right! A more attractive cover could definitely make a big difference. The current design, especially the red and yellow combo, doesn’t really convey seriousness or trustworthiness. I also agree that the "read costume" doesn't give off a strong or professional vibe. Maybe a cover that better reflects the experience of someone in a minimum-wage job would resonate more with readers. It’s always interesting how much a cover can influence first impressions!