Types of Book Covers
The cover is one of the most relevant factors when it comes to enchanting, impacting and attracting readers.. Although it is important to have a critical eye at this point, it is also mainly responsible for impulse buying, that is, the moment when a person purchases a certain product due to emotional and sentimental influences. On the other hand, it is necessary to have closer contact with the reader, to the point of getting to know them.
I finished my book. And now, what I do?
Many authors constantly search for a good form of writing, as well as ways to please and entertain the public. Although the content is of great importance in the process of literary creation, the shape of the cover and its details convince and attract attention. Therefore, today we will talk about the types of covers available for designing a book..
See the Cover Types most used by editors
When defining the ideal cover for your work, it is worth knowing about the options available on the market. One of the choices an author can make is the cover, generally used in art and commemorative books and has a noble finish. Often called the “face of the book””, it can be made from different materials, such as paper, cardboard, leather or plastic. The visual identity is the responsibility of the editor.
In turn, there is a more economical version, without as much resistance, with a soft cover and without ears. She is also known as Brochure, which presents a more common format and with the spine square. Even offering a simplistic version, the brochure it also allows the editor to use elements and symbols that the public knows to attract attention.
A Sdust jacket It is also widely used because it has good, normal, thicker, but fragile leaves. Known as Dust Jacket, it protects the book and includes the same information that is present on the cover. It is loose and included in special editions. Although it is used, it is not present in all books because it makes editing and formatting the work more expensive.
Finally, an option that is also used quite regularly is the system Wire-O ou Spiral. Excellent option for illustrators, editors and the like, it enables the production of materials with the production of catalogues, prints and portfolios. Your system binding It is more rigid, its finish is sophisticated and it is made in a spiral shape with steel.
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