MARK MELNICK ON BOOK COVER DESIGNS

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"Graphic design differs from art in its purpose and execution" — Authors should understand that book covers need to communicate instantly, evoking emotion rather than deep intellectual engagement.
"Covers are meant to attract attention quickly" — Designers must create visually striking elements that grab potential readers within seconds.

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Mark Melnick offers an insightful essay on book cover design and marketing as the July contributor to Marsh Hawk's "Chapter One" series. You can see his entire article HERE, but we present this excerpt because his experienced insight can be helpful to many authors:"It is also important for authors...

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