I read recently that one art department asked an author what 'type' of covers she liked so they could take her taste into account while designing her cover (what considerate designers, by the way).
That got me thinking... what type of covers do I like?
Well, there's this:
And these:
And THESE:
Regardless of whether you love or hate TWILIGHT, the covers? GORGEOUS.
Should I ever get published, I want a cover that's evocative; a bright, limited color palette that pops against a solid-colored background; metaphorical images that make you yearn to read the jacket copy; something unique and unexpected.
As an author, you might have absolutely no say in your cover. But we can dream, right? And be grateful for (eventually) having a cover at all, of course!
What types of book covers do you like?
