Print Book Covers - Glossy vs. Matte
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Re: Print Book Covers - Glossy vs. Matte
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-- 06 Dec 2015, 21:43 --
About your cover AetherPirate.. You need to do something with the text,.. I can read the title now, but in a bookstore it is very difficult to notice what it says.. otherwise NICE book title and design
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Regardless of which one you choose, make sure you have a high quality print house and use high res images. Also, if you are still on the fence about matte vs glossy, request a proof of the cover done both ways. Proofs are apart of the printing process, so requesting an extra proof of the cover should cost very little if any. Cost will depend on the print house.
I hope that helps some. I worked in corporate marketing, and there are very few cases where a high gloss would be chosen over a matted. But I would definitely go with a proof.
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Great point. I'm a hybrid author, with some self-published books. I took a chance on my self-pub list a few months ago, switching most of them over to matte covers in place of the glossy. I did buy proofs, which is always a good idea. I did, however, opt to stick with the matte finish.MJ Chantel wrote:I would go with the matte for a couple of reasons. One is text and photos print cleaner and have sharper edges. Another is that a matted look will be easier to display and clearly read.
Regardless of which one you choose, make sure you have a high quality print house and use high res images. Also, if you are still on the fence about matte vs glossy, request a proof of the cover done both ways. Proofs are apart of the printing process, so requesting an extra proof of the cover should cost very little if any. Cost will depend on the print house.
I hope that helps some. I worked in corporate marketing, and there are very few cases where a high gloss would be chosen over a matted. But I would definitely go with a proof.
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I am in total agreement. I think glossy covers feel much better, like I want to pick them up all the time and hold them in my hand. Also, I read while eating or drinking something much too often for matte book covers. Doesn't usually end well with me. Now, I do think I prefer the look of glossy book covers. For certain books. They're pretty eye-catching, though sometimes they can be a bit too much if not done "delicately". If there's too much on the cover already, then glossy finishes may add too much spice.ALynnPowers wrote: ↑07 Oct 2015, 04:30 I just thought about something else regarding the finish. I prefer the way that glossy covers "feel" when I hold them. All smooth. I think the matte feels sticky. But I still think it looks nicer, as long as I don't leave sticky handprints on it.
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The intended use of the book is important to me. An activity book would e better off having a glossy cover, for example.Scott wrote: ↑06 Oct 2015, 15:33 As explained in more depth in my ebook 10 Step Plan to Promote Your Book, the most crucial part of marketing is product development.
One part of the publishing process is developing the cover for the print editions, i.e. traditional paperback editions or hardcover editions. One choice that comes up is choosing glossy versus matte finish for the cover.
Which do you generally prefer and why?
Those who publish many books will probably find that depending on the book and cover image a different finish can be preferred. What determines your choice on a per book basis?