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Which book cover is better?

This is a 2 option poll with 100 respondents targeting Income ($101k+, $61 100k), Age Range (55 64, 45 54, 35 44, 25 34), and Education (Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree). A sample of responses:

• I mostly prefer Option B because I think it makes the other images pop out and stand out more (e.g., the images of the baseball card and Mona Lisa). I also think that it seems more optimistic and hopeful though too, in the same way that a room full of natural light feels hopeful. The black background kind of feels like a dark void, and it doesn't seem to have the same potential that the lighter background does, if that makes sense. I think the lighter background is much more inviting and would cause me and many other people to be much more likely to pick it up and browse the book.
• For a book cover I definitely say that option A looks more sturdy and stable and on this subject, the black background seems more legit. Black usually means like a stable base that is not going anywhere and the Mona Lisa and the baseball cards stand out more with the black background. In option B, the pictures sort of get lost, and it is harder to distinguish what is what. I like option A and would probably pick it up to see what this is about.
• I chose B because the cover appealed to me more. Having the font with the shading on the white background made it appear more 3-d and appearling versus the plain 2-d white font on the black background in Option A. I think overall the white background makes it look more professional and like a book while the balack background in Option A looked more like an advertisement poster.

Which book would you buy?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• I am intrigued by both titles! The map concept pulls me in even more than the other option though, plus the map idea goes so well with the murder mystery genre. And to be honest Packsaddle Mountain makes me think of a horse ranch environment and I don't want to think about horses and murders together. But I'd hope no horses are in peril in the book. Option A piques my interest without giving me any feeling of dread the way option B slightly does.
• I would buy option A, "A Map for Murder", because the title puts off a mysterious, eery and sinister vibe. It is more subtle in describing the events that it might contain, whereas "Murder at Packsaddle Mountain" directly presents the book events, and it's a quite generic title.
• A sounds more playful and hints at the theme of the book (hiking, exploring, etc.), while B is just a straightforward fact, and "Packsaddle Mountain" doesn't mean anything to me or convey any additional information so it doesn't hold my attention.
• I think this one sounds so much more intriguing. It evokes images of the place, the mountain, makes me wonder what the people are like there, etc. It just sounds mysterious and exciting. The other one is open to so many themes and interesting.

Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?

This is a 3 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• I like B and C the best because the color of the unicorn horn is more subtle and understated, compared to a more bright and garish color in A. The bright color really makes me think the book is more poorly written or overly commercial, while the more subtle color suggests the book is tasteful and well-edited. I prefer C to B because the color of the horn is a bit darker on the right side, which feels natural as my eyes also move from left to right when reading the title (so my eyes are moving naturally from the lighter shade to the darker shade).
• option C: I really like the color ombre, I can truly see the colors from pink to a darker grey purple, makes me think of magic, if that makes any sense. option B: though following the same pattern, I do not feel it has the same intensity in colors looks more dull and muted not a presentation of what I would envision as a unicorn magic hornoption A: i do not like a single color horn, lacks creativity
• They are all very similar so it was a little hard to decide, but my first choice is option B with the larger looking purple horn in the middle. Its a lighter purple which looks nice. Second was option C which was a good color purple as well. Last was option A because of the pink, which is not my favorite color and it looks a little off on the cover.

Which book cover is more appealing?

This is a 4 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Age Range (55 64, 65 74). A sample of responses:

• The book cover in Option B is the most appealing because the title is listed at the top of the cover, with the three individual books in the trilogy displayed below it. The picture of the three books in the trilogy are appealing because they show the "olden days" time period and they show that the books have something to do with sailing. I like the cover of Option A second best because I like the pictures of the three books in the triology - it shows action shots, making me think that the books are about adventures. I liked Option D third best because of the pictures of the trilogy, but the pictures are too detailed to be so small. I did not like Option C at all because it is missing the pictures that identify the parts of the trilogy. Option B is the most appealing, mostly because the title is positioned above the three books of the trilogy, and Option B is the one I would choose.
• B is my first choice because I love the beautiful pictures at the bottom, the name is beautifully written and I like the three titles at the top. This is a very attractive book cover and is the one I would choose. A is my next choice, it has the same pictures as B, however they are at the top, I prefer them at the bottom as in B and I don't like the font or the white color of this title. D is my next choice, I really like the red color of this book cover, however I don't care for how the titles and the pictures are presented at the top of the cover. The titles at the top are too large and I prefer the pictures of Image B and A. C is my least favorite cover, I don't like this cover at all. The color scheme is not appealing and I would not pick this book up to look at it.

Which book cover is more appealing?

This is a 4 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Age Range (65 74, 55 64). A sample of responses:

• I have to admit, this was difficult. I chose #1 (B) because we are always grabbed by pictures and the setting and size of the pictures on this cover really stood out for me. It made me want to look more closely at the title. This cover set the mood as to what I would find inside. My second choice (C) was a close second, a very close second because it too has pictures that set the mood of what might be inside. However here I think I noted "merchant of virtue" "voyage of malice' etc. a bit more. It was a little harder to pick out in the first cover, but I still find the first cover more attractive. Letter A is my third choice but very close. For some reason, I feel that it gives off less of a feeling of what the book may be about. When you judge a book by its cover, this cover is not as clear to me. My last choice is not that it is such an awful cover, but the color to me is not as thrilling. Even the choice of lettering for the title does not draw me in.
• I prefer "A". The two pictures on A, one on the top and one on the bottom, are much more appealing then the pictures that are "slivered" and not a clear picture. The wider version of the pictures really paints (no pun intended) a visual of the time. Second, I like that the three individual titles of the trilogy are listed immediately below the picture on top. Finally, it is so much more appealing the way the title of the book "The Huguenot Collection Trilogy" is very visual and stands out compared to the other examples. The background of the medal behind the verbiage is an added plus too, and the entire section I just described is over a Fleur de Lis. One final thing, if you do not know, the medal that I described behind the verbiage is the Huguenot cross. Just thought I would add a bit of history...so you see, it all does tie in. Actually, this cover is extremely well done for a history buff.

Based on the cover, which epic fantasy novel would you rather buy?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents targeting Literary Preference (Fiction). A sample of responses:

• I like that B looks more realistic in the graphic design. A looks a little more anime which isn't really my style. I also prefer the coloring in B, the red really pops but it also blends into the darkness really well too. The creature in B is also it's own thing, and in A I think you can only see a skull so many different ways before you've seen them all.
• I like option A a teeny bit more, simply because of the sentiment of battle about to go down. The man with the staff looks ready to go and the "god" hes facing looks formidable. It looks interesting Option B is beautiful but looks almost more like a sacrifice and they are about to die
• I definitely like Choice B better. The name of the author is so much clearer and the text is much easier to read. Plus the image of the two people changes my perception of the book. It looks like some kind of adventure book in choice B. In A it looks a bit scary.
• I chose Option B as my top choice because I thought that this cover was very eye catching and caught my attention right away. I love the two people in the boat looking at what is happening in front of them. I think that the water really brings the cover to life.
• I like the font of choice A since it gives a more mystical feel. I think the monster on the front is more ambiguous as well which would leave more mystery to what happens in the book. The gun also information into some of the technology available.

Which book cover would make you more interested to read it?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• The layout of Option B is much better. It makes it easier to read and focus on what the book is about and what it has to offer. The image is also a little better and makes you notice more right away what limitations this man has. It is also just more visually stimulating and catches your eye more right off the bat. It would make more people notice it and want to pick it up. Option B would appeal to a wider audience of people and would make them more likely to dig deeper into what it has to offer.
• I really like the full body shot, gives me a glimpse into what his everyday would be like, makes me feel that though he may not have his hand, he has the rest of his body. whereas option A, makes me think he is in a wheelchair. the facial expression of option A is forced and superficial, like he is trying to make himself look sexy, loosing that connection between the title and his picture. option B, i like that his looking away, like if his looking into the future.
• I would be more interested in Option B. It's more unique. Option A seems to be the default for a lot of lessons/lifestyles/biography type of books - a head on image of the author. Option B with him standing off to the side in a relaxed pose is more unique and appealing. Also It's more clear what his "limitation" is since he's wearing a white shirt. I honestly didn't notice the arm/hand on the Option A cover because it blends in with the shirt too much.

Which book title is better?

This is a 3 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• 1. Insignificance: I like this title because it is a single word with a strong tone and meaning. While admittedly ambiguous, the title already frames the content of the book as either a fictional or real life struggle against insignificance and the pursuit of meaning. The choice of a more advanced vocabulary word for the title also gives the impression that this book is going to be written for a well-read, adult audience and have more meaty and substantive content and writing.2. Option C: While not compelling or sharply worded, "The Factory Above the Jail" is at least straight to the point, and gives us a general idea of setting and potentially plot, which is important to work with when selecting a book. With this title, I'm not expecting an eloquent literary masterpiece, but I am expecting a straightforward and well told story or series of arguments.3. Option B sounds really awkward, not sure if it's the use of the passive voice ("buried") or the word order. It doesn't help foreshadow the content or theme of the book, and just sounds confusing, so unless there's some other compelling information to work with, this is not a title that's going to draw me in to examine the book more closely.

Which book would you buy?

This is a 2 option poll with 50 respondents. A sample of responses:

• It appears as though the only difference between the two is in the subtitle- "Unlocking" vs "How to Generate". I chose Option A because it seems more realistic. "Unlocking" seems like it's some big secret that you just need to know and not put effort into to obtain. "How to Generate" tells you that you'll be putting the work into it and it would be more likely to be obtainable. Plus the word Generate makes me think that making money this way will be ongoing and not some one and done thing.
• I thought that the wording used for the subtitle was much clearer than the other choice. I did not like the use of the word "unlocking" in the other choice, I preferred "how to generate" much better. I think I prefer that wording better because "unlocking" makes me think of a game or something along those lines but "how to generate" makes more sense to me.
• After carefully studying both book titles displayed above I found the differences to be in the subtitles. I selected Option A over Option B because I felt this subtitle did a much better job of explaining what the content of the book will teach the reader.
• Option "A": Titles being equal, I found this subtitle preferable and more proactive comparatively. I believe "generating" involves work to attain the completion of a goal and is relatable, while "unlocking" infers some trickery to complete the same thing.

Which book title catches your attention?

This is a 2 option poll with 100 respondents. A sample of responses:

• I chose Option B.Option A's title comes across as that of your stereotypical get rich quick self help book, trying to attract attention by promising an easy way to "Earn a fortune." People are fatigued of that kind of marketing, and will inherently get their guard up at seeing yet another title promising easy money. Plus the pitch "own a fraction, earn a fortune" feels like a timeshare marketing slogan, which further gives it a shady feel.Option B presents the subject in a more appealing fashion. It talks about the luxury aspect of working with collectibles and art, which is something fun that anyone can appreciate, but it delivers the message in a more understated way, promising only "A Little Slice." This feels more attainable and realistic, giving the reader the impression that the book might offer more practical and sensible advice rather than just trying to sell copies.
• Option A sounds like a legitimate book based on investment advice. Option b makes me believe it is pushing a time share style scam. I despise the phrase slice of luxury. I think some people might get fooled into purchasing a book with that title. I think anyone that could grasp fractional co- investing would be turned away from option b. Fortune in option a is a relative term and I do not find it to be offensive or some kind of indicator of the legitimacy of the advice in the book.

• 100 Respondents $61-100k $101k+ Bachelor's Degree Graduate Degree 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64
  Which book cover is better?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which book would you buy?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Based on the cover, which book would you rather buy?
• 50 Respondents 55-64 65-74
  Which book cover is more appealing?
• 50 Respondents 55-64 65-74
  Which book cover is more appealing?
• 50 Respondents Fiction Reader
  Based on the cover, which epic fantasy novel would you rather buy?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which book cover would make you more interested to read it?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which book title is better?
• 50 Respondents General Population
  Which book would you buy?
• 100 Respondents General Population
  Which book title catches your attention?