Book types?

Lots of people know what I'm doing with the book by now, but I need some feedback on the cover type. Do you guys like hard cover books? w/ or w/o/ a dust jacket? paperback? or you don't care at all.

Keep in mind this pertains to informational books.

Doesn't matter to me.

While a hard cover / dust jacket combo is nice, looks great for a much longer time, what's really critical is the content. Not just the pretty pictures, either!

~Bruce

The first really great reptile book I bought was Kevin's book. I like the stability of a nice hardback book.

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Originally Posted by BrucenBruce

Doesn't matter to me.

While a hard cover / dust jacket combo is nice, looks great for a much longer time, what's really critical is the content. Not just the pretty pictures, either!

~Bruce

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Originally Posted by Melicious

The first really great reptile book I bought was Kevin's book. I like the stability of a nice hardback book.

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Thank you both for your replies!

I'm thinking that i may release several versions of the book because the price jump is significant. (assuming the book gets "officially" released at all).

I can't wait till the book comes out and I can see the wonderful photographs taken. I've seen some photos and they are awesome.

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Originally Posted by clockwork

Thank you both for your replies!

I'm thinking that i may release several versions of the book because the price jump is significant. (assuming the book gets "officially" released at all).

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I think that that's a great idea. Hardbacks for all of us crazies who're willing to spend the extra few bucks for a long-lasting book and paperback for those who tend to use it for more practical uses. -Grins.- I'll probably buy both just so that I can have one on the shelf and one near the scale kids.

I like paperback books because they're cheaper.. lol

Though for a nice novel, I prefer hardcover w/dust jacket. Reptile books however I usually prefer in paperback.

When I think of an informational book I thing a text book.
I think the size of the book helps determine book type.
I am not familiar with your book but it seems you will have many photos and a hard cover would seem in order.

If it was a smaller more pamphlet size book I would say paperback is OK but otherwise go hardcover, dust cover is a nice touch.

Best of luck with your new book!

I'd go with hard cover, and dont forget to let us know when it comes out! :gj:

I love hard back with dust covers on them, especially the type of book you're planning to do. Considering I have both Kevin's and the Barker's books, the price doesn't prohibit me from getting the book! :D

Definitely hard back ;) No dust cover though - I always seem to tear those up for some reason. Or end up taking them off and losing them :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by West Coast Jungle

When I think of an informational book I thing a text book.
I think the size of the book helps determine book type.
I am not familiar with your book but it seems you will have many photos and a hard cover would seem in order.

If it was a smaller more pamphlet size book I would say paperback is OK but otherwise go hardcover, dust cover is a nice touch.

Best of luck with your new book!

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The size im planning on is a "trade" size, 6x9 inches according to the publisher. Ive made 8.5x11 inch books before as well and they are just too big when its something you may want to carry around or fit in a normal size book case. They are good for displaying images, but you have to be careful with them because they are such a weird, large size for a book.

Thank you guys for all the support!

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Originally Posted by lenastorms

Definitely hard back ;) No dust cover though - I always seem to tear those up for some reason. Or end up taking them off and losing them :rolleyes:

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same here, they always get in my way

I generally just throw out the dustcovers after my cats get finished chewing on them. :D

For a 6x9 sized book I'd go with HC with NO dustcover. Although I actually prefer SC books myself.

I guess that isn't really helpful!