Selling a book is easier when your cover adds perceived value.
Compare for yourself.
FYI, this book was published before “The Da Vinci Code” and promotes the theory that Shakespeare was actually Sir Francis Bacon, revealed in code embedded within the writings.
Before: This coded ring is diginified and mysterious, but looks like Lord of the Rings.
After: In the upper right, I embedded the words, “I am Sir Francis Bacon” into clipped text from “Henry V”. Strong contrast makes the title jump. Shakepseare’s face really helps attract those most likely to buy a book such as this.
Another Designer’s Cover
Foster Cover
