Wow! I always heard that people buy books because of the: bookcover, title, author's picture, and (I forgot the other thing!). Anyway, just listened to an agent, publisher, and acquistion's editor speak on this topic and when they're at the "pub" board deciding on whether to issue a contract, it all depends on what they had for breakfast that morning...(I guess they're human too!). Also, a deal breaker is the "title." Unknown authors (although rare), can catch an editor or agent's attention by the title alone.

So why do I buy a book?!?!?!? Usually because I'm at Barnes & Noble, picked out something "interesting" to read, spilled cappuccino on the cover, felt guilty, and bought the book!

Connie


Edited by ConnieP (07/16/07 08:14 PM)
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