AQ book printing - Lulu vs. Barnes & Noble

[inverarity]

I got my proof copy back from Lulu. It took a couple of weeks longer than Barnes & Noble Press. So I can now compare the two presses.

In both pictures, the Lulu copy is on the left, the B&N copy is on the right.

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[ext_3148094]

The lulu copy seems a bit more sharp in color as compared to the B&N copy. The obvious difference is the back. Now i may be asking a dumb question, but is there a downloadable file of the cover?

[inverarity]

I was going to say that that's just because I'm a crappy photographer, but now that I look at them very closely, you're right - the Lulu cover is a little sharper, where the B&N copy turned some of the shadowy areas more indistinct. So, another point for Lulu.

As I said, I adjusted the colors a bit before ordering a new print run - we'll see how they turn out.

The cover file was reserved for a few individuals who helped me with proofreading, and my beta-readers.

[ext_3148094]

That's right i forgot about the cover post. Oh well

[vielerseits]

how can book 2 be this long?!? it felt maybe like HP book 3 while reading it! Maybe reducing the line spacing and the margins top&bottom a tiny bit could make a big difference? But yes, this won't solve the problem of the next books haha...

On a different note: Do you ever take recommendations for your book reviews? Because I noticed you never reviewed Naomi Novik. I haven't read the Temeraire series, but I was going to recommend Uprooted. I really liked it!

Book reviews

[inverarity]

On a different note: Do you ever take recommendations for your book reviews?

Not really. I will occasionally be intrigued by a recommendation, but my TBR pile is already very large.

I did try to read the first Temaraire book a few years ago, and found it boring. I might give her another shot someday.