In my 87th installment of ‘Cover Love‘, I thought I’d do a post about cameras on book covers. Cameras have evolved drastically over the years. The older cameras evoke a feeling of nostalgia. Back then people used film, which then had to be developed, sometimes an expensive endeavor. Also, once the prints were developed, there was no guarantee that it was a good shot. Then, of course, if it was an indoor photo, you had to make sure you had some flash bulbs.
We are so spoiled in this digital age when it comes to cameras. We take thousands of photos. If it isn’t a good shot, then we just delete it and try again. Smart phones have assured that we almost always have access to a camera, so many more everyday moments are captured than in times past. Then, about the only time you carried a camera was if it was a special occasion, or if you were travelling.
They say you can never have a second chance to make a good first impression. A book’s cover does just that – gives a first impression. A good cover can make a reader pick up a book. A bad cover can leave the book at the very bottom of a dusty pile.
The covers of novels entice the reader to enter a different world. Covers are, after all, the way the publisher ‘hooks‘ the reader into choosing one book over countless others.
These titles encompass a wide variety of genres. Enjoy!
Are you tempted by any of these covers?
Have you read one of these titles and absolutely LOVED it?
Please let me know in the comments.
And don’t forget to check out any of the other previous 86 installments of Cover Love, many of which have been updated since they were first published.
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I love how you always come up with such interesting subjects Lynne. I never would have thought of this. My daughter still uses her camera, she loves it. Interesting that A Quiet Life & The House of Dreams are almost identical covers. I have not read any of these, but will be checking them out and probably adding one or two to my already towering TBR.
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I’m SO grateful that you continue to appreciate and follow my posts Carla. (I would be beyond thrilled if you added my blog to your blog roll.)
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It is there, but pushed down by new ones, I need to figure out how to switch them up as there are some that I follow religiously, and some just once in a blue moon.
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Oh whew! I am relieved. I had the same problem and found that I had to increase the number of links to display. To do this you go to your WP Admin then Appearance – Widgets – Links. There you will be given various options to edit how your links are displayed and how many. Hope this helps. ♥
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I ended up unfollowing my older blogs that are the ones I love, and readding them as the links show based on date followed. You are now showing as well as some others that I follow and comment on regularly.
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Thanks so much Carla ❤👍
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I haven’t read any of these and actually I can’t even think of a book I have read that includes a camera on the cover. I guess I should pick one of these up. It really does make a pretty compelling visual.
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True Sarah. Thanks – and happy reading. ♥
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I’ve read and loved Disclaimer! Great selection!
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Thanks Kelly. 📚👍❤
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Not the least bit familiar with any of those books but I did follow the links to a couple: Eight Girls Taking Pictures & Not the Only Sky. Both of which I added to my TBR. Thanks for that!
Interesting how they’re mostly “older” cameras. Newer ones don’t hold quite the artistic appeal, nor the emotional I’d say. I often wonder about the fact that everyone has a camera all the time. Will we miss out on life always being behind the lens? Will we value good images less because they’re so easy now and everyone is taking and sharing them? Do we focus less when the photos are attached to social media, attached to our phones and all our apps?
Thanks for provoking thoughts!!! 🙂 I do enjoy these posts of yours.
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Thanks for your supportive and thought-provoking commentary. Also, I’m glad I had some small influence in adding to your TBR.
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Love these covers Lynne! I have another one you can add, Sweet Caress by William Boyd, which is sitting on my shelves unread!
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Oh thanks Nicki!😍 I’ll add that one.
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I keep thinking one day you’ll have a topic that I know of a cover that you missed. But no… The Race for Paris is here! Wait… have you done one with a duck press? I only know one book with one of those. https://pictures.abebooks.com/isbn/9780515044072-us.jpg
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Ba-ha-ha Davida. 😂🤣😁👍
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Was going to suggest The Woman in the Photograph by Stephanie Butland but when I looked, realised it doesn’t have a camera on it. Or at least, my version doesn’t.
Did you notice the cover for books one and eight uses the same image but changes the colour of the coat?
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Yes Joanne I noticed. If you have a few spare minutes, check out Cover Love #13. It was my “Seeing Double” post where I have a lot of these lookalike covers listed. (Those two included) ❤👍📚
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I will do that 😊
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I tip my hat to you. And my camera:
🎩 📷
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Ha-ha. Thanks Neil.
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I’ve read Learning to See! 👍😍
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Thanks Carol.
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Actually, I haven’t read any of these, but I love that you pulled all these together. I am an amateur photographer and just love cameras (I have a few…ahem…a bunch). Great post!
Caroline
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I take ages to compile these posts Caroline, so I really appreciate it when my efforts are acknowledged. So glad you enjoyed this post.
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