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Book Covers

While we have always heard the term, "Don't judge a book by its cover," I tend to disagree and always judge a book by its cover, literally. Book covers are one of the many things I consider when choosing my next novel. I find the foreshadowing and symbolism interesting when illustrated on the cover. And if you are like me and wonder how book covers are made, I have the right article for you!  

How book covers are designed: 

-Bethany Kelsey


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