Hey authors on Fedi, I have a question!(only relevant if physical copies of your work exists)

[storydragon@dragonscave.space]

Hey authors on Fedi, I have a question!
(only relevant if physical copies of your work exists)

For self-publishing authors: How do you decide on the type of paper/carton used for the cover? As there are quite a lot of different options.

For traditionally published authors: Do you have any say in what kind of paper/carton is used for the cover? And if so, what is your choice based on?

[storydragon@dragonscave.space]

Follow-up question for all readers of physical books:

Do you have a favourite type of paper/carton/coating used for book covers?

And do you have a least favourite type?

And why is that your favourite or least favourite?

[storydragon@dragonscave.space]

So, my favourite kind of cover for paperbacks is that kind made of somewhat sturdy carton, either with glossy finishing, or with no (visible) coating at all.
Preferrably with those pre-formed folding lines, if you know what I mean.

Why that's my favourite? Because it has a sturdy, decent feel. Because especially the glossy covers are easy to clean if needed. And I like it when it is made easier for me to keep the back intact, which those folds do.

[smveerman@zug.network]

@storydragon I have some notebooks from the German novelty brand Nuuna. They use leather for the covers (but also have vegan notebooks), and have a lay-flat binding, so that if you put a book down open on its cover, the pages stay exactly where they are. I remember the detailed book binding lesson from my studies fondly, but it's quite a lost art nowadays (there still is a dedicated course for handwork in Den Haag if I remember correctly).