Three editions of the same novel suggests that 'Before I Fall to Sleep' not only hasn't been a one edition wonder but has had staying power which, given the investment in a third edition, may be indicating that your story is shaping to be, if not already arrived as, a modern classic.
It is interesting to reflect on the way in which while each cover is of its moment (a phrase that, if I recall rightly, the founder of Next, Ralph Halpern, liked to use) one key thing that has abided alongside the title is the dominant central image of a single eye: seeing what, is the question that will come to browsers' minds and, should the decision to read not be immediate, sticking on reading radars.
The latest, definitive rather than 'sort of', edition has two particular enhancements to its cover strength. First the number of copies sold since first publication. Second the appearance of the Penguin logo: surely one of greatest brand assets in UK book marketing?
I think, somewhere or other, I've got copies of each of the first two editions (and one on Kindle to boot). Would I be inclined to reach for a pristine copy of the latest edition, to renew acquaintance with a good read in finding myself in need of read and passing a bookstall in starting a journey? Yes, I probably would.
I always liked the original. I'm not so 'taken' by the film tie-in because it seems to be more about it rather than focussing on the book. I think the latest version is a good evolution from the first, as it highlights your excellent sales & is slightly more eye-catching (sorry). Onwards & upwards!
Love the original, because it was, well, so original. But that's not to say the latest one isn't eye grabbing too xx
The first one obviously. The start of something big.
Three data points needed to evidence 'trend'.
Three editions of the same novel suggests that 'Before I Fall to Sleep' not only hasn't been a one edition wonder but has had staying power which, given the investment in a third edition, may be indicating that your story is shaping to be, if not already arrived as, a modern classic.
It is interesting to reflect on the way in which while each cover is of its moment (a phrase that, if I recall rightly, the founder of Next, Ralph Halpern, liked to use) one key thing that has abided alongside the title is the dominant central image of a single eye: seeing what, is the question that will come to browsers' minds and, should the decision to read not be immediate, sticking on reading radars.
The latest, definitive rather than 'sort of', edition has two particular enhancements to its cover strength. First the number of copies sold since first publication. Second the appearance of the Penguin logo: surely one of greatest brand assets in UK book marketing?
I think, somewhere or other, I've got copies of each of the first two editions (and one on Kindle to boot). Would I be inclined to reach for a pristine copy of the latest edition, to renew acquaintance with a good read in finding myself in need of read and passing a bookstall in starting a journey? Yes, I probably would.
I always liked the original. I'm not so 'taken' by the film tie-in because it seems to be more about it rather than focussing on the book. I think the latest version is a good evolution from the first, as it highlights your excellent sales & is slightly more eye-catching (sorry). Onwards & upwards!