The buyers can get a cover vetoed? That's news. Does that happen often?
Unfortunate that it got canned, because that is one great cover.
B&N buyers kill covers all too often.
What became the final cover?
Sales have to understand designers create trends, good designer do not follow their 3 years ago creation.... I think this is a stunning cover! I am sure they will regret when the sales number drop.
I'm thinking it might be time for you to start start telling buyers how to do their job, how to sell, how to communicate, etc. Why do designers let other disciplines even have a say? In reality I understyand the specififc behind how this happens, but it never ceases to amaze me how sales is given way too much credit for everything.
This cover is breathtaking and would stop anyone in their tracks.