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This phrase isn't just specific to literal books
That adage isn't about books, necessarily - the message is that you shouldn't dismiss something/someone outright, based on your first impression.
Similarly, "even a blind squirrel can find a nut" isn't about tree rodents. The message is that misguided/ignorant people can still unwittingly come to a correct conclusion. >

I actually like werid or individual books cover. The covers of all the big publishing companys are the same and often their books are edited to be similar. 
Of course a nice art work is something to be appreciated but sometimes there are treasures in non-traditional published book >

Books should be judged by how it's written. If your mote concerned about the front picture, buy a picture book. >

It is more "you can't always judge a book by its cover" though. By all means do it, but it isn't a given that a book will be boring / exciting just based on the picture on the front. >

This phrase isn't just specific to literal books >


In todays age, not having a good cover is a sign a book is not worth shelling out a few extra bucks for art and a decent binding.

Does an enjoyable story make a good book, or does a good cover?
How does a cover affect an audio book?
When you listen to a song on Spotify, does the art on the CD Jewel Case effect how good it is? >

I'm not saying it MAKES the contents better, just that it is a good way to make a guess on whether or not you would enjoy it. Same can apply for audio books, CDs, or movies. >

But when I am reading a book, I don't see the cover. Its facing away from me. >

You never see the cover before you open a book? I think you are misunderstanding... >

If you wrapped the whole book in construction paper, it wouldn't change how the actual story in the book is.  
Covers are window dressing, ment to draw your eye. But it doesn't say anything about the story.  
If you swapped the covers of Game of Thrones and Twilight, would it make Twilight a better story? >

bruh... Neither are good.
What I am saying, is that if I go to a bookstore, a book with a cover that interests me is likely going to interest me than one that does not. If it has Fabio kissing a horse on the cover, it's probably not something I'm going to enjoy. >

Do you normally read romance novels? If not - it doesn't matter what the cover is, you won't likely enjoy a Fabio story. >

speaking specifically on books- it is impossible for a cover to perfectly convey all a book has to offer. you can't decide if you like what a book has to offer if you haven't read it.
no amount of money can buy a cover that can truly encapsulate a book becausr they are intrinsically different experiences- hundreds of pages, and the experience of reading them, vs one unchanging image.
that's like judging a painting by it's description. >

*Not buying* a book based on it not having a nice cover isn't very smart. But sure, you can do that. I wouldn't judge you if you picked a book based solely by it's cover, given you have no information at all about this book and have to pick one out before being able to get any kind of feedback on it. Wich isn't realistic.
*Judging* a book by it's cover? Stick to picture books. >

That adage isn't about books, necessarily - the message is that you shouldn't dismiss something/someone outright, based on your first impression.
Similarly, "even a blind squirrel can find a nut" isn't about tree rodents. The message is that misguided/ignorant people can still unwittingly come to a correct conclusion. >

I actually like werid or individual books cover. The covers of all the big publishing companys are the same and often their books are edited to be similar. 
Of course a nice art work is something to be appreciated but sometimes there are treasures in non-traditional published book >

Books should be judged by how it's written. If your mote concerned about the front picture, buy a picture book. >

It is more "you can't always judge a book by its cover" though. By all means do it, but it isn't a given that a book will be boring / exciting just based on the picture on the front.