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Mumsnet Books - can we get your opinion on colours please?

216 replies

JustineMumsnet · 19/06/2008 11:56

Hello all,
As you probably know we've got a series of Mumsnet books coming out from next spring based on your collective wisdom. It's fair to say that there is a certain amount of disagreement amongst those involved as to which cover colours look best.

So we thought we'd ask you which you'd prefer, given that Mumsnetters are squarely in the target audience and all that. (We've promised not to tell you what we at HQ like by the way but suffice to say we're very much keener on one of sets than the other so you better get it right )

Basically there are 2 options for each of the four book covers - a more subtle and muted version, and a more vibrant and bolder version. You can see them here.

We'd be very grateful if you would let us know on this thread which of the options - subtle or bold - you'd prefer on your coffee table/ would be more likely to fork out for. If there's no clear consensus then we'll have a poll. Oh the excitement.

Many thanks,
MNHQ

OP posts:
artichokes · 19/06/2008 14:02

Subtle.

nailpolish · 19/06/2008 14:00

are these books going to be in the shops?

if YES then they should be bright to attract folks attention and get them to buy them

bright colours int he bookshop attract me

NoNickname · 19/06/2008 13:58

Subtle.

SpacePuppy · 19/06/2008 13:58

subtle

nailpolish · 19/06/2008 13:57

bright

TheFallenMadonna · 19/06/2008 13:55

subtle

hoxtonchick · 19/06/2008 13:53

bright

cadelaide · 19/06/2008 13:51

subtle

eandz · 19/06/2008 13:51

the subtle muted colors look best. the bright ones look a little tacky with the white and black photo images on the binding.

bran · 19/06/2008 13:47

I prefer the brights, the subtle colours are a bit sludgey IMO.

hanaflowerisnothana · 19/06/2008 13:43

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PuppyMonkey · 19/06/2008 13:37

Crikey, I never knew you lot were all so boring...

I've just been to a colour therapist, can you tell? ie I'm the only one saying bright!!!!

theITgirl · 19/06/2008 13:35

subtle, but not bery keen on the green either (but hate the bright/garish even more)

MuffinMclay · 19/06/2008 13:34

Subtle.

etchasketch · 19/06/2008 13:34

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TheMadHouse · 19/06/2008 13:34

subtle colours, but not the purple one

nappyaddict · 19/06/2008 13:30

i like the subtle colours but the bright green one

PuppyMonkey · 19/06/2008 13:28

No-one will notice a boring subtle cover.. MN is not a boring grey site

Smithagain · 19/06/2008 13:28

Having seen them grouped together, subtle. They look more like a coherent set.

MaryAnnSingleton · 19/06/2008 13:27

go with the muted ones, definitely

PuppyMonkey · 19/06/2008 13:26

Bright turquoisey..

SheikYerbouti · 19/06/2008 13:26

Muted.

"Vibrant" should be replaced with "garish"

Btw, if you need them proof-read, I'm yer lady

Amphibimum · 19/06/2008 13:26

why are all the people in the pics white? is that concious?

PuppyMonkey · 19/06/2008 13:25

Turquoisey ones!

Flamesparrow · 19/06/2008 13:23

Yes, we need front.

Plus my nappy question hasn't been answered.