Vitally important to your book's success is the cover. Whether the display is on a bookstore shelf, an internet site or display table, it is the cover that first attracts a reader. A visual connection happens in an instant and is almost subliminal, a "gut reaction" so to speak.

At , we want to be sure our books have the advantage of a well-designed cover -- eye-catching at first glance and evocative of the text inside as the viewer lingers. Further, we know that books are very often displayed "spine out" so in addition to front and back design, we make sure the spine blends with the concept and has "stand out" qualities.

engages the services of a design professional to create its covers and offers the author a number of choices:

• Cover Concept Consultation Dadivan Menu Choice 1 $175.00

  We have found that authors don't always have a definite idea of what their cover should look like, and even those who do may still wonder if there is a better concept. To assist authors with this most important choice, Dadivan offers the Cover Concept Consultation. Here, several industry professionals will review the text and make design recommendations. It is the author's choice whether to incorporate all, some or none of the suggestions into his cover design.

• Basic Cover Design Dadivan Menu Choice 3 $249.00

  One view template. Back cover design will include a descriptive blurb composed by Dadivan staff, the subject category, ISBN and bar code data, and price. The author will have one "correction round" to fix any errors he notes.

• Basic Plus Cover DesignDadivan Menu Choice 4 $285.00

  Two views, two different "takes" on the cover design. Also included here is a personalized back cover which includes a thumbnail-size picture of the author and a brief 1-2 sentence bio, plus the descriptive blurb composed by Dadivan staff, subject category, ISBN and bar code data, and price. The author will have one "correction round" to correct any errors he notes.

• Enhanced Cover Design Dadivan Menu Choice 5 $345.00

  Four views, four different expressions of the cover design, plus is a personalized back cover which includes a thumbnail-size picture of the author and a brief 1-2 sentence bio, plus the descriptive blurb composed by Dadivan staff, and any early reader blurbs. The subject category, ISBN and bar code data, price indications are included plus the author will have two "correction rounds" to correct any errors he notes.

• Premium Cover Design Dadivan Menu Choice 6 $485.00

  Six views, six different expressions of the cover design, plus a personalized back cover which includes a thumbnail-size picture of the author and a brief 1-2 sentence bio, plus the descriptive blurb composed by Dadivan staff, and any early reader blurbs. The subject category, ISBN and bar code data, price indications are included plus the author will have two "correction rounds" to correct any errors he notes.

• Add-on Designer Service Dadivan Menu Choice 7 $50.00 per hour

  In the event the author finds an error he overlooked in the correction rounds included in his Cover Design Choice, or simply desires a change in the cover design, he may purchase designer time at $50.00 per hour, two hour minimum. Note: if the error in question is judged to be Dadivan's responsibility, it will be fixed at no charge to the author.