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Hello, I would like to have this version removed because it has been discontinued due to a newer version that was just released.Is It Love? the First 12 Months of Dating!
This version below is the latest. Could you please update with the new cover?
Is It Love? the First 12 Months of Dating!
This is the new cover:
http://www.amazon.com/Love-The-First-...
Thank you!
No, Steven, we don't remove out of date covers. Think of GR as a library not a bookseller.What we do instead is create an alternative cover edition and then the author can decide which cover becomes the main one.
We also cannot use any information or covers from Amazon, for legal reasons.
I had a look around and couldn't see the new cover anywhere. Please post a link either on your facebook, website or your photos here at GR.
Hello, thank you so much for the help. I already added the picture to the new book and I made it primary since the old one is no longer available. Once again, thanks so much!
Steven Lee Figueroa
Can you please add Alternate Cover Editions for the following two Kindle books? The ebooks were updated recently and new covers added.http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...
The alternate cover can be found here:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m5QfGey49r0...
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http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...
The alternate cover is here:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MeYfPOVewWM...
Thank you!
~Lindsey
Hello! I'm not sure I'm doing this right. I apologize if I'm not. I'd like to switch two of my covers. Touching Smoke: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...
Touching Eternity: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...
To these two images
Touching Smoke: http://oi47.tinypic.com/souys1.jpg
Touching Eternity: http://oi47.tinypic.com/afk0a1.jpg
Thank you ever so much! I greatly appreciate any help you can offer!
All the best,
Airicka
Thank you so very much Bassem! I truly appreciate your time and assistance.Best of luck!
Airicka
Bassem wrote: "#60 Done"
On #60, I edited just to refresh the rating details (that still persisting bug where shows none or a single bar on bar chart)—I could not tell from librarian notes which editions were the alternate cover editions created for the bookcover image changes. Maybe not a change, maybe had no bookcover images beforehand and nothing needs to be done; did not revoke or edit to add notes because could not tell.
Thank you Debbie, but Bassem had changed them, but now they're back to the old covers.These are the covers that are on there now.
Touching Smoke: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...
Touching Eternity: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...
These two images below are the images I would like to be on there instead.
Touching Smoke: http://oi47.tinypic.com/souys1.jpg
Touching Eternity: http://oi47.tinypic.com/afk0a1.jpg
Is there a way to put the new covers back? Thank you for your help!
Airicka
Debbie wrote: "On #60, I edited just to refresh the rating details (that still persisting bug where shows none or a single bar on bar chart)—I could not tell from librarian notes which editions were the alternat..."
I made no edits because I wasn't clear what was going on with the covers.Were new bookcovers added or did someone try to change older published bookcovers? If older editions were missing bookcovers, the updated covers can be added to the old editions.
If instead of missing their bookcovers, the books had an older, outdated cover — those cannot be overwritten or removed from member bookshelves and the goodreads database. Instead, new alternate cover editions with the new bookcovers get made and authors can choose which edition becomes the primary/default (which cover shows on title search, author profile page, etc.).
At this point, if I'm reading the change log correctly, I don't think the alternate cover editions were ever made (if you saw new bookcovers then someone overwrote a published cover against goodreads policy so it reverted back to original published cover).
In case more than one person is editing at a time, I'm not also going to jump in right now. I'll check back in about 15 minutes and if I don't see your new bookcover editions being made, I'll create the alternate cover editions with the new bookcovers requested in message #60. Possibly someone is creating and just hasn't had a chance to post here or is just not posting even though editing your covers.
Once the new cover editions are created, you can set whatever bookcover/edition you want to be primary/default. ( If you don't set, goodreads just uses the most popular edition.) For directions, see Author FAQ #4 this group at http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1... or help screens at http://www.goodreads.com/help/show/31... .
Okay, last chance on #60 - am I stepping on another librarian's edits if I go and make Airicka her alternate (updated)cover editions?Cross-posting to http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/6... because looks like issue is on more than one thread.
The isbn and asin info is helpful for the alternate cover edition notes if anyone has...
Airicka, I reverted Bassem's changes since they were incorrect; the original published covers should not have been removed from those records. I have created new editions for both books based on the cover shown on your blog. You can set one of the new editions to be the default for the book if you'd like by following the instructions in Debbie's links.(Debbie, here's the other thread: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/6...)
Okay, Cait handled. Possibly the multiple threads created the confusion (but I still can't tell which editions are the alternate editions). I did find a kindle format asin of B008RB72NW for touching smoke if anyone knows which edition gets it (presumably the original cover).
Can someone change this edition coverhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16... ?
I found a better image:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7zZJ13f3DRw...
Thanks!
Hello! I'm not sure if this thread applies directly to this problem because there is no ISBN yet. I have a book on Goodreads "Chasing June" with an old cover I have decided not to use. The book hasn't been published yet and doesn't even have an ISBN so no one will have a version with the cover that's currently shown, but the site still won't let me change the cover. Please let me know what I need to do to fix it. I figured since this book hasn't been published with this cover yet it should be OK to change it right? Here is the link to the page: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17...
Shannen, yes you should be able to change the cover. If it won't let you, just post a link here and a librarian will do it for you.Any idea when it is to be released? Any other data available yet, like a blurb, publisher?
I agree that if never published even in ARC form with that cover, that can be overwritten with only published cover (54 goodreads members have managed to shelve with that old cover anyway).
for some reason, I'm unable to change the cover on one of my books as it states I need 'librarian status' however, I have author status and am able to change my other two editions of the book without any issues. Can someone please change the cover for me on this edition:http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...
ISBN: 9781476383446
The cover image is in my photos. Also if my status on that particular edition can be changed as well, please.
Thanks.
Hi Ella, The reason you can't change the covers because that is against GR policy, even though it is a minor change to the artwork.
We can create an alternative cover edition(s) for you instead. Which editions have been released with the new covers and what is the date of release?
Emy wrote: "Hi Ella, The reason you can't change the covers because that is against GR policy, even though it is a minor change to the artwork.
We can create an alternative cover edition(s) for you instead...."
The updated revised version will be available tomorrow. The covers will be changed for paperback and ebooks and the ISBN and ASIN will remain the same.
I'm not sure why there needs to be a entirely new version just for updated artwork when the updated artwork on all venues will be the same. I already have 3 editions, I really don't want anymore.
As a matter of fact, I contemplated creating an entirely new book because the changes are so major, but I was told by GR librarians that NO, I could not do that unless the title was changed. Of course, I will not change the title because the content is too similar and it's part of a series, so you see my dilemma.
Ella, the reason we don't change covers is because this is a library not a bookseller site. People want the cover they bought not the new one. You can still promote the new cover and have that as the default. Author Tips at the top of this page:
Rivka says:
Q: My book has a new cover, but the ISBN/ASIN has not changed. How do I change the cover on Goodreads?
A: Goodreads policy is not to change covers on books that have already been published. Instead, an alternate-cover edition may be added. Start a new thread in this folder if you need help.
Please note: Authors who also have librarian status who delete old covers or otherwise vandalize older editions of books may have their librarian privileges revoked.
Q: My book has a new edition, but the old one is showing up on my author page. How can I change that?
A: The default edition of a book -- the one which shows up on your author page, in non-ISBN-specific searches, and several other places -- is determined by the number of Goodreads users who have shelved each edition.
As more users shelve the new edition, it will become the default instead.
Alternatively, Goodreads recently added a new feature for authors: Goodreads Authors can now choose which edition they want to be the default edition for their books. Goodreads Authors (and Goodreads Employees) are the only people who can use this feature, and they can only do so for books on which they are the primary author.
To use this feature, go to the edition you wish to set as the default, and click the "edit" link. On the edition's edit page there will be a link on the right side, about mid-way down the page and just before the link to refresh stats, to "Set this book as the primary edition for this work".
Sandra, thanks so much! Here's the link to the cover... hopefully this takes you there :) If not let me know! http://www.goodreads.com/photo/author...
OK Shannen, cover is changed. You can delete the pic from your pictures if you want.
Hi I need to change the covers for two of my four books. The newer covers show for the other two. The covers that need the change are The Island of Living Trees and The Harbinger of Retribution. Do you need anything else?
#81 done, however, Jason we need the ASIN numbers for 3 of your books. Please post all relevant details.
Mod
I reverted these changes. We don't change valid (published) covers; we add alternate-cover editions instead.
rivka wrote: "C.L. wrote: "The newer covers show for the other two."I reverted these changes. We don't change valid (published) covers; we add alternate-cover editions instead."
How do I get the right covers to show?
C.L. wrote: "rivka wrote: "C.L. wrote: "The newer covers show for the other two."I reverted these changes. We don't change valid (published) covers; we add alternate-cover editions instead."
How do I get the..."
Okay I found the instructions on how to set as the primary edition. I haven't published my last cover yet, is there a way to add an alternate cover?
Ella wrote: "..I'm not sure why there needs to be a entirely new version just for updated artwork when the updated artwork on all venues will be the same. I already have 3 editions, I really don't want anymore. ..."Because goodreads is not a venue (or bookseller or any form of retailer) and has no product pages.
Goodreads is just a database showing as many published works as librarians, members, authors and data feeds can add. Really no idea how or if members shelve/catalog specific editions; we let members organize their reads however they want and protect the book published data (including bookdovers) on their shelves from being changed. If was ever published, it gets to be here.
Seems to be a growing issue with the growing number of ebooks. With hardcovers and softcovers from traditional publishers, when there was a reprint or revised cover print run—no one suggested going around to libraries and into private homes to yank back the older editions off the bookshelves and destroy them as if never existed. But on a library/catalog site like goodreads, lots of authors seem to feel okay to yank digital editions off the virtual bookshelves of our members.
Hi! I have the wrong cover posted for Slippery When Wet. The correct one is under additional photos. Can you please switch them? I would prefer the correct cover poster for Slippery When Wet with the Good Vibrations cover as the alternate. Thank you.
Tamara, I've created the alternate cover edition for Slippery When Wet. Changed back Good Vibrations and combined them.They do need some more information though, date published & publisher.
Only Authors can decide which edition is the default, instructions as follows:
Q: My book has a new edition, but the old one is showing up on my author page. How can I change that?
A: The default edition of a book -- the one which shows up on your author page, in non-ISBN-specific searches, and several other places -- is determined by the number of Goodreads users who have shelved each edition.
As more users shelve the new edition, it will become the default instead.
Alternatively, Goodreads recently added a new feature for authors: Goodreads Authors can now choose which edition they want to be the default edition for their books. Goodreads Authors (and Goodreads Employees) are the only people who can use this feature, and they can only do so for books on which they are the primary author.
To use this feature, go to the edition you wish to set as the default, and click the "edit" link. On the edition's edit page there will be a link on the right side, about mid-way down the page and just before the link to refresh stats, to "Set this book as the primary edition for this work".
Can you please create Alternate Cover Editions of the following three Kindle books? The covers have been updated and the new ones are linked below.Binding Vows, by Catherine Bybee
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/87...
The new cover can be found here:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HzQhvKBdUSY...
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Silent Vows, by Catherine Bybee
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/93...
The new cover can be found here:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TDb6f9Gf_bI...
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Redeeming Vows, by Cathering Bybee
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...
The new cover can be found here:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IAke2B-bRVQ...
Thank you!
~Lindsey
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Good Vibrations (other topics)Is It Love? The First 12 Months of Dating! (other topics)
Is it Love? The First 12 Months of Dating! (other topics)
Shadow of Wrath (other topics)
Shadow of Wrath (other topics)
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17...
The cover can be found here:
http://d.gr-assets.com/books/13518785...
Thank you!
~Lindsey