White or Cream colored paper?

[Anton]

I just received the 1st proof copy of my novel, The Last Overseer and It's in white paper. The paper is thinner than the pulpy cream paper, and looks crisper, but I wonder if it actually makes the book look cheaper. IF anything, the grotty looking cream paper should make it look cheaper!

So what do you guys prefer? I know the industry standard for non-fiction is cream, but...it's not as crisp as the white. Do you think white paper has a cheap feel to it?

[Paul]

Personally I prefer cream-coloured pages. I think the white ones look too much like text books etc.

[Raymond]

I think readers love books in part due to the look and feel. Those cream colored pages just have some powerful and pleasant associations whereas white is associated with text books...so there's my vote

[Saria]

Yes cream. I added your book to my books! Looks good!

[Alisha]

Don't care. As long as its an actual book and not words on a kindle screen. I love the smell of books, doesn't matter what color. :)

[Anton]

I notice that a lot of independent authors are using white paper because its not as pulpy and worn out.

Thanks Saris...enjoy:)

[Netanella]

So I ran out of bookshelf space about 5 years ago and switched to ebooks. It was a tough but necessary move. I just switched out the display of the reader from white to sepia - it looks better and my eyes don't tire as much.

[Kristin (Blood,Sweat and Books)]

I prefer the cream pages as well.

[Anton]

I actually started out on Sephia and switched to White and so far, I see no difference. I just think most fiction is mass produced and so the paper backs are usually printed with the cheaper, pulpy, cream paper. Otherwise, they'd be in white paper because no one's eyes seem to tire when reading non-fiction do they?