I'll start- Cover size discrepancy: I can't stand it when book covers don't fully cover the page and you can see the first page peeking out from the edges. It seems like a conscious decision by publishers but it creates an unfinished look and it's so unsatisfying.
Also matte covers which get stained by oil prints from your hands. The matte finish looks beautiful but it feels so guilty to handle the book.
And maybe this is just me but when covers have a grainy texture they feel very odd to hold.
by PolicyStunning7285
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When the spines don’t match in a series
When a book is made for its cover rather than its contents. Like when it looks good on your shelf but is difficult to read due to printing choices. Everyman’s Library is this way for me. Just like Easton Press and Franklin Press.
Covers that show the movie instead of the actual cover, and have stickers on them saying NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER that you can’t easily pull off without damaging the book
overuse of exclamation marks. I can go a while without noticing this. But once I do notice it, my own irritation grows into a distraction I can’t filter out.
Humans on the covers
Tbh Dust covers. I absolutely abhor that design. Just print in on the hardcover and give me peace of not having my book in 2 pieces.