The Huffington Post has two articles on Book Videos. The first one was called “19 of the Best and Worst Book Videos.” The latest article is called “Book Videos: 7 More of The Good, Bad and Ugly.” I thought it was a bit funny that after the first videos ran, folks flooded the site with more low budget homemade videos. Also, both sets of videos available on Huffington Post start with the same author for his book, Buying Cigarettes for the Dog.
Some of them, like the one for Buying Cigarettes for the Dog are clearly amateur. Some seem quite polished and professional. Some you’re not sure whether the book being promoted is for children or adults.
You can watch each set of videos by clicking the links above. You’ll either laugh or cringe or smile. If you do go watch some of them, come back and tell me what you think.
If you'd like to see more book trailers, go over to L. Diane Wolfe's blog. She's hosting a Book Trailer contest.
1 year ago
Merry Christmas, Helen >:)
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I clicked over and took a look at some of them. And must say I was disappointed. A lot of what I watched seemed to border on goofiness? Or, I don't know, sarcasm maybe? It's a shame really. If this is typical of book trailers, I can't see that they're advancing book sales :(
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Helen, with all best wishes for the coming year!
I have mixed feelings on book videos, but I'm willing to take another look at them. Thanks for the links and I'll check them out right now. Have a safe and warm Christmas and New Year!
ReplyDeleteInteresting how promos keep evolving with changing technologies. I appreciate your perspective at this blog in providing relevant links and news.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to all of you, as well!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and your blog visitors, Helen. I agree with Joanne. Book trailers are going the way of new TV shows. Not my cup of Christmas cheer.
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Merry Christmas. I'm still looking through the videos. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteYes, I put my book trailer at Diane's blog too. Hope I win. Merry Christmas Helen and a Happy New Year. May 2011 bring you healthy and joyful time. Love reading your posts.
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Thank you for mentioning my book trailer contest, Helen.
ReplyDeleteMost book trailers are kinda lame to me. Show me some action! Show me something exciting!
As long as mine isn't listed with the 'ugly,' I'll go look!
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice, of course, if book trailers were exciting and as professional as those done for movies, but they would be very expensive. I have, however, seen some really good ones.
ReplyDeleteCompany's arriving as we speak, so I'll have to pop over for a look at these later :)
ReplyDeleteA friend of mine, Bonnie Pemberton, who wrote the Catmaster came across a video of her book. It was quite well done and captured the story well. It makes you wonder what inspires people to make a video of a book.
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Thanks Helen for a year of wonderful posts. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
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