Testimonials


Publishers:

"We love the Bookwrap and have recommended it to lots of other publishers and authors."
--Hale Dwoskin, author and publisher of The Sedona Method, Sedona Press


"Bookwraps are a way for readers to make an intimate connection with an author"
--Sarita Varma, Deputy Director of Publicity, FSG


"Its harder and harder to get the attention of the media nowadays- there's so much noise. Bookwraps give us an edge with our authors- this allows our authors to get out front without interference from the publisher. TV producers don't want a PR pitch, they'd rather have proof, and the Bookwrap is the proof."
-- Pete Miller, Director of Publicity, Walker & Co.


"Bookwraps are one of the most innovative and effective ways of using the net to publicize books"
--Evan Boorstyn, Publicity Manager, Harcourt Trade


"The Bookwrap concept is valuable to Basic Books not only to reach consumers in a more effective way but as an essential tool for our publicity department to use in procuring better media bookings for our authors"
--John Hughes, VP/Director of Marketing, Basic Books


"I really like the production quality - I think that Bookwraps are a great way to share a little bit of the author with the communities that support their efforts"
--Linda Quinton, TOR books


"I was extremely pleased with the Bookwrap we did for BUSINESS: THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE and with the videos they produced of Dan Goleman talking about the project. It was a terrific and cost effective marketing tool - very versatile and easy to send around to booksellers, the media and others - and I look forward to doing more in the future."
--Elizabeth Carduff, Marketing Director, The Perseus Books Group



Booksellers:

"Bookwraps are like author interviews on steroids! Not only do our users get a few minutes of Q&A with their favorite writers, the package is rounded out with excerpts, biography, reviews, and the like. It is just this sort of foward-thinking web application that gives life to the internet!"
--Mark Flanagan, Contemporary Literature Guide, About.com


"Bookwraps gives every author a chance to communicate with readers, and not just the top-tier authors."
--Carol Fitzgerald, co-founder, Bookreporter.com


"The Bookwrap provided a cool way to more deeply experience the novels that our site visitors are interested in. For many readers, it gave them a chance to see and hear their favorite author talk about the books they love so much. As a webmaster who is constantly trying to provide new content, the Bookwrap not only promoted a book with video, but it also allowed us to customize the purchase link so that visitors could buy the book through our online store."
--Jason Denzel, Founder and Webmaster, Dragonmount.com


"Bookwraps help authors connect with readers in a way that simple text can't. We offer interviews and exclusive essays from authors at Powells.com, but it's hard to beat a film of the writer explaining his or her craft."
--David Weich, Marketing, Powells.com


"Bookwraps gives us an easy way to add to our customers' experience. We get a great way to enhance the book on our website with very little work on our end."
--Sanj Kharbanda, Webmaster, Wordsworth.com


"Bookwraps have been a great addition to the Chapter 11 website. Instead of just a word description of a book, visitors to our site can experience the book and listen to author interviews. Our favorite bookwrap is Lemony Snicket."
--Mike Sussman, Webmaster, Chapter11Books.com


"We are very excited to offer Bookwraps to our customers. Reader's apprehension about buying books online because you can't "touch" the product is easily overcome through the enhanced content they provide."
--Doug Corne, Director of Merchandising, BooksaMillion.com




Authors:

"It's really great, as an author, to be given the chance to tell the story behind the story of my book. Bookwraps are a wonderful way to explain the thinking that goes into my stories and how I bring a book to life."
--David Gordon, author of The Ugly Truckling, Laura Geringer Books/HarperCollins


"To promote my book, I created a web site and included a link to the Bookwrap. I loved the fact that the Bookwrap enabled readers to hear directly from the subject of my book. Having a video component to the book web site made it stand out, and the Bookwrap elicited a very positive response. Once people had the chance to listen to the Bookwrap, and to hear Elaine speak, they were even more interested in buying the book."
--Jennifer Gonnerman, author of Life on the Outside: The Prison Odyssey of Elaine Bartlett, FSG


"As a reader I've always loved being able to put a face to the name of the author on a book, and Bookwraps are a great way to motivate children to read. It's great to know that my Bookwrap is out there while I take a break to rest my vocal chords and catch up on some writing. And of course, my Bookwrap can visit many places that I would never have been able to go to at all."
--Andy Griffiths, author of The Day My Butt Went Psycho!


"These interactive book-jackets -- featuring video and audio author interviews, reviews, synopsis and biographies -- are taking book marketing out of the box."
--M.J. Rose, author of How To Publish and Promote Online


"Working with Bookwraps, and having Bookwraps work for me and my book, was a pleasure. I'd recommend them to any author or publicist: They are tremendously professional, they understand books (and authors, too!) and, best of all, they know how to get the word out. They know the marketplace and the audience you're trying to reach. I considered myself lucky to have Bookwraps on my side."
--Terry Golway, author of So Others Might Live