None of the options have a big enough picture of Mike.

Option 3 Dark followed by Option 2 Dark. Option 1 is too busy.

I like "Option 2 Dark". It appears as strong and the insets in option 1 would make it too busy.

Option 1 Dark

#2 light. Easy on the eyes. Picture reminds me of an airport, traveling on vacation.

I like option 2 dark. Much better contrast!

I'm in for Option 2 Dark.

Keith

Option 2 dark, looks good, and not too busy, like the ones with the insets.

Option 3 DARK .

Option 1 Dark

Option 1 Dark

I vote for Option 2 Dark --- I like the separation of the photo and the text. I am an electrician, keep it simple. Why not some humor? How about a cartoon electrician with a lot of material scattered about, a set of plans, a code book open and he is looking at Mikes Guide and says, " Oh so that's what they mean."

Option #2 DARK Clear and uncluttered. Text stands out.

option 1

I like Option 3 Light.

Options 1 & 2 have too much visual distractions (especially so with Option 1). With Option 3 Light, my eye is drawn towards the title without the background competing. Option 3 Dark does the same as Option 3 Light, but the gray text box is too stark and it collides with the background.

First, I like the dark option because the light option appears to have Mike's good looking head with a tie floating in space. Second, I like the inset images because they depict what's inside. A train does not appear to be electrical. Finally, change the clock time to military time -- 20:17.

Option 1 dark

Option #2 Dark. It is the cleanest look and offers the best contrast. That is the winner.

I don't like Option 3 - background picture mostly covered up - not interesting. I like the dark version of #1 & #2. #2 shows the background better than #1 due to the inserts. If the inserts could be moved down/out of the background that would make #1 better.

Option 1 Dark

Option 2 Dark gets my vote.

Option #2 Dark

Option 1 dark is the one that would make me pick it up at the bookstore more likely.

I like Option #1 Light

Option 1 dark.

I like 2 Dark

Option 3 Light is my favorite.

Option #2 Dark!

Option 3 dark. Your photo, especially in a white shirt, looks better on a solid background instead of half on white and half on black. Of the two solid backgrounds, the gray looks a bit better for having the photo stand out.

I like option #2 dark the best.

All of the dark options look better than the light ones.

The extra images on the top right of option #1 are not needed--they distract a little.

Option #3 has too much of the image. I like how option 2 is a balance of text to image. Cool image background by the way! I like the train station idea.

Option 2 dark really stands out!

I think #2 light is the best of the three proposed

#2 is less cluttered and cleaner to read

The lighter on is also easier on the eyes

The first thing that comes to mind is, "what are the inset pics about"? and how do these pictures tie into the new code. They are hard to see in the black & white pictorial provided. …. but, let's say that the pics tell a story relating to the new code, I like the "Dark option 1. It's possible that option 3 dark might have been in competition had the pics been included.

Option #2 dark is my choice

# 1 dark

I like Option 2 Dark. Something about this option pulls me in more than the other options.

I like option 2 dark

Option 2 Dark is the best looking.

#1 dark

I prefer Option # 2 dark

Option 3 Light color

Option 1 Light imo..

I like 2 Dark. The picture is not as busy.

Option 3 dark.

I like Option 1 Lite best...

Option #1 Dark

Option 3 dark- but the complex design above the title block text should not be too busy, as shown in the example.

It is hard to focus on what I'm reading with a really complex, busy picture above the title block text.

Option 2 Dark: option 1 is too cluttered, option 3 leaves out alot of the picture details.. Option 2 gives you a wider view, looks organized and it gives a profesional look to the place in the picture. The darker contrast is better but you can save more ink if you change the color black to gray.

Option 2, Dark: The picture has a wide view that shows the details of the place more clearly. The dark option looks better.

option 3 Dark

option 3 dark

Option 1 Dark looks the best!

Option 1 dark

I like the option one, dark, with the 3 inserts.

I would go with option 2. I believe that the setting of the picture will open the minds of the electrician. It displays the unique ways power is used.

What you could do is put a box of donuts somewhere in the picture and I'm pretty sure that would be hit!... Okay, option 1, light for me.

Option 2 Dark. Easier on the eyes. Allows you to see the whole graphic image. No need for the inset images in my opinion.

Best!

Option 2 Dark looks the best to me.

Option #2 Dark. Very clean looking and good contrast

Option #2 DARK: The dark is easier on the eyes. Option #1 is too busy and the floating text box just doesn't work in my opinion.

I will say option 2 dark. Option 1 gives you aittle insight with the three small pictures but we all know what's going to be inside. Option 3 is great if I werevto hang it on my wall for art. Option 3 is the best cover for an all around code update coffee tsnke book. People of all walks can read up on code changes while at Star Bucks...

Option 2 Dark. Better contrast.

I vote for #1 Dark

I prefer option 2 by far. It's the most precise and easy to look at. The other options look too cluttered. Option 2 will draw attention without taking way style

#3 dark

Option 2 Dark