And once the book is published, many of those people would remember that they had a say in the cover choice, and maybe there’s a higher chance of purchase because of that. Everybody wins.

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While there is a small-print warning about explicit material on the back cover, it’s easy to miss. And the cartoon image – particularly its sparkly costume – does suggest an under-18s audience.