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Mike Holt’s 2017 NEC® Book Cover Design

Mike Holt’s 2017 NEC® Book Cover Design

 

We’d love your input...

Here at Mike Holt Enterprises, we’re constantly looking ahead, and always exploring ways to improve and stay current. We’ve just delivered the last of our products based on the 2014 NEC®, and we’re already working on our book covers for 2017! We’d appreciate your feedback.

 

Please help us choose our new cover design layout for 2017.

 

We have 3 layouts to choose from and each come in a dark or light version. Please take a look at each option and let us know which you like best and why. Note that we’ve deliberately used an image that’s non-electrical in nature, and also shown the designs in grayscale, so that your choice is not influenced by the colors or image, which will be different for each book in the series.

 

Option 1 Light:

Notice this layout has 3 small inset images and is a lighter contrast color:

 

Image1

 

Option 1 Dark:

Notice this layout has 3 small inset images and is a darker contrast color:

 

Image2

 

Option 2 Light:

Notice this layout has one top half image without the smaller inset images and is a lighter contrast color:

 

Image3

Option 2 Dark:

Notice this layout has one top half image without the smaller inset images and is a darker contrast color:

 

Image4

 

Option 3 Light:

Notice this option has one full cover image and is a lighter contrast color:

 

Image5

 

Option 3 Dark:

Notice this option has one full cover image and is a darker contrast color:

 

Image6

 

Here is a recap of the choices:

 

Option 1 Light

Option 1 Dark

 

Option 2 Light

Option 2 Dark

 

Option 3 Light

Option 3 Dark

 

Let us know your choice and be sure to include what you like about it and any suggestion you might have to improve it; and if you’re creative, you may even have your own idea of how it should look. Either post your comments below, or if you prefer, email us directly at info@mikeholt.com.

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

    djames  December 23 2014, 3:59 am EST
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  • Option 3 Dark followed by Option 2 Dark. Option 1 is too busy.

    Peggy  October 29 2014, 5:41 pm EDT
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  • I like "Option 2 Dark". It appears as strong and the insets in option 1 would make it too busy.

    David Wiles  October 29 2014, 8:57 am EDT
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  • Option 1 Dark

    Dean   October 22 2014, 7:57 pm EDT
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  • #2 light. Easy on the eyes. Picture reminds me of an airport, traveling on vacation.

    Keith  October 21 2014, 2:33 pm EDT
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  • I like option 2 dark. Much better contrast!

    Larry  October 21 2014, 8:28 am EDT
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  • I'm in for Option 2 Dark.

    Keith

    Keith E.  October 21 2014, 7:40 am EDT
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  • Option 2 dark, looks good, and not too busy, like the ones with the insets.

    Ken  October 21 2014, 1:39 am EDT
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  • Option 3 DARK .

    Frank Hellige  October 20 2014, 5:22 pm EDT
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  • Option 1 Dark

    Franc M. Gomez  October 20 2014, 4:47 pm EDT
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  • Option 1 Dark

    Charley B  October 20 2014, 3:55 pm EDT
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  • 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."

    Alan W. Tannous  October 20 2014, 1:52 pm EDT
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  • Option #2 DARK Clear and uncluttered. Text stands out.

    Katrina Ericson  October 20 2014, 1:38 pm EDT
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  • option 1

    Allen Kirk  October 20 2014, 10:30 am EDT
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  • 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.

    Marcus Veytia  October 20 2014, 10:15 am EDT
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  • 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.

    Wes  October 20 2014, 10:02 am EDT
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  • Option 1 dark

    Dan  October 20 2014, 9:33 am EDT
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  • Option #2 Dark. It is the cleanest look and offers the best contrast. That is the winner.

    Rob M.  October 20 2014, 9:19 am EDT
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  • 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.

    Allen P.  October 20 2014, 8:50 am EDT
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  • Option 1 Dark

    Eric  October 20 2014, 8:38 am EDT
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  • Option 2 Dark gets my vote.

    Mark  October 20 2014, 8:08 am EDT
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  • Option #2 Dark

    Brian K. Willis, P.E.  October 20 2014, 7:29 am EDT
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  • Option 1 dark is the one that would make me pick it up at the bookstore more likely.

    Jacob Haynes  October 20 2014, 7:21 am EDT
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  • I like Option #1 Light

    Justin Kasper  October 20 2014, 7:18 am EDT
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  • Option 1 dark.

    Ron  October 20 2014, 7:07 am EDT
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  • I like 2 Dark

    BC  October 20 2014, 7:00 am EDT
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  • Option 3 Light is my favorite.

    Charlie Souza  October 20 2014, 2:00 am EDT
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  • Option #2 Dark!

    Freddie  October 19 2014, 6:30 pm EDT
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  • 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.

    phil c  October 19 2014, 1:46 pm EDT
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  • 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.

    joe  October 19 2014, 12:21 pm EDT
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  • Option 2 dark really stands out!

    Eddie jaya  October 19 2014, 10:51 am EDT
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  • 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

    john gary  October 19 2014, 10:41 am EDT
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  • 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.

    William Patchen  October 19 2014, 9:29 am EDT
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  • Option #2 dark is my choice

    Gary Hunt  October 19 2014, 9:21 am EDT
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  • # 1 dark

    reggie  October 19 2014, 6:01 am EDT
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  • I like Option 2 Dark. Something about this option pulls me in more than the other options.

    Austin Yengst  October 19 2014, 5:16 am EDT
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  • I like option 2 dark

    Paul Covell  October 18 2014, 5:51 pm EDT
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  • Option 2 Dark is the best looking.

    Steve D  October 18 2014, 4:45 pm EDT
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  • #1 dark

    Chris  October 18 2014, 4:05 pm EDT
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  • I prefer Option # 2 dark

    Ronald Smith  October 18 2014, 3:57 pm EDT
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  • Option 3 Light color

    David R.  October 18 2014, 3:44 pm EDT
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  • Option 1 Light imo..

    Rich P.  October 18 2014, 3:42 pm EDT
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  • I like 2 Dark. The picture is not as busy.

    Mark  October 18 2014, 1:41 pm EDT
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  • Option 3 dark.

    Marc Ramirez  October 18 2014, 1:30 pm EDT
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  • I like Option 1 Lite best...

    Mike Mc Cray  October 18 2014, 12:09 pm EDT
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  • Option #1 Dark

    Joey Quattrocchi  October 18 2014, 11:47 am EDT
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  • 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.

    Karen  October 18 2014, 11:46 am EDT
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  • 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.

    Mirna H   October 18 2014, 11:33 am EDT
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  • Option 2, Dark: The picture has a wide view that shows the details of the place more clearly. The dark option looks better.

    Nelson H  October 18 2014, 11:19 am EDT
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  • option 3 Dark

    chris  October 18 2014, 10:46 am EDT
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  • option 3 dark

    chris  October 18 2014, 10:46 am EDT
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  • Option 1 Dark looks the best!

    Brian Rastede   October 18 2014, 9:24 am EDT
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  • Option 1 dark

    JB  October 18 2014, 8:50 am EDT
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  • I like the option one, dark, with the 3 inserts.

    Theresa Childress  October 18 2014, 8:14 am EDT
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  • 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.

    Billy Simmons  October 18 2014, 6:22 am EDT
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  • 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.

    Paul Spinosa  October 18 2014, 2:08 am EDT
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  • 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!

    Bob Macfadden  October 18 2014, 1:35 am EDT
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  • Option 2 Dark looks the best to me.

    Micheal Talley  October 18 2014, 12:12 am EDT
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  • Option #2 Dark. Very clean looking and good contrast

    Mary Ann   October 17 2014, 11:58 pm EDT
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  • 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.

    Bob Gerngross  October 17 2014, 10:59 pm EDT
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  • 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...

    Ron Brandt  October 17 2014, 10:23 pm EDT
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  • Option 2 Dark. Better contrast.

    Jason  October 17 2014, 10:01 pm EDT
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  • I vote for #1 Dark

    Mike Walker  October 17 2014, 9:00 pm EDT
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  • 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

    Beau clough   October 17 2014, 8:42 pm EDT
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  • #3 dark

    Charlie  October 17 2014, 8:24 pm EDT
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  • Option 2 Dark

    Bill Sampson  October 17 2014, 7:52 pm EDT
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