The Look of the Book: Jackets, Covers, and Art at the Edges of Literature

How many book lovers picked up a book because they were intrigued by the book jacket design? Probably, lots. It goes without saying, a lot of time and energy is spent designing a book jacket that conveys just the right amount of information while being pleasant to look at. Can the "look of the book" make all the difference or, at the very least, form the complete package of beauty, utility and content? You'll never know until you pick this up.