Is this misleading and even wrong?

That’s only if you glance. To those for which such things matter, believe me, no one walks away with the wrong idea.

Well, in my opinion, It won’t mislead anyone who really knows how to read. I suggest you just highlight the positioning of this book on the mentioned awards like if it was just nominated. Plus, it really is also a plus factor to the readers if they see it nominated for some awards. ;)

No Joe so schmo.

Just read the words not the hype !

Not misleading, complete information is right there.

I dunno guys. You are examining it here, specifically and subjectively. I think they shouldn’t lead with…
Silver Whatever Award… bkah blah (finalist, and maybe there were 50).

It’s not the Oscars.

Just my opinion.

I agree, at first glance it is misleading. But it does mean something.

I see similar behavior on Vimeo, a short film viewing site. There is always a still shot provided so you can select that particular film. Occasionally you will see one that has a still with a dozen or more award logos in the background. It is impossible to tell if they were winners or merely nominated. Either way the videos are usually really good.

It’s marketing, @joeschmo, that’s all. If you’re not willing to take a few seconds (literally, a few seconds) to read the entire line before you spend your money, or more time on it, then more fool you.

@canidmajor I agree. It is all about marketing and money, isn’t everything?

I took the time to read it. Obviously.

I am talking about your average joe. I just don’t think it’s very “fair”. But then, what is.

I think your example, itself, is misleading, then. Your “average Joe” that buys books is more likely to read the entire line. (Ten years selling books has taught me this)

And although it seems to me you may be a bit disdainful of the nominations and stars, they are pretty good indicators of the book’s quality. (Again, I refer back to my decade of bookselling experience. We read a lot of the award winners and nominees so we could recommend with a certain authority).

And really, assuming that everyone else is dumber than you is just a bit silly.

Uh, no.

I do not think that was implied. Perhaps reading it more in haste. Misleading by definition, I think.

One of the 10 finalists of blah blah award is one thing.

As it appears is quite another.

I do accept your opinion and will take it under advisement.

A bit misleading but not in a bad way. When you want to sell honestly, you always sugar coat the product some.

@kritiper I like that.

Why should wins be all that gets listed?
If I have a book win one award, and be judged a finalist for something else, I will be dancing the funky chicken.
There is nothing wrong with listing near misses in credits.
If you bet horses, the stats include win, place, show.
I would only see that as shifty if they listed the win, then everything else with no ranking after.

Yes, but how it’s presented.

“The Pulitzer Prize /ˈpʊlɪtsər/ is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States. ... In twenty of the categories, each winner receives a certificate and a US$15,000 cash award (raised from $10,000 in 2017).”
What are the awards for the Short listed, Starred, ..?

…If there’s no award (cash and/or certificate) for those then they shouldn’t be listed among the winners, so it’s misleading. They should be listed separately under Short listed and Starred etc.

^ Well thank you. Someone agrees with me.

You gave it a thought. Good that you did and posted the OP.

…By the way, @LuckyGuy agrees with you.

When we’re talking about misleading it’s usually at a glance. Even at a glance we should get the correct info. By the time things are figured out it’s too late. Some misleading things are deadly.

That was my point. Thanks flo.

Most welcome @joeschmo

@flo

All I said was:

When you glance at the list quickly, you might think the book had won 4 awards. Actually, it won but one of them.

It may be a great book. It is an honour to be nominated…

But this is misleading imho.

Thoughts?

Thank you.

I enjoy getting a different opinion but in this case methinks tis a bit deceiving, perhaps, innocently and not by design. As mentioned here, maybe this is standard.

@joeschmo, I think you had it done by your last post.

@flo I think you are correct. Would you like some coffee or something while waiting here?

Thanks.

I meant to add: whether it’s at a glance or not it’s still the same isn’t it? It’s misleading.