Don't know the name of something

[Linda B]

Hello all. Can someone tell me what a book's description is called that entices people to buy? I've heard the word before, but I can't remember. I think it's a strange word, not something as simple as "description".

For example, "Thou Art Peter"-- A hard-hitting book based on the most serious prophecies which predict things that are soon to occur in the world, religion, and society in general...

Thanks in advance.

 

[Occlith]

Blurb or summary.

 

[bookoffers]

Blurb or summary.

you got it Mr.Mod.. According to Wiki, blurb is a short summary accompanying a creative work usually referring to the words on the back of the book jacket..

 

[Occlith]

you got it Mr.Mod..

That's Ms. Mod to you.

 

[Linda B]

What about "tickler" or "teaser"? Do those sound familiar to anyone?

 

[pontalba]

What about synopsis?

 

[BoyBleu]

blurb |blərb|
noun
a short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement.
verb [ trans. ] informal
write or contribute such a passage for (a book, movie, or other product).
ORIGIN early 20th cent.: coined by Gelett Burgess (died 1951), American humorist.