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deborahrich@mac.com
- Mar 26, 2019
- 3 min
Does Book Design Matter?
Book design includes not only the graphic design of the front and back cover but also the layout and typographic design of every page within your book. Book designers ensure that the details of your book create a professional impression and don’t your interrupt readers from enjoying your work. Book Cover Design A book’s cover is often the first and only chance your audience has of finding and reading your book. Obviously, it’s very important for the cover to be striking; howe
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deborahrich@mac.com
- Mar 26, 2019
- 3 min
Key Terms in Book Design
The book industry, like any other, is rife with jargon and esoteric terminology. Here's a brief rundown of some of the key terms you might encounter. Trim size Selecting a trim size is the first step in book design. Different sizes (5.5 x 8.5 or 6×9) are used for different types of book. If your book is more than 250 pages, a small trim size (5 x 8 or smaller) will create a thicker book and can potentially turn off book buyers. Designers also work with authors to choose forma
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