In book design, the general rule is that all caps is fine for one line or occasional headings. But within the actual text, it’s best used sparingly. Why Not Use All Caps? All caps are harder to read than normal lowercase text because our eyes are drawn to pattern recognition. All caps produces a rectangular box, and we have to really focus to make out individual letters. Lowercase letters are varied—some are tall (dhkl), some are short (aeoru), some have descenders (pgyjq). M

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

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