Design of Books - An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers

"Of all the aspects of making a book, design is perhaps the most mysterious. Authors and readers surely realize that covers are designed objects that, like it or not, books are commonly judged by. But a book's interior is also the product of a designer's careful attention to such matters as where the page numbers go or how wide the margins are. Even publishing professionals-editors, agents, marketing staff-often have only the vaguest idea of how designers use type, color, space, and other elements to turn manuscripts into visually distinctive and compelling books. This is the first book that explains what designers do for the benefit of all the 'word people' involved in making (and enjoying) books. By demystifying how she and her fellow design professionals approach their tasks, Debbie Berne seeks to make authors and publishing colleagues informed partners in design decisions and to ensure the process is collaborative from start to finish. She considers self-published as well as traditionally published authors in her advice. And along the way, she offers delightful reflections on how each part of a book functions and how they ideally come together as a package for the ultimate benefit of the reader"--

About the author

Debbie Berne has been a professional book designer since 2002 and has designed hundreds of books and book covers. This is the first book she has both written and designed.

Product details

• Authors: Debbie Berne
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.03.2024
• EAN: 9780226822952
• ISBN: 978-0-226-82295-2
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; DESIGN / Book, Book design, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, Press & journalism, Book design and Bookbinding, Publishing industry and journalism, Publishing industry & book trade