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Book Design

Book Design Case Study: Two Contemporary Novels

March 9, 2012 35 comments
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Book Design Case Study: Two Contemporary Novels, Helen of Troy by Tess Collins and The Edge of Maybe by Ericka Lutz

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Should Authors Design Their Own Books?

March 7, 2012 28 comments
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Should Authors Design Their Own Books? looks at the situations when authors might want to design their own books

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Book Design: 6 Variations on Drop-Cap Typography

February 29, 2012 17 comments
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Book Design: 6 Variations on Drop-Cap Typography describes different methods to add decoration to book chapter openings

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Self-Publishing Basics: How to Organize Your Book’s Front Matter

February 8, 2012 16 comments
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Self-Publishing Basics: How to Organize Your Book’s Front Matter includes a checklist of front matter items.

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Two Reasons Why Books Matter

February 2, 2012 10 comments
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Two Reasons Why Books Matter looks at the emotional power of books to move us, and their ability to last over time

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