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Old John Baskerville and the Birth of Modern Printing Paper

June 2, 2011 4 comments
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Old John Baskerville and the Birth of Modern Printing Paper, where we see that the influence of technology can work to advance arts or retard them.

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Book Design to Sell: 5 Book Interior Page Layout Mistakes to Avoid

April 26, 2011 34 comments
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Book Design to Sell: 5 Book Interior Page Layout Mistakes to Avoid. With Laura Cross, Joel Friedlander’s tips to make your book interior look more professional

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Authors: Wondering How Long Your Book Should Be?

February 1, 2011 8 comments
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Authors: Wondering How Long Your Book Should Be? Although different genres have different expectations, a really good book can be as long as it needs to be

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8 Drop Caps For Chapter Openings in Adobe InDesign

September 2, 2010 16 comments

8 Drop Caps For Chapter Openings in Adobe InDesign with variations you can use in your own books to lend a decorative air to the beginning of your chapters. Drops, stand-ups, hanging indents, artwork, there are lots of variations to use.

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When Is a Book Review Not a Book Review?

July 30, 2010 13 comments
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When Is a Book Review Not a Book Review? Sometimes you have to ignore the design of a book, sometimes the content. The trick is knowing when, because you can’t expect business books to always be beautifully designed.

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