by Joel Friedlander | Feb 17, 2010 | Book Design, Book Production
Mark Barrett over on Ditchwalk, is trying to figure out the epub and pdf translation processes from the point of view of an author who wants to move his work into the public sphere. When authors start having to roll up their sleeves and get under the hood of...
by Joel Friedlander | Dec 29, 2009 | Book Construction Blueprint, Book Production, Self-Publishing
A few years ago we took a family trip to Australia. It was a great adventure but what impressed me at the time was how long it took to get ready for the trip. Passports, itineraries, housing arrangements, plans to take care of our house, dogs and cat while we were...
by Joel Friedlander | Nov 12, 2009 | Book Printing, Book Production, Self Publishing Basics
Last time I described how I check the status of all my linked graphics with the Link Palette, and how I re-link any missing files. The last check I make of my InDesign CS4 file before beginning the export process is to look at the book’s fonts. This is a key...
by Joel Friedlander | Nov 10, 2009 | Book Construction Blueprint, Book Printing, Book Production, Self-Publishing
Lightning Source (LSI) is my preferred vendor for print-on-demand services. Their quality is good, distribution options good for most books, and a technical staff that actually knows what they’re doing. Combined with responsive customer service, it’s easy...
