The use and typesetting of hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes
Book Design: Chapter Openers and Part Openers
I have to confess that my favorite part of book design is creating the chapter opening pages. Ideally the display typography and any other pictorial or decorative elements you use on the chapter opening pages will reflect the type used in the rest of the book, including the title page. In indie books we have […]
Author Series Book Templates: Relive The Glory
Do you have literary heroes? Most writers do. I was thinking about some of my own literary heroes recently, and the books that had made such a big impresssion on me—and millions of other readers. That’s when I realized that I had a unique way to pay these authors and their books a kind of […]
The Elements of Bad Typography
Editor’s Note: As more examples of “bad typography” appear, I’ll continue to update this article. And hey, you can send me your own examples for inclusion, too. (See the end of the article. Last edit on June 15, 2017.) Typography of one sort or another is all around us. And that’s why bad typography is […]
Designing Genre Fiction and New Book Design Templates
Does design influence the readability of books? We introduce 6 new genre-specific pre-designed book templates at BookDesignTemplates.com
New! Full-Service Book Design and Production from The Book Makers
Announcing The Book Makers, a complete book design and production service
Designing for Hand Printing a Broadside in the Bookman Typeface
Sometimes when I think back on all the time I’ve spent in graphic arts and related endeavors, I have to admit it’s been quite a ride. Of course, working all through the disruption caused by the gradual digitization of design skills and typography has given me a prime seat from which to view the disruption […]
Self-Publishing Basics: 5 Book Binding Styles Illustrated
5 Book Binding styles are explained and illustrated
Working With Cover and Interior Designers
Almost every publishing professional advising self-publishers says the same thing: focus on editing and cover design. Those are the two most important elements of your book, the ones that will make the biggest difference in how your book is received and how it will sell. We’ve already discussed how working with a good editor can […]
Review: Book Design Made Simple by Fiona Raven & Glenna Collett
Editor’s Note: Please see the end of this article for a special offer on Book Design Made Simple and a free sample download, courtesy of the authors. Are you a do-it-yourself self-publisher? If you answered “Yes,” then today is a good day for you! Professional book designers Fiona Raven and Glenna Collett have collaborated on […]
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