by Joel Friedlander | Aug 15, 2012 | Book Construction Blueprint, Book Design, Self-Publishing
If you’ve looked at a lot of self-published books, you already know that authors sometimes go to press before they have really absorbed all the conventions of book making and the advice of publishing professionals. In fact it surprises authors—who...
by Joel Friedlander | Feb 1, 2012 | Book Design, Interior Design, Self-Publishing
Book typography can get a bit complex at times, although good book pages usually end up looking quite simple to the reader. One common task you encounter as a self-publisher is selecting typefaces, whether you’re designing your own book or using an author...
by Joel Friedlander | Jun 1, 2011 | Self-Publishing, Book Design
Digital printing and print on demand have allowed authors to take control of the production of their own books. Thousands of self-publishers have flourished as a result, ushering in a new era of self-publishing, and many of them want to design their own book. When...
