If you’re a video gamer, or if you have one in the house, you may be familiar with the phenomenon of “easter eggs.” “A virtual Easter egg is an intentional hidden message, in-joke, or feature in a work such as a computer program, web page,...
One of the enjoyable parts of learning a new field is finding out what all the insider language of that field is all about. When I got started in mountain biking, for instance, I was surprised to learn that the pedals I used, which were made specifically to clip onto...
Sometimes things happen in waves, or some people say they happen in threes. But people also have the uncanny ability to see patterns—even where they don’t exist. Whatever the case, recently I ended up designing two contemporary novels by women novelists,...
Reason #1 Why Books Matter From a review on Goodreads for The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, reviewed by Erica M. Chapman: How do I rate a book like this? A book that burrowed into my soul and made a home, tore it down, rearranged the pieces. There are some books...
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...