 | Book Design and Production |
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Product Description
If you are a writer working with a publisher (large or small) or if you are a small or first time publisher, this book will help you understand the book production process and the principles of good cover and interior book design. It will allow you to look at a book design and immediately see the common errors and to see that a book is following the traditions of good book design that gives credibility to your message. Whether you do the work yourself or hire it done, this book will help you get your book done right. Use this book to guide you through the bookd design and production process.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #243388 in Books
- Published on: 2005-06-15
- Released on: 2005-06-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .81" h x 7.74" w x 10.90" l, 1.78 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 320 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
A masterful work.... The industry has needed a book like this for years. --Dan Poynter, author The Self Publishing Manual
Have it on hand for the explanations that help the publisher make good decisions.... --Patricia J. Bell, publisher, Cat's-paw Press
...A must-have to stay competitive in this overcrowded marketplace. --Fern Reiss, author The Publishing Game
About the Author
Pete Masterson has been an independent book designer since 1997. Before that he owned a print shop, was general manager of a book oriented typesetting service in San Francisco and was manager of publications and graphics for a contractor to NASA, where he and his staff produced some 200 publications a year. He is the 2005 President of the [San Fancisco] Bay Area Independent Publishers Association.
