The design of books : an explainer for authors, editors, agents, and other curious readers
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Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2024.
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Central Library - New Nonfiction - New Books
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Published
Chicago : The University of Chicago Press, 2024.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
246 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Of all the aspects of making a book, design is perhaps the most mysterious. Authors and readers surely realize that covers are designed objects that, like it or not, books are commonly judged by. But a book's interior is also the product of a designer's careful attention to such matters as where the page numbers go or how wide the margins are. Even publishing professionals-editors, agents, marketing staff-often have only the vaguest idea of how designers use type, color, space, and other elements to turn manuscripts into visually distinctive and compelling books. This is the first book that explains what designers do for the benefit of all the "word people" involved in making (and enjoying) books. By demystifying how she and her fellow design professionals approach their tasks, Debbie Berne seeks to make authors and publishing colleagues informed partners in design decisions and to ensure the process is collaborative from start to finish. She considers self-published as well as traditionally published authors in her advice. And along the way, she offers delightful reflections on how each part of a book functions and how they ideally come together as a package for the ultimate benefit of the reader"--,Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Berne, D. (2024). The design of books: an explainer for authors, editors, agents, and other curious readers . The University of Chicago Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Berne, Debbie. 2024. The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers. The University of Chicago Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Berne, Debbie. The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers The University of Chicago Press, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Berne, Debbie. The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers The University of Chicago Press, 2024.
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