Berne Debbie
Berne Debbie - The Design Of Books An Explainer For Authors Editors Agents And Other Curious Readers - Paperback
Berne Debbie - The Design Of Books An Explainer For Authors Editors Agents And Other Curious Readers - Paperback
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Description: Seasoned designer Debbie Berne presents an accessible introduction to book design for authors editors and other book people. Design is central to the appeal messaging and usefulness of books but to most readers it's mysterious or even invisible. Through interiors as well as covers designers provide structure and information that shape the meaning and experience of books. In The Design of Books Debbie Berne shines a light on the conventions and processes of her profession revealing both the aesthetic and market - driven decisions designers consider to make books readable and beautiful. In clear unstuffy language Berne reveals how books are put together with discussions of production considerations typography and fonts page layouts use of images and color special issues for ebooks and the very face of each book: the cover. The Design of Books speaks to readers and directly to books creators authors editors and other publishing professionals helping them to become more informed partners in the design of their projects. Berne lays out the practical steps at each stage of the design process providing insight into who does what when and offering advice for authors on how to be effective advocates for their ideas while also letting go and trusting their manuscripts with teams of professionals. She includes guidance as well for self - publishing authors including where to find a designer what to expect from that relationship and how to art direct your own book. Throughout Berne teaches how understanding the whats hows and whys of book design heightens our appreciation of these cherished objects and helps everyone involved in the process to create more functional desirable and wonderful books.
Title: The Design Of Books An Explainer For Authors Editors Agents And Other Curious Readers
Author(s): Berne Debbie
Publisher: The University Of Chicago Press
Barcode: 9780226822952
Pages: 256 Pages, 45 Halftones
Publication Date: 3/12/2024
Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
Category: Publishing Industry & Book Trade
Description: Seasoned designer Debbie Berne presents an accessible introduction to book design for authors editors and other book people. Design is central to the appeal messaging and usefulness of books but to most readers it's mysterious or even invisible. Through interiors as well as covers designers provide structure and information that shape the meaning and experience of books. In The Design of Books Debbie Berne shines a light on the conventions and processes of her profession revealing both the aesthetic and market - driven decisions designers consider to make books readable and beautiful. In clear unstuffy language Berne reveals how books are put together with discussions of production considerations typography and fonts page layouts use of images and color special issues for ebooks and the very face of each book: the cover. The Design of Books speaks to readers and directly to books creators authors editors and other publishing professionals helping them to become more informed partners in the design of their projects. Berne lays out the practical steps at each stage of the design process providing insight into who does what when and offering advice for authors on how to be effective advocates for their ideas while also letting go and trusting their manuscripts with teams of professionals. She includes guidance as well for self - publishing authors including where to find a designer what to expect from that relationship and how to art direct your own book. Throughout Berne teaches how understanding the whats hows and whys of book design heightens our appreciation of these cherished objects and helps everyone involved in the process to create more functional desirable and wonderful books.
Title: The Design Of Books An Explainer For Authors Editors Agents And Other Curious Readers
Author(s): Berne Debbie
Publisher: The University Of Chicago Press
Barcode: 9780226822952
Pages: 256 Pages, 45 Halftones
Publication Date: 3/12/2024
Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
Category: Publishing Industry & Book Trade
