Why Publishers Hire Professional Designers for Book Interiors
Recognizing the Value of Professional Design I want to compliment designer Andrea Reider for her guest post on Jane Friedman’s blog last week. It really did get me thinking. The…
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Being a Designer Is More Than Understanding the Rules
Paul Nylander and three other designers discuss their career paths at this AIGA Minnesota Lunch and Learn. Design is more than the rules!
Does Paper Weight Really Matter?
One of the more perplexing questions to answer in preparing a book for production is what paper to use. Here I walk through the numbers, and explain my recommendations.
Good Typesetting: Evergreen Author, Before and After
The hallmark of good book typography is an even “color,” or broad tonality, across the page. Here is a before and after example of book typesetting.
Beware Font Licenses
Understanding the limitations to font licenses can save headaches down the road, for publishers and designers alike.
What Color Black? Understanding Rich Black
What color black do you want? Understanding rich blacks in a real world comparison.
Electronic Markup via PDF comments
When used properly, digital commenting tools are faster, more traceable, and more accurate . . . if somewhat less flexible than their handwritten brethren.