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The ultimate resource for creating your own book using Adobe® InDesign®


This is the ONLY book of its kind.

It shows you not only WHAT to do and WHY, but also HOW to do it—step by step. It's 520 pages of solid, valuable advice. Two book design experts explain how to turn a creative vision into a well-designed book:

  • easily lease, install, and get started using Adobe® InDesign®
  • insert text and images into real book pages
  • choose from design samples for every feature, or create your own
  • typeset like a pro
  • design a book cover in easy steps
  • gather and upload files for printing and ebook conversion

Designing

  • know what your book should include
  • learn basics of cover and page design
  • customize a design for your book
  • choose appropriate fonts
  • master typesetting do's and don'ts

Printing

  • choose your optimum trim size
  • understand color for printing
  • get the right image resolution
  • send perfect PDF files to your printer
  • use digital and/or offset printing

Publishing

  • know your target market
  • understand ISBNs and bar codes
  • create a robust copyright page
  • design a book cover for top sales
  • optimize for bookstores, libraries, and online selling


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A note about the ePDF:

This version of the book (also available in paperback and ebook formats) requires no ebook reader or app. This digital PDF includes interactive links to other relevant book pages, as well as to our blog entries and how-to videos. It is also printable.

 

Title: Book Design Made Simple, second edition

Authors: Fiona Raven and Glenna Collett

ISBN: 978-0-9940969-4-4

Copyright date: 2022

7.5 x 9.25 inches

520 pages

 

Once you add this product to your shopping cart, Payhip will offer our InDesign book template for 50% off (total purchase price of USD $39.92). It's a great combination that will save you time in your book setup.

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