Join us on Thursday, March 14 at 7pm PT to celebrate the release of Debbie Berne's book, The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers, at 9th Ave!
Masks Encouraged for In-Person Attendance
Praise for The Design of Books
"From the printer's specifications--choices about size, binding, and other physical characteristics that dictate the look and feel of the finished product--through typography, layout, and cover design, Berne gives the reader an insider's look at how a manuscript becomes a book. . . . A must for aspiring authors, this accessible, even entertaining guide will also appeal to book nerds who read the 'About the Type' page when it appears at the end of a book."--Booklist starred review
"Catnip to booksellers, this is an introduction to how books are designed, both from aesthetic and commerical considerations. The author is a book designer herself and this is a practical guide for all involved in the production process, exploring how design can enhance the appeal and usefulness of books."--The Bookseller (UK)
"Berne is an extremely engaging and approachable writer, and her book is valuable for the inviting, excellent, and unpretentious introduction it offers to the craft of book design. I learned a lot from The Design of Books, including some things I should have known but did not."--Gita Manaktala, executive editor at large, MIT Press
About The Design of Books
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.
About Debbie Berne
Debbie Berne has been a professional book designer for 20 years and has designed hundreds of books and book covers. Her book, The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers, is the first book she has both written and designed.
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Masks Encouraged for In-Person Attendance
Praise for The Design of Books
"From the printer's specifications--choices about size, binding, and other physical characteristics that dictate the look and feel of the finished product--through typography, layout, and cover design, Berne gives the reader an insider's look at how a manuscript becomes a book. . . . A must for aspiring authors, this accessible, even entertaining guide will also appeal to book nerds who read the 'About the Type' page when it appears at the end of a book."--Booklist starred review
"Catnip to booksellers, this is an introduction to how books are designed, both from aesthetic and commerical considerations. The author is a book designer herself and this is a practical guide for all involved in the production process, exploring how design can enhance the appeal and usefulness of books."--The Bookseller (UK)
"Berne is an extremely engaging and approachable writer, and her book is valuable for the inviting, excellent, and unpretentious introduction it offers to the craft of book design. I learned a lot from The Design of Books, including some things I should have known but did not."--Gita Manaktala, executive editor at large, MIT Press
About The Design of Books
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.
About Debbie Berne
Debbie Berne has been a professional book designer for 20 years and has designed hundreds of books and book covers. Her book, The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers, is the first book she has both written and designed.
Join us on Thursday, March 14 at 7pm PT to celebrate the release of Debbie Berne's book, The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers, at 9th Ave!
Masks Encouraged for In-Person Attendance
Praise for The Design of Books
"From the printer's specifications--choices about size, binding, and other physical characteristics that dictate the look and feel of the finished product--through typography, layout, and cover design, Berne gives the reader an insider's look at how a manuscript becomes a book. . . . A must for aspiring authors, this accessible, even entertaining guide will also appeal to book nerds who read the 'About the Type' page when it appears at the end of a book."--Booklist starred review
"Catnip to booksellers, this is an introduction to how books are designed, both from aesthetic and commerical considerations. The author is a book designer herself and this is a practical guide for all involved in the production process, exploring how design can enhance the appeal and usefulness of books."--The Bookseller (UK)
"Berne is an extremely engaging and approachable writer, and her book is valuable for the inviting, excellent, and unpretentious introduction it offers to the craft of book design. I learned a lot from The Design of Books, including some things I should have known but did not."--Gita Manaktala, executive editor at large, MIT Press
About The Design of Books
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.
About Debbie Berne
Debbie Berne has been a professional book designer for 20 years and has designed hundreds of books and book covers. Her book, The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers, is the first book she has both written and designed.
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Masks Encouraged for In-Person Attendance
Praise for The Design of Books
"From the printer's specifications--choices about size, binding, and other physical characteristics that dictate the look and feel of the finished product--through typography, layout, and cover design, Berne gives the reader an insider's look at how a manuscript becomes a book. . . . A must for aspiring authors, this accessible, even entertaining guide will also appeal to book nerds who read the 'About the Type' page when it appears at the end of a book."--Booklist starred review
"Catnip to booksellers, this is an introduction to how books are designed, both from aesthetic and commerical considerations. The author is a book designer herself and this is a practical guide for all involved in the production process, exploring how design can enhance the appeal and usefulness of books."--The Bookseller (UK)
"Berne is an extremely engaging and approachable writer, and her book is valuable for the inviting, excellent, and unpretentious introduction it offers to the craft of book design. I learned a lot from The Design of Books, including some things I should have known but did not."--Gita Manaktala, executive editor at large, MIT Press
About The Design of Books
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.
About Debbie Berne
Debbie Berne has been a professional book designer for 20 years and has designed hundreds of books and book covers. Her book, The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers, is the first book she has both written and designed.
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