Book Design Glossary
An illustrated guide to the essential terms, details, and decisions behind making a beautifully produced book. Gain a thorough understanding of the process that you can’t get through Googling or AI.
More than just definitions, it’s everything you need to know about making a book. Rather than Googling these terms individually every time you encounter one, read through everything you need to know in one place and quickly demystify the book design process.
From “Afterword” to “Widows and Orphans,” this collection brings together all the critical terms not available as a single resource online (including AI queries).
Including more than two dozen clear explanatory diagrams, this will be an indispensable guide for editors and authors, or anyone about to undertake the design and production of a physical book.
The glossary covers the period from finished manuscript to finished book. It can serve as an occasional reference or be read all at once as an overview. The definitions explain each concept simply, but also attempt to put it in context within the overall book design and production process.
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