This article exploresĀ page layout strategies for books based on the Rule of Thirds. A grid system based on traditionalĀ guidelines ensuresĀ harmonious proportions and placement of objects on a page. Page layout for books is governed by a range of factors. Trade … More ā
Book design has changed since publishing became a gigantic industry. Typesetting was once performed by trained craftsmen who apprenticed to masters before inking their own plates. Phototypesetting arrived in the 1960s and by the late 1980s, digital publishing transferred the … More ā
This third installment of Judging a Book by its Cover looks at great book cover designs that won the 2012 Design Observer 50 Books-50 Covers award. Part 1 explored how most book design rarely rises above “competent.” Part 2 looked … More ā
