Anyone ever attempt to do a book?
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- Iggyboo
I am just curious. I am starting to gather some illustrators, who I am all set with. And trying to pull together some writers, who I am still searching for to do a children's book. This is a personal project. I have never tried to do one of these before. But I'd love some advice from you the publishing experts about making a book for the first time.
- doesnotexist0
make some friends in the publishing sector
- d_rek0
you could always do a small limited edition run before trying to publish a massive amount. ie: 100-200 handbound/handmade books using available printing resources.
There's also a couple of places online that do perfect binding and what not, although I can't name them off the top of my head.
- blueless0
Be organized. The book feature in InDesign is your friend. The Indexing in Indesign is not great however your idea doesn't sound too big... Be sure to work with a printer that can give you accurate spine measurements once you have your page count.
- doesnotexist0
there are formulas for spine measurements based on the paper you're using. your printer should be providing it to you.
- digdre0
I am making one.
qbn moleskine project.lolz
- arthur0
I believe books will be in my future plans as well. I've got some friends at publishing houses - and it's good to see this info.
- digdre0
I always wanted to create a book, with much famous designers, adding 2pages to the book orso.. and some interviews in it.. publish it etc..
but ain't happening I guess
- CALLES0
- I read it for the articles.Complexfruit
- When a man enjoys many women altogether, it is called the 'congress of a herd of cows'.Point5
- Iggyboo0
thanks for the responses. I am playing with doing a children's series of books. It's a pet project. Fantasy stuff. But I figured what the heck better to do a project that you'd love to do for yourself than for someone else. I'll have to look into making some connections in the publishing industry as well.