BOOK DESIGNER

After editing the manuscript is completed, the next step in the process of publishing a book is the stage of designing the physical form of the book. Physical form of  a book include:

1. dimensional size of the book,

2. the font type and size,

3. the size of the print area,

4. setting a combination of letters in a content page,

5. the spacing between lines,

6. the composition of titles, subtitles, chapters and sub-chapters and page numbers,

7. planning illustration, calligraphy, tables, charts and maps,

8. the paper type of the book.

9. the paper type of the book cover,

10. binding way,

11. the ink color of the book content,

12. the number of pages of the book,

For larger publishers generally have their own designer team who are permanent employees. Many smaller publishers have not been able to hire permanent employees of the designer. For that he hired a designer who paid based on the number of titles designed. I myself do not hire a designer to design my book because I have no money for it. All of my own design.

For small publishers are good to have a designer subscription or at least consultant designer although only paid subscriptions in bulk. This is to make sure we do not have to find other designers that do not necessarily fit with the vision and mission of the company and not necessarily get it. It would be more profitable if the business owner is also publishing a book designer. Although not as powerful as the original designer, but at least while the passage of time while learning to improve its ability to process design book.

In particular about the illustrations and calligraphy not everyone can do it with good results. It is necessary for small publishers also have a special subscription illustration a painter and calligrapher who are paid in accordance with the order. This is in addition to make it easier for publishers to contact them, also can have their own characteristics in accordance with the character of our subscription artist.

It is most ideal when the issuer itself is also an editor who is also a designer of books. Thus in addition to cost savings also does not depend on the services of others who may not be there when we are needed.

Whatever the situation is fixed publishers should always consult with prospective Printers his books about the design of the book is already efficiently with existing offset machines, both on the paper type, size, or graphic design and  their circulations.

Book designer is an artist who has the creativity and imagination that can give form and beauty real on the work of the author who was still messy and amorphous. With the services of designer books, readers can enjoy the works of authors with an easy, clear and fun. Mathematical formulas, chemistry, physics and other complex formulas can be digested and understood with ease and fun because of the graphic design attractive with illustrations and photographs are bright and clear.

A book designer is not much different from an architect building. They not only have to have a spirit of high art but also required to have insight and knowledge sufficient detail not only about the forms of physical beauty but also about the ingredients and paraphernalia constituent as well as the influence of nature and climate of the physical form which will be made , In addition, a book designer must also consider the prospective readers not only on age, level of education, but also on the price. His  beautiful and charming work would be wasted if the book design is the price becomes too expensive for prospective target consumers

Therefore the book designer must also consider the economic interests of both the publisher and on the part of the reader. Thus all parties benefit.