Indie Publishing : How to Design and Produce Your Own Book / edited by Ellen Lupton

Identifier:REF.BM.2145

Dimensions:174 p. : ill. ; 22 cm

Copyright dates:2008

Subjects: Book design., Self-publishing -- United States., guidebooks

Description:"This practical guide is directed at people from all walks of life who want to create and distribute their own content, from personal projects that use traditional bookmaking techniques to larger endeavors employing industrial printing methods. The authors address the business aspets of independent publishing, from how to get an ISBN (and why you might need one) to using online distribution services and print-on-demand technologies. They also explore visual design principles, taking the reader step-by-step through the process of planning and producing a book that feels personal or professional, funky or fastidious." -- back cover exerpt Table of Contents -- About this Book -- Publishing Basics -- Design Basics -- Fiction -- Poetry -- Zines -- Picture Books for Kids -- Picture Books for Adults -- Exhibition Catalogs -- Portfolios -- Production Basics -- Handmade Books -- Designer as Publisher -- Artists' Books as Indie Publishing -- Bibliography -- Index