The Design of Books Library

The Design of Books LibrarySeasoned designer Debbie Berne presents an accessible introduction to book design for authors, editors, and other book people. Design is central to the appeal, messaging, and usefulness of books, but to most readers, its mysterious or even invisible. Through interiors as well as covers, designers provide structure and information that shape the meaning and experience of books. In The Design of Books, Debbie Berne shines a light on the conventions and

the social climbing Veneerings

The rebel fleet is scattered following a disastrous defeat at the Battle of Hoth

Celestine Vaite

letting the tough waves pass

richly illustrated original fable

nonchalant about taking a doggie bag from a star-studded dinner

Foreign powers are jockeying for influence

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Super fans of We Could Be Heroes say:

Rachel Carson

and teenager Del Reeves dreams of ditching town life for a life in movies beyond projecting them at the local drive-in

As the book unfolds