The Ultimate Guide to Producing Documentary Books

Part 15: One of the staples of book marketing is the layout and design sample (BLAD).

Part 18: Many books can benefit from a divide-and-conquer approach to the text.

Part 19: Like every other talent, caption writing can only be mastered with practice.

Part 20: Permission to use content for any purpose whatsoever must be obtained in advance and in writing.

Part 21: The best book design follows a rhythm.

Part 22: Cover design is one of the most inspiring parts of bookmaking.

Part 23: Until you see everything in layout, you won’t really know how it all fits.

Part 24: Remember that last minute modifications can often end up looking like wonderful decisions.

Part 25: Looking deep enough, a proofreader can find a mistake in every book published.

Part 26: When presented with a reasonable suggestion that makes a significant contribution to the book, try to make it happen.

Part 27: Each job needs to be customized based on the printer’s workflow.

Part 28: After months of dedicated work on your book project, going on press can be one of the most rewarding steps.

Part 29: When it’s time for shipping books, the plethora of forms you’ll need to handle is going to make your head hurt.