Modern book design

Author: Fossett
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book integrates the most interesting, influential, and complete design collections from the past decade. The author has selected 100 outstanding design works from major publishers and small independent publishing houses, as well as from artists' personal collections, to showcase to readers. Modern book publishing employs contemporary layouts and special printing techniques and materials because books—whether paperback novels, architectural professional treatises, or text-heavy illustrated books—each possess their own unique characteristics and must adapt to a rapidly evolving, diverse market. To meet different market needs and highlight the distinctive features of various types of books, this book undoubtedly provides highly valuable reference materials. The book covers every aspect of book design: covers, tables of contents, structure, grids, layouts, paper, printing, and binding. Composed of abundant images, concise layouts, and illustrative captions, it gathers outstanding cases from design masters across multiple countries worldwide, offering valuable inspiration and reference for professionals, including designers, students, publishing editors, as well as book sales and printing professionals.