Explore the world of design for book publishing and the web. From cover design to layout, learn how to create visually stunning and effective materials for print and digital platforms.
Mike Gunton, award-winning producer and Creative Director of the BBC’s Natural History Unit, and David Trood the acclaimed Australian adventure photographer and videographer, specialise in…
I stopped in my tracks when I read the Cover Brief for Alice Jolly’s memoir: Dead Babies and Seaside Towns. What a title. And the…
Steve Thompson is a freelance cover designer. Here are a few of his thoughts, insights and tips for designers and those who commission them. Books vs. journal covers…
You’ve got a blog. You’ve got Twitter. You post regularly. But how do you stand out? Almost everyone in publishing is sharing online content but,…
When I think of graphic novels I think of beautifully complex graphic illustrations, intricately designed artwork full of exuberating colour and detail that takes the…
They are to images what meteorologists are to weather. As part of the world’s leading visual media company, a global team of creative researchers and…
January saw the launch of “BookMachine channels” – a place for publishing professionals to head for the very latest information about book design, publicity, editorial…
Stuart Bache is Art Director of Books Covered, a design agency for publishers, independent authors and literary agents. Here Norah Myers interviews him on designing book…
For many, design can be seen as a luxury – particularly for publishers who are finding it hard to maintain profit margins. Design for us…
While the author is best placed to write the cover content, it’s the designer’s job to maximise its effect. This collaboration works better when the…
We have up to five invitations to offer to BookMachine readers to the launch of Getty Images’ Year in Focus in London on 27th January…
In the first of an occasional series, 3D: Three Questions on Design, Toby Hopkins of Getty Images asks Martin Stockham, the man behind new electronic…
You’ve finished! There it is, your first novel. Phew. Now it’s the easy bit, right? Just self-publish it and its ‘Kindle Million Club, here we…
This week cover designer David Pearson spoke on redesigns and image vs. typography at The Galley Club’s December event. David was appointed a member of AGI (Alliance Graphique…
This is a Guest Post by Phil Williams on how collaboration is key to successful self-publishing. Phil is a writer and English tutor based in…
