A book is a product of the creativity of one or a group of authors, an expression of the culture of mankind. When the work of writing a fiction or popular science work is completed, the author raises the question: “Where to carry your creation to print a book? How are books made? ”
Publish books in a book publishing house. This is where the author should go with his manuscript. You have to contact the editor, or the editor himself carried out an order for writing an essay. It is this specialist who will ultimately decide whether to publish the book. If he makes a positive decision, then first of all, the author will discuss the total amount of work on the book and its estimated cost. After which, an agreement will be concluded on the publication of the book.
On the basis of the manuscript provided to the publisher, along with illustrations, the original section of the book is being prepared in the editorial department. In the same period, proofreading and literary editing of the book is carried out. After that, a rough layout of the original layout of the book is carried out.
Based on the draft version of the book’s original layout, the author’s proofreading of the book is carried out. Then, having made all the changes to the author, the publisher completes the final layout of the publication.
The publisher offers a choice of book cover options, and the selected one is approved.
In the final mock-up of the book, the author approves all corrections and signs the consent to print.
Print books typography. How do books do at this stage, and what remains to be chosen? Right now, before the crucial stage of printing, the author has to finally decide on the main parameters.
- Choose the way the book will be printed, or on what equipment. This can be offset printing, ideal for printing books with a large print run. Or digital printing, which focuses on small print runs.
- Select the binding in which the book will be printed. It can be a soft cover, relatively cheap, but not particularly durable. And hardcover, very durable, but more expensive.
The printing house prints the circulation, and provides the author with a signal copy of the book.
After the book is printed, the author receives his order, in the form of his own published work. After that, time will be devoted to its promotion and implementation.