Book design
As well as having written, designed and produced many memoirs previously, my portfolio also includes fiction and non-fiction books and illustrated children’s books.
I don’t use templates, so all books are tailored to the client’s individual style preferences.
Old photographs are an important aspect of the books I produce. I can digitise and enhance your favourite images from your family photo album. There is no limit to the number of photographs you can include, and these can be inserted at any stage within the text – not all confined to one central section, as often happens.
Book printing
When it comes to having your books printed, there are a number of size options depending on the ratio of photographs and text you want to include.
These include:
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
Novel (127mm x 203mm)
US Royal (152mm x 229mm)
Royal (156mm x 234mm)
Standard (132mm x 197mm)
Square (210mm x 210mm)
Most clients choose either uncoated or silk paper for the internal pages, but other specialist (e.g. textured or recycled) papers may also be available.
Book covers
Many clients like to select a favourite photograph for the cover, perhaps with a childhood image on the front and a more recent image on the back cover.
I work closely with a team of colleagues to offer additional services. I can commission a portrait painting in oil from a photograph, or for a commission a professional photographer. Line drawings and other illustrations can also be arranged.
Books can be produced in hardback or paperback and with a choice of cover finishes. Other optional cover extras include dust-jackets, faux leather and metallic embossed text. I will liaise with you regularly to ensure that your book design meets your expectations and clients often say the end result is better than they had ever imagined.