The Elements of Print Publishing is a brief primer on print publishing. From understanding the various publishing options available; to writing and book design; to production, printing, and binding; and to what to do once the book is finished, The Elements of Print Publishing aims to brief the reader on the nature of print publishing in modern times.

Publishing has never been more widely accessible to authors today through a variety of means and business models, but with access comes uncertainty. Who do you trust? What are your goals? How do you succeed at making a beautiful book and stand out amongst the millions of books being churned out in our modern world? While this book is not the answer to everything about publishing, it is a guide and provides resources to better understand what print publishing takes in our modern times. Gone are the days of relying on agents, editors, and moving to New York, Paris, or London to be considered a “serious” author. It is a lot of work to be an author, but understanding the world of publishing now will put you one step ahead of the competition. The Elements of Print Publishing provides guidance to learn and explore more in an ever-changing and complex publishing market.

Book Specs:

Extent: 80 pages 

Format: Print

About the Author: 

Jake Anderson has been working in publishing for over 10 years. In his free time he reads extensively and took up hand book binding to better learn the craft. Having run production on over 400 books, he is well-versed in the art of bookmaking and the process of writing, editing, and production.