GDC Part 2, Week 2 : Publication

Publication as an element of art is multi-layered. Starting from simple booklets and ending with unique book designs. The book can consist of pictures, illustrations, text. But she will always remain one of a kind. So, there are several main elements that should be followed when creating a design and printing a book.

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Anyway, the most important thing is a DESIGN.

The way you want to explore the topic, layout. The way you want to be this book.

Books are divided into readable and viewing books. The rules concern first of all the first ones, since it is necessary to fulfill a number of ergonomic requirements: the text must be clear, that is, easily digestible, and must be designed in such a way that the appearance of the page matches the content and emphasizes it.

Thus, you can create a unique book design that will take all the parameters. It all starts with the type of printing, color and the idea. Pages can be matte, glossy. Colors can be bright, black and white. The book can be pop-up.

Also, books may differ in unusual cuts on the cover. The tenderloin can be both external and internal. Torn paper, imitation of mountains, carved circle inside, carving of wood to create an illusion. When it comes to your book, there is nothing else to do, except your incredible ideas.

Illustrated / photographed illusions are also part of creative books that differ in mood and emotions.

Nowadays, beside the cover, title, people also look at the "zest" of the book.

Your book should have something unusual, something yours, something that will hook people.