Andrew Haslam

Of the making of books, there is no end. That was written in a book more than two thousand years ago, and the trend continues to accelerate. But how are books made? At some point the avid reader morphs into a book lover and becomes aware that there are different responses not only to the meaning of the words on the page (or screen) but also to how they are placed there and packaged. With the growing appreciation of the book as an object comes a commensurate curiosity about why one book, as an object, seems more right. This book offers an excellent, well-illustrated overview of the steps in book production and the decisions that a good designer makes. Fittingly, the book is a prime example of design that is both innovative and clean.… (mer)