In this episode, Matt & Lauren break down the elements of a print book. We review exterior and interior design choices, explain how different elements fit together, examine variance in print copies, and share tips for how to avoid confusion between your digital designs and print book. 

Dive in from the beginning for a complete crash course in print book design, or skip ahead to learn about:

• [7:00] – Exterior Book Design (Trim Size, Binding Type, Cover Finish)
• [18:11] – Interior Book Design (Paper Types, Ink Types)
• [26:01] – Print Variants  
• [33:08] – Fitting Design Elements Together
• [37:49] – Designing for Print vs. Digital
• [43:43] – Understanding Print Variance
• [53:55] – Being Proactive with Your Book Design
• [1:03:58] – Episode Wrap Up

To maximize your print book mastery, we recommend watching this episode on YouTube!

Dive Deeper

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• Lulu’s Pricing Calculator
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