Design

Design Process
theBookDesigners start every project with a detailed "design brief" with you to make sure we understand your vision. After that we enter a stage of research and thorough exploration of the subject and visual metaphors that would best define your vision to your target audience. We thrive on a healthy spirit of collaboration and involvement all the way through the design process until we arrive at the desired destination: a book that exceeds all your expectations and communicates it's message clearly and effectively.

Research
In-depth exploration into your project’s market positioning and competition takes place prior to any design. We take research seriously and make sure we start every project with a well organized and structured plan to make your book successful.

Layout
Page layout is just as important to us as the book cover—after all, it’s the main thing people will experience as they read your book. From simple text-driven books to more evolved and dynamic layouts, we are your one-stop shop for getting it done on time the right way. Typically we design books from cover to cover and this level of involvement from start to finish allows us to give a book a consistant feel throughout.

eBook Design/Conversion
Need an eBook (e-book)? We offer conversions for all major eReader file formats. Are you bypassing the whole print process and simply offering your book in digital form? We can help you position your book in the best possible way for display on all major readers. The future of publishing is eBooks and we are committed to innovative ways to make your book stand out in any digital environment.

A Full Range of Editorial Services
We know words. Whether your best-seller-to-be needs copy editing or you’re struggling to put words down on paper, theBookDesigners are your solution. We offer developmental editing, copy editing and proofreading by experienced wordsmiths.

Copy Editing and Proofreading
A well edited book means that it can be read smoothly and has a solid, consistent voice and message. A well proofread book means that your book won’t have spelling and grammar issues. This is crucial to your book’s success in being taken seriously. We take it very seriously.

Photography
We can arrange it, shoot it, scan it, fix it and color-adjust it. theBookDesigners will take on any photo assignment, including digitizing, color correction and touching up your photos for optimum reproduction. We also have access to photo vaults and libraries of images to fill in any gaps, and to source appropriate images.

Illustration
A brilliant illustration can make all the difference in a book’s design. From simple spot art to elaborate digital compositions and every medium in between, we are happy to explore the wonders of what a great piece of art can do for your book’s appeal.

Production

Book Production
theBookDesigners are your production experts, from color correcting, preparing your files for press, page layout, press checks and beyond. We're here to assist you in every aspect of getting your book to the printing press.

Technical Manufacturing & Sourcing
"A book is a book" is simply not our motto. We thrive on considering ways that your book can be packaged: From clamshells, slipcases, tip-ons and die cuts to elaborate binding solutions and eco-friendly options that will dictate how your book is experienced by the reader, we present you with samples of ways to make your book truly shine. We've pretty much manufactured almost every kind of book possible, except yours.

Photo-manipulation and Retouching
A picture is worth a thousand words. True, but not if it prints too red, has scratches or aging spots. Photo retouching can make all the difference for making your images beautiful.

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Scanning
We scan for perfection. Your artwork and images should be printed just as beautifully as the original. We scan all of your artwork on high-end drum scanners for incredibly sharp detail and perfect color matching.

Pre-flight and Prepress
Every book project eventually makes it to that anticipated moment: We are ready to go to press!

Not so fast. How a book prints is defined by how the files are supplied to the printers. If there is a mistake or an overlooked detail, it will print that way. At TBDs we have a systematic process for preparing your files for press. It starts with a thorough prepress checklist and accountability process with your approving every step and ends with our seeing your project off safely to a qualified press house.

Archiving
We offer simple archiving solutions for backing up your projects on external hard drives or servers of your choice or providing you a DVD or CD with your files clearly marked and organized.

Printing

Book Printing
theBookDesigners are partnered with the one of best printers in China. We offer beautiful award-winning offset printing at affordable rates. We do it all, from large coffee-table books or limited editions to basic novels.

Complimentary Print Quotes
We offer free print quotes. Take a moment to fill out our online form and we’ll provide you with a free printing quote within a few business days.

Press Checks
There’s nothing like the smell of varnish in the morning. theBookDesigners offer top-quality press checks for those who want to give their book that extra special attention it deserves. During our press checks we pay close attention to consistent ink density, color matching, varnish coverage, registration adjustment and so much more.

Preflight
Need help getting your files and assets ready for press? Do all your pages have enough bleed? Are all of your images CMYK and high enough resolution? Whatever state your book project is in we can fully assist in properly preparing it for press.

Print and Manufacturing Sourcing
Looking to wrap your book cover in green Astroturf or textured rubber? Want a hand-painted polyresin Statue of Liberty included with your New York book? We can do that too. theBookDesigners specialize in sourcing any materials you can imagine to make your book distinct.

CTP-Ready PDFs
We specialize in preparing your files so they are Computer-To-Plate ready. Once your book layout is finished we will create press-ready PDFs so that the printer has everything they need to begin printing your book smoothly.

Specialty Printing and Binding
We do it all. Laser die cuts, metallic inks, foils, book-plus items, slip cases, clamshells, spot UV and varnishes, and the list goes on.. Be bold, be distinctive. Collaborate with theBookDesigners!

Eco-friendly Printing
From post-consumer paper and organic soy-based inks, to seed paper that grows when planted, we would love to show you all the new options available to you.

Website/App Development

Author and Publisher Websites
We have years of experience in developing websites and are happy to help you achieve your online goals whether they be a personal author site for yourself or a new/or redesigned publisher website to sell and showcase your books in the best possible way.

Packaging