--- product_id: 567282186 title: "The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)" price: "151.77 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/567282186-the-design-of-books-an-explainer-for-authors-editors-agents store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) **Price:** 151.77 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) - **How much does it cost?** 151.77 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/567282186-the-design-of-books-an-explainer-for-authors-editors-agents) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Seasoned designer Debbie Berne presents an accessible introduction to book design for authors, editors, and other book people. Design is central to the appeal, messaging, and usefulness of books, but to most readers, it’s mysterious or even invisible. Through interiors as well as covers, designers provide structure and information that shape the meaning and experience of books. In The Design of Books , Debbie Berne shines a light on the conventions and processes of her profession, revealing both the aesthetic and market-driven decisions designers consider to make books readable and beautiful. In clear, unstuffy language, Berne reveals how books are put together, with discussions of production considerations, typography and fonts, page layouts, use of images and color, special issues for ebooks, and the very face of each book: the cover. The Design of Books speaks to readers and directly to books’ creators—authors, editors, and other publishing professionals—helping them to become more informed partners in the design of their projects. Berne lays out the practical steps at each stage of the design process, providing insight into who does what when and offering advice for authors on how to be effective advocates for their ideas while also letting go and trusting their manuscripts with teams of professionals. She includes guidance as well for self-publishing authors, including where to find a designer, what to expect from that relationship, and how to art direct your own book. Throughout, Berne teaches how understanding the whats, hows, and whys of book design heightens our appreciation of these cherished objects and helps everyone involved in the process to create more functional, desirable, and wonderful books. Review: An outstanding book about book design. - As the subtitle suggests it's an excellent explainer of the elements of good book design. Must reading for anyone who is thinking of self-publishing and wants to avoid the many subtle design traps. Who knew there was so much to it. Good designers are worth their weight in gold, that's for sure. Review: Design Of Books is essential. - This book is so good I bought it twice! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #95,208 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Book Publishing Industry #13 in Book Design #301 in Design & Decorative Arts | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 53 Reviews | ## Images ![The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61N9a2peJaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An outstanding book about book design. *by M***T on March 11, 2025* As the subtitle suggests it's an excellent explainer of the elements of good book design. Must reading for anyone who is thinking of self-publishing and wants to avoid the many subtle design traps. Who knew there was so much to it. Good designers are worth their weight in gold, that's for sure. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Design Of Books is essential. *by P***S on July 18, 2025* This book is so good I bought it twice! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for authors and designers alike. *by F***N on October 22, 2024* comprehensive and filled with visuals about how books are designed, a bit of history, and practical common sense that is great for self-published authors, designers getting into the field of book design, and anyone in publishing. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/567282186-the-design-of-books-an-explainer-for-authors-editors-agents](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/567282186-the-design-of-books-an-explainer-for-authors-editors-agents) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-10*