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. 

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Debbie Berne has been a professional book designer since 2002 and has designed hundreds of books and book covers. Her book, The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers, will be published in March by The University of Chicago Press.