Final Art: How Do I Prepare My Book Print Files?
I am a graphic designer and I work in the layout of the book that the publishing house in which I work will soon publish. When it comes to preparing the files (the final art) for printing, I am faced with several questions, as the concepts and variables involved in the layout of a book are diverse. Proper preparation of my book print files is essential to avoid additional costs and superfluous (and often annoying) management. Contents Questions about the final art of my book that I ask my printer Regarding the number of pages, what proportion should my book have? How do I prepare files for printing the inside pages of my book? How do I prepare the final art for the covers, should I process them separately from the inside page files? If I want to include flaps on the covers of my book, how should I plan the layout of the covers? How do I calculate the spine measurement of my book? If I want to add spot UV varnish to my book covers, do I need to process the UV varnish file separatel...