Book Design and Book Production
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9:59 pm
Too often, we get into the “just the facts” mind set when deciding what we should put in and what we can leave out of a book.
- Candid and “hammy” photos should be considered – as well as formal posed photographs.
- Captions should not feel forced. Add information as you see fit.
- Places also make a family what they are (or were). Don’t focus solely on the people.
- Dates are a good thing to have – and use, but don’t discount something because of a lack of one.
- Captions and photos both can be provided by – and credited – to the author, or other contributors.
A good example of an informational caption: has facts, as well as details. All people in the photograph should mentioned – names and relations (or lack thereof) are also noted.
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Book Production
gregathcompany
3:21 pm
Though it may take a bit longer to prepare an e-book in PDF, for the genealogist, it’s universal enough that rarely does new hardware or software need to be purchased. The humble PDA makes a good PDF book reader.
Regardless of whether your e-book choice is by disk, download, or secure internet site, there are several advantages to publishing electronically – the most obvious is the lower cost of publication.
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Book Production and Genealogy
gregathcompany
3:32 pm
Not in September 2009 Issue
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Book Production
binding, book, choice, option, soft binding, softbound gregathcompany
2:47 pm
Not all soft bindings are created equal. Know the standard options of the publisher. If the standard offerings don’ already do so, can they include elements that you are interested in? This should be a factor in choosing your publisher/binder.
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Copyright, eCO, electronic, online, registration gregathcompany
3:03 pm
Online Copyright Registration
If you have you manuscript fully digitized, online registration is the suggested method. We can do it for you, or you can do it easily on your own. Some sort of high speed internet connection is suggested, for ease. You complete the form, pay, and submit your digital manuscript through the Library of Congress secure server. The registration fee is less than registering by mail, and you don’t have to surrender two published books for their shelves.
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addition, e book, Family Tree Maker, file, GEDCOM, hybrid, program gregathcompany
7:43 pm
Hybrids Continued: Disks can be placed in envelopes or slim-line jewel cases to be delivered (or shrink wrapped) with printed books, or spindles may be attached to the end sheets to secure a CD in a hybrid book. Content ideas for this include:
E-books fitting this have also been known to be sold as a stand alone book or even as an “add on” price to the standard book retail.
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digital, disk, envelope manuscript, hybrid, Word gregathcompany
7:38 pm
Add to your printed book for pennies
Hybrids: Disks can be placed in envelopes or slim-line jewel cases to be delivered (or shrink wrapped) with printed books, or spindles may be attached to the end sheets to secure a CD in a hybrid book. Content ideas for this include:
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Containing original manuscript in digital form. Example – prepared in MS Word, the reader can use the Edit+Find command just like a search engine. Also editing & updating can be accomplished by the reader. This makes an excellent handicapped edition that can be shipped with the printed book, or sold separately.
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book, color, disk, e book, end sheet, hybrid, jewel case, photo, photograph, spindle gregathcompany
7:22 pm
Add to your printed book for pennies
Hybrids: Disks can be placed in envelopes or slim-line jewel cases to be delivered (or shrink wrapped) with printed books, or spindles may be attached to the end sheets to secure a CD in a hybrid book. Content ideas for this include:
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