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The style of book binding

1, book binding is the book production process of decorative design work. Also known as book art. Book binding is in the book production process will be materials and technology, thought and art, appearance and content, local and overall composition of a harmonious, beautiful overall art.

2, book binding design is a general term for book design. Generally include the selection of paper, cover materials, determine the opening, font, font size, design layout, decide the binding method and printing and production methods.

3, book binding design refers to the overall design of the book. It includes a lot of content, including cover, title page and illustration design is one of the three main design elements.

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p>I. Design Principles

Effectively and appropriately reflecting the content, characteristics, and intent of the author and translator of the book. It meets the needs of readers of different ages, occupations and genders, and also takes into account the aesthetic appreciation habits of the majority of people and reflects different national styles and characteristics of the times. It is in line with contemporary technology and purchasing power.

Two, cover design

Cover design is an important part of book binding design.

1, children's books

The form is more lively, in the design of children's illustrations as the main graphic, coupled with lively and childish text, to constitute the book cover.

2, picture books?

Open generally close to the square, commonly used 12 open, 24 open, etc., to facilitate the arrangement of pictures. Commonly used design techniques is to choose the representative pictures in the album and then with text.

3, cultural books?

More solemn, in the design, more important pictures in the text as the cover of the main graphics, text font is also more solemn, more bold or Song; overall color purity and brightness is lower, the visual effect is calm, to reflect the deep cultural characteristics.

4, series of books?

The whole set of books in the series design approach is consistent, each book according to the introduction of different kinds of books, replace the title and the main graphics. This is generally a set of book covers commonly used design techniques.

5, tool books?

Generally thicker, and often used, so in the design, to prevent wear and tear more hardback; cover graphic design is more rigorous, neat, with a strong sense of order.

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