How to Make an E-Book: EPUB 3 from InDesign CS6
It’s not always possible to prepare the InDesign files you create for a print edition in a manner that translates perfectly to EPUB. But a few tricks can smooth the process. To get started, I make a...
View ArticleBook Design & Production Newsletter
Issues no. 1 and no. 2 of my Book Design & Production newsletter are available for free download below. I’ve included some of my best tips and tricks for making EPUB from InDesign CS6 files. Hope...
View ArticleBook Design & Layout for Print and E-books
Contact Andrea Reider at andreareider@gmail.com to discuss the details of your book project. I specialize in book design and production for print and e-books and have many low cost options that I hope...
View ArticleMy Book Design and Production Process
Here's my process: 1. Design. I'll take your text and photos and once we decide on the size of the book (8.5 x 11, or 6 x 9 or 7 x 10) and the desired page count, start laying out samples pages. I'll...
View ArticleBasics of Self Publishing Your Book, E-books, Part 3
There are two basic types of e-books. The first is a pdf file that may or may not includes internal text links. The second type is an epub file that best utilizes the features of the Apple and Kindle...
View ArticleColorized Photographs of Famous People
I hope you enjoy my new collection of colorized photographs of well known acting, music, and sports stars! I’m making my way through a treasure trove of old black and white photographs. Andrea Greta...
View ArticleNew photographs from downtown Los Angeles, August 2016
I spent some time photographing downtown Los Angeles last weekend, concentrating on the old Financial District and the adjoining Broadway Theatre District. All of these images are color enhanced and...
View ArticleNew Book Designs: Chapter Openers
I hope you enjoy my new collection of book designs! I began with a single layout and developed variations on the theme. My plan is to work on and post a number of Chapter Opener designs that can be...
View ArticleBasics of Book Design
There are many online book retailers today, including CreateSpace and Amazon Kindle, Apple iBookstore, Google, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, and Lulu. Publishing has changed in just about every way in my...
View ArticleAndrea Reider Design
TO SUCCEED in business today, companies must perform much of the work of a traditional publisher. Writing, editing, designing, and producing great content for print and websites can take up a lot of...
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