BUILDING YOUR BOOK
What’s your vision?
Have you thought about what you’d like your book to be?
Hard or soft cover? Paperback size? Traditional book size?
Oversized photobook? Coffee-table book presentation?
There are many choices to consider, each has a few unique characteristics regarding page size, paper stock, binding, self-cover or cover jacket, color or black & white interior pages, photo bleeds or no bleeds, quantity…these are all the variables that will impact your pricing so it’s best to always communicate your vision to us
as best you can so we can price your project efficiently and realistically.
The following will give you a better idea of the most popular formats to consider.
Is your story fact or fiction?
Fiction and non-fiction tomes are typicaly told in hardcover book formats. It gives your project the look of being a more polished presentation and right off the bookshelves of Barnes & Noble or other booksellers. Not that there’s anything wrong with paperback books! There are cost advantages to going a bit smaller and with a soft cover, but if you’re planning on a book that’s 200 pages or more, our recommendation is to consider hardcover.
Hardcover Books
Hardcover Books are perfect for longer form presentations, especially if pictures are included. With a sleek, sturdy look and prominent sizing, they instantly pique interest and stand out on the bookshelf. Genres include:
- Biography
- Autobiography
- Novels
- History
- Historical Fiction
- Travel
- True Crime
- Mystery
- Popular Culture & Arts
- Essays
- Self-help
Hardcover Books
Hardcovers are expensive to produce but give you more options and greater flexibility for the price. You can include unlimited pictures, graphics and illustrations, plus your page design can be more creative than softcover formats.
- 6″ x 9″
- Color dustjacket covers with glossy or matte finishes
- Stiff board covers
- Standard black & white text with high resolution photos
- 60# or 80# paper stock
Paperback Books
Paperback books are great for lighter fare:
- Humor
- Short Stories
- Poetry
- Romance Novels
- Thrillers
- Science Fiction
- Memoirs
- Guidebooks
- Crafting
- Special Interest Topics
Paperbacks
Paperbacks are also more appropriate for text only or a combination of text and graphics illustrations. Typically paperback books are cheaper to produce and considered “use and toss” books.
- 5.83″ x 8.27″
- Color covers, black and white interior text and graphics
- #60 paper stock
Large Format Paperback Books
Large Format Paperback Books are ideal for look books, manuals, guides or taking your paperback project up in size and quality, as this process gives you the ability to include full color photos and graphics on interior pages.
- 8.5″ x 11″
- Sturdy cover
- Standard color for interior pages
- 80# paper stock
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
If your thoughts are more visual than verbal, perhaps a photobook is the right choice for you! You can share memories, experiences, histories, ideas, a collection of favorite images…the ideas are virtually limitless!
8.5" x 11" Landscape Photobook
The Landscape Photobook is the most popular format, with a large horizontal page layout to unfold precious memories.
- Durable hard cover
- Premium color and interior pages
- 80# paper stock
8.5" x 8.5" Square Photobook
The Square Photobook is the perfect size for custom gift books, family histories, travel essays, special themes or other unique pictorials.
- Durable hard cover
- Premium color cover and interior pages
- 80# paper stock
9" x 7" Small Landscape Photobook
The Small Landscape Photobook is an economical format for children’s books, travel essays, local history, or topics that run from humor to fun & games or fascinating topics! There’s no limit to your creativity.
- Paperback self-cover
- Premium color cover and interior pages
- 80# paper stock
COMMEMORATE YOUR COMPANY, FAVORITE ORGANIZATION OR PASSION
You can’t snap, tweet or text your history. In today’s digital world, books still stand alone in their ability to permanently capture the words and images of captivating stories. We can help you create a compelling graphic Photobook that brings your legacy to life.
Your Business Commemorative Photobook Can:
- Celebrate a business anniversary milestone
- Promote an authentic understanding of your business or personal brand
- Reinforce company culture
- Be a gift for prospects, clients or employees
- Educate the public on your global community mission
Your Personal Commemorative Photobook Can:
- Preserve your best family memories
- Commemorate a specific theme in your life, such as your travels, hobbies, sports memories, family trips, back in the day recollections, pet histories and so much more
- If you belong to an organization, this is a great way to portray its mission and activities
Whatever your concept, Novelco offers services ranging from concept development, ghostwriting, editing and design to publishing, marketing, and distribution.
HERE’S MORE FOOD FOR THOUGHT
For your favorite cook or baker, why not comile your favorite recipes, pictures and stories into book form!
8.5" x 11" Cookbook
- Coil bound for lay flat use
- Durable cover
- Full-color cover and interior pages
- 80# paper stock
8.5 x 11" Keepsake Cookbook
- Thick hardboard cover
- Full-color cover and interior pages
- 80# paper stock
6" x 9" Paperback Cookbook
- Standard paperback self-cover
- Full-color cover, black and white interior pages
- 80# paper stock