Behind the Books: More Novelty in Nonfiction Design
Today we’re going to look at some more examples of how the art and design in nonfiction children’s books have changed over time. Let’s look at some stunning styles developed by some very creative people. Here are some recent books in which the topic and art really dictate the format and design: Most wildlife photographers […]
Behind the Books: Novelty in Nonfiction Design
Okay, as promised last week, here are some examples of nonfiction books that make wonderful, innovative use of format and design: Where in the Wild? Camouflaged Creatures Concealed . . and Revealed by David Schwartz, Yael Schy, and Dwight Kuhn teaches observation skills, but that’s not what kids will notice. To them, the book is […]
Behind the Books: Trends in Nonfiction Design
The design of nonfiction books has changed a lot in the last couple of decades. Of course, fiction design has changed too, but not quite as dramatically (with the notable exception of graphic novels). When I entered the publishing industry in the early 1990s, books were pasted up. What does that mean? Exactly what it […]