Book Design and Production Tips

These are tips and information about the book design and production process

Fantastic Publishing project underway…

Posted by Barry Kerrigan on June 24th, 2007

The Saint Johns Bible

I met the production director at the Boston Book Builders Monadnock Paper Mill tour the other day, where he was checking the custom made COTTON paper. This is fascinating simply from the technology and quality of the volumes they are producing. 

“Renowned calligrapher Donald Jackson approached the Benedictine monks of Saint John’s University and Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota, with his life-long dream: to create the first handwritten, illuminated bible commissioned since the invention of the printing press. The Saint John’s Bible uses ancient materials and techniques to create a contemporary masterpiece that brings the Word of God to life for the contemporary world.”

Interesting tidbit on the costs of life in NYC

Posted by Barry Kerrigan on June 14th, 2007

New York Magazine’s Profit Calculator

The costs of living and doing business in New York City.

Thought of the week from Rich Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki

Posted by Barry Kerrigan on June 5th, 2007

“I never wanted to be a best “writing” author. I wanted to be a best SELLING author. It’s ALL about selling…”

Book Expo 2007

Posted by Barry Kerrigan on June 5th, 2007

Very productive week, and a good buzz in the halls. Though it was insanely HOT. Apparently Javitts had minimal *working* air conditioning.

Friday was as busy a first day as I’ve seen and this was my 12th BEA.

Book Expo America future sites (updated 7/5/07)

Posted by Barry Kerrigan on June 5th, 2007

2008 Los Angeles
2009 New York
2010 Washington DC
2011 Las Vegas (moved back one year)

BEA Week in Vegas?? THAT’s going to be an expensive week…..