by Kim Dovey | Aug 20, 2015 | Book Design, Devonport, Self Publishing
Exciting things are happening in Devonport tonight with the launch of a great new book in our studio. Claire Bunt has self published this children’s illustrated chapter book with wonderful soft mood enhancing illustrations by Philip Webb. From the designer side...
by Kim Dovey | Jul 9, 2015 | Book Design, Cover Design, Illustration, Inspiration, Print books, Self Publishing
Just under a year ago we where approached by two ladies with a good idea. It had been just over four years since the Christchurch earthquakes and children who had then, just been born where now, showing signs of struggling with the aftermath. Not to mention the...
by Kim Dovey | Dec 8, 2014 | Book Design, Self Publishing
Julie and Sarina approached us earlier in the year for a quote to make their dream happen. They have both written great stories with the purpose of helping quake-traumatised kids. Then they were lucky enough to get a fabulous grant from the ‘Need Help Now...
by Kim Dovey | Dec 2, 2014 | Customer Service, Self Publishing, Uncategorized
Updates from our first Book Design workshop The latest arrival in the studio this week of the a copy of Paul Carran’s novel Claws of the Dragon, reminded us of the fine collection of titles that have now emerged following our first Book Design workshop....
by Kim Dovey | Feb 21, 2014 | Book Design, Cover Design, Self Publishing
10 things you need to know about book design AND the 10 most common mistakes made in self-publishing and how to avoid them Book Design Ltd is a design studio with a passion for books. Now based in Birkenhead, on Auckland’s North Shore, Book Design has been designing...
