https://www.creativelive.com/class/book-design-inside-and-out-jessica-helfand-michael-bierut

Print is not dead, and in this class you’ll learn about the elements that go into designing a book. Jessica Helfand and Michael Beirut are renowned designers and experts in the field of design, and in this class you have the chance to learn from their years of expertise! If you’re interested in designing a book, personally or professionally, this class will teach you what you need to get started.

Including:

• Lesson 1: The History of Book design
• Lesson 2: How to work with Grids, Grid Systems, and Text
• Lesson 3: Approaches to Art Book Design
• Lesson 4: How Book Design Engages and Entertains
• Lesson 5: Approaches to Cover Design for Fiction
• Lesson 6: What Makes a Successful Book Cover
• Lesson 7: How to Approach Cover Design for a Series
• Lesson 8: Detailing Book Anatomy Part 1
• Lesson 9: Detailing Book Anatomy Part 2
• Lesson 10: Approaches to Fine Tuning Typography
• Lesson 11: Methods to Creating your Own Book
• Lesson 12: Abbott Miller: Personal Book Project–Case Study
• Lesson 13: Michael Bierut: Personal Book Project-Case Study
• Lesson 14: Jessica Helfand: Personal Book Project–Case Study
• Lesson 15: Best Practices in Book Design