How to Print Glossy Book Covers
If you would like to give a friend a special manuscript of your book, or want to present your child something beautiful to read and enjoy, why not design a glossy book cover? This would be an advantage even if you are planning to send your manuscript to publishers. Learning how to print your own glossy book covers is easy; read on to find out how to do it.
Things You'll Need
- Digital camera or flat bed scanner
- Color printer, preferably laser
- Computer with Internet connection
- Photoshop
- Glossy photo paper, preferably 260 gsm
- Paper cutter or scissors
Instructions
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Acquire the images you would need for the book cover either with the help of the camera or by scanning whatever pictures you feel would represent your story best. You could choose more than one picture or photograph to make a composite that would represent different chapters in your book.
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Transfer the pictures and photographs to the computer and ensure that you save all of these pictures in a folder on the desktop for easy access. Use software such as Photoshop to organize the image(s) into a beautiful palette that transmits your idea about the book to the prospective reader. With Photoshop, you can also add graphics to your photographs and spruce them up a little.
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Save the file carefully and then print it on an ordinary paper to find out how it look. Look carefully at the colors, size, mix of the subject and the overall picture.
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Cut the paper to the size of your book and have it stapled or fixed in any way you find convenient.
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Print the final product on your glossy paper and enjoy your new glossy book cover.
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Tips & Warnings
Create at least three variations before you print your final product. Modifications will be much easier to do than a complete remake of the cover.
Take the time and pick the brains of people around you. You will be amazed with how much inspiration you can gain by doing this.
