Project specialties include personal stories with photos, documents, and genealogies — to visual and literary collections — to corporate and business histories. Each book has its own unique look and refinement.
What does a book designer do? And what makes us unique?
When people hear the words book design, they often think solely of book covers. But actually, each and every page of a book needs the designer’s attention and expertise — from the very first conceptual image of how the text and illustrations will look on a page, through to the production, printing, and binding of the book. At Bennett Book Design we have reviewed, evaluated, and designed books for over thirty years, and we use that knowledge to produce remarkable books for our clients.
When people hear the words book design, they often think solely of book covers. But actually, each and every page of a book needs the designer’s attention and expertise — from the very first conceptual image of how the text and illustrations will look on a page, through to the production, printing, and binding of the book. At Bennett Book Design we have reviewed, evaluated, and designed books for over thirty years, and we use that knowledge to produce remarkable books for our clients.
John and Peter provide the individual attention your project deserves.
John has designed books for over thirty years, winning awards for that work. He uses that knowledge and expertise to help his clients produce remarkable books.
Peter joined the design team in 2020. He brings his aesthetic insights and ten years of production experience to Bennett Book Design projects. Peter also pursues unique letterpress work.
Their ability to see the big picture, combined with an in-depth knowledge of printing technology, make them an invaluable partner to clients through the design and production process of creating each book.
Book Design, Production, and Consulting
We’d like to be your experts and collaborators. We apply our skills, knowledge, care, and genuine experience to design, produce, and deliver your book in an ideal, finished form that does justice to your manuscript.
Photo Retouch, Color Correction, and Photo Restoration
There’s a lot we can do with today’s technology and sometimes there’s nothing we should do. A kind but critical eye and a balance of what’s needed to tell a story are photo essentials. Our clients relish the aesthetic photo retouch, color correction, and photo restoration we provide.
Editing, Transcription, and Proofreading
Have you ever read a book where the author decided to skip these steps? When appropriate, we partner with talented editors and proofreaders who will review your manuscript objectively, preserving your voice and intent. This review helps finalize your text before design.
When I began my search for a person to design my memoir, Expressions, I was looking for someone who combined technical excellence with an appreciation of the essence of what I wanted to communicate. John Bennett not only met my criteria, the book he designed surpassed my expectations.
Dan M., San Francisco, CA
When I began my search for a person to design my memoir, Expressions, I was looking for someone who combined technical excellence with an appreciation of the essence of what I wanted to communicate. John Bennett not only met my criteria, the book he designed surpassed my expectations.
Dan M., San Francisco, CA
Testimonials
Testimonials praise our thoroughness, ease in handling the simplest to the most complex requests, and — from manuscript to printed book — our ability to create an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Client approval is extremely high, including first and second editions and return authors.
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