Design Week
Publishing In Focus Supplement
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Appy talk
Publishing In Focus Supplement
Despite enthusiasm from readers, sales of paid-for app versions of magazines have so far failed to set the world of publishing alight, but, says Jeremy Leslie, the future for this new medium looks bright
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Early days
Publishing In Focus Supplement
Apps are proliferating at breakneck speed at the moment, but there’s still a long way to go before we see the full potential of this emerging field. We ask a selection of digital industry insiders what their current favourites are
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Publishing in focus
Publishing In Focus Supplement
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Pulp revival
Publishing In Focus Supplement
Thin, flimsy newsprint paper is making a comeback - a big favourite with students and established designers alike. Emily Pacey surveys the scene of publications that are making the most of newsprint’s ecological and economic potential
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Vellum wonders
Publishing In Focus Supplement
No newfangled electronic book reader can compare to a delicately crafted, hand-bound edition of your favourite title. Emily Pacey marvels at what can be done with that age-old craft, bookbinding, when money is no object
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Where the art is
Publishing In Focus Supplement
There is a definite art to art direction. Sourcing imagery, whether commissioning photography or illustration, using stock libraries or even creating something yourself, is one of the most important roles in the editorial design process. As Violetta Boxill, who redesigned Icon, notes, imagery is the first thing the reader or potential purchaser will notice, and it is crucial in setting the tone for a publication. The manner in which art directors go about this often overlooked creative ...
