Book Facts
The book industry recognizes various parts of a book. A basic knowledge of the parts of a book and how a book is put together can help writers to envision the finished product. Most books will have at least a front and back cover, title page, and body text but usually there will be many more parts of a book design. DLite Press helps you understand the design and creation of a new book by explaining the various parts.
Review Parts of a Book & Book Terms for more details
Other book Facts
- Most children's books contain illustrations. Children's literature can refer to works for children age 0-18 but can be further sub-divided into the following categories below
- Picture books appropriate for pre-readers, ages 0–5. The illustrations in a picture book are generally an integral part of the work
- Early Reader Books appropriate for children age 5-7. These books are often designed to help a child build his or her reading skills
- Chapter book appropriate for children ages 7–11
- Short chapter books, appropriate for children ages 7–9
- Longer chapter books, appropriate for children ages 9–12
- Young-adult fiction appropriate for children age 13-18
- Series books the story continues in a sequel or number of books with similar themes
Book lengths
- The official length for a paperback must be at least 48 pages when published (and no longer than 800 pages)
- The official length of a hardback must be at least 108 pages at publication (and no longer than 800 pages)
Paper Type refers to page weight and width.
- Trade Paperback and many hardback books are printed on 50lb, 55lb or 60lb paper.
- The thicker paper e.g. 60lb will be heavier. 50lb is an acceptable industry standard because heaver paper will make the book more expensive to ship.
- The width of the paper is a measure of the PPI. 400 PPI means that 400 pages per inch
Paper Color refers to the tone of the page
- Creme-white is a 30% recycled natural off-white color
- White is a pure white
- All paper is off-set, opaque, acid-free and meets all library archival standards
