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What to Include in Your Book’s Front and Back Matter

When organizing the contents of a book, many authors primarily focus on their book’s main content. After all, this is what readers buy books for! But when polishing up your manuscript, it’s also important to consider what front and back matter content your book needs. Generally, front and back matter provide info about copyright, credit, and context.

What should your book’s front and back matter include? Read on to learn more.

Scenes from Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Kamakura

Scenes from Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto, and Kamakura is a special coffee-table art book by artist Kendric Tonn. Designed and printed by Bookmobile, Scenes from Japan was funded through a Kickstarter campaign that reached its goal in less than half an hour after launch—and was 500% funded at the end of its first day!

How To Use Adobe Acrobat’s “Comment” Feature

During the book production process, edits will be made from typeset first pages to the final printed book, with most people opting to make and transmit these edits using Adobe Acrobat Comments. Acrobat’s Comment feature is something we, at Bookmobile Design & Digital, love using. It makes the alteration process streamlined, efficient for both parties, and lessens the room for error as edits are clearer.