Embed all fonts and images in your native file prior to submission. An examination of some of the top selling books in the kindle store yields surprises. Mar 14, 2012 explore wausaucurlings board curling books to curl up with. How to keep paperback books from bending pen and the pad. When reading your paperback book, use extreme care so the book doesnt get bent. However, paperback covered books can also become damaged easily. Loosely inserted into the back of the book is a 4page article on curling as a reprint from todays healthnov. A hardback book s pages are sewn or glued into a case made of cardboard which is then covered with cloth or paper. Full tutorial to make any cover stronger, more durable, and water resistant. Thanks to dennis of san francisco for emailing me with this question. Whats the best way to uncurlflatten paperback books. A fun, easy to read book that covers the sport of curling from a to z.
A table of contents is strongly recommended, but not a rigid requirement. A paperback book s pages are glued together with a paper cover and then cut to size. Paper grain runs from top to bottom the same or parallel to way the book is bound. Send it back to the printer and have them print the cover correctly. The stepbystep guide to formatting your print book for kdp. Curling for dummies, 2nd edition 9781119691761 was previously published as curling for dummies, 2nd edition 9780470838280. Card stock paper that is larger that your bound book block i print to 12 of a standard page so 8. Once we remove the cover image, you can upload the correct cover image using the author central books tab.
The topics below include our top tips for avoiding common file rejections. For the lack of a better term, the tensile strength of the soft paperback covers is the only thing about cs books that bugs me. Clear adhesive contact sheets are excellent for protecting paperback books. Exlibrary the book was once owned by, and circulated in, a public library. How do i flatten the cover of a bent paperback book. Grammarly makes sure everything you type is easy to read, effective, and mistakefree. Content guidelines amazon kindle direct publishing.
A welcome guide to curling wont teach you the secrets of curling. Paper curl selfpublishing faq book printing faq bookbaby. Book covers shield a book from dust, dirt and liquid. Under select details, select update information about a book. I created hideabook covers to protect my paperbacks and hide the covers from the public.
You can use this for anything travelers notebook inserts, cookbooks, book bound planners, childrens books. How to cover a paperback book with clear plastic film. If you purchase a book with asoft cover and it curls, there is absolutely nothing that will fix it or stop it from curling. I have a paperback book and the cover is bent back a little bit. It can be difficult to get them to resume their original shape and it often causes spine damage. If you buy book covers, you can use them repeatedly for each paperback book while you are reading it. As you read through the book and bend the cover continually over the back of the book, it can start to curl. This video shows you how to harden the cover of paperback book still keeping the printings on both sides. Edgewornwear along the edges of hardback book covers.
If all of this sounds daunting, consider hiring an editor or marketing writer to help you craft your book s back cover copy in the most compelling way possible. At any rate the high humidity definitely exacerbated the curling problem. Rules like pantless brothers are not my problem or no toys in the fish tank hence the cover. If present, amazon recommends that the table of contents be placed in the front matter, stating that incorrect placement of the toc affects the accuracy of the last page read feature. Or you may end up ruining the book your call about deciding to experiment. Curling clubs may have their own rules, for their own leagues, which will supersede all curlmanitoba rules.
Paperback books generally dont do as well with temperature and humidity fluctuations as do hardcover books. Formatting paperback using ms word is free and easy if you know how to do it. Bob weeks is the editor and copublisher of the ontario curling report, which is now in its thirtyfirst year of publishing. How to protect a paperback book when carrying them in a. Thats because paperback books are usually made with thinner paper and often with a lesserquality paper. His roommates room is structurally similar, but the sun doesnt shine directly into his room, and the roommates books don. Illegal or infringing content we take violations of laws and proprietary rights very seriously. The evergreen curling club posts three rules by the rink. How do you keep paperback soft cover book covers from curling. How to protect the corners of a 400 page paperback book. Consider using contact paper that you might use to cover a shelf. Protect the covers of your paperback book by covering them. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
Make sure the rubber bands fit tight around the book. Put your paperback books on a shelf between two other heavy weight books to flatten it. We decided to try out different covers for the ebook and. Im not explaining very well but the key is making sure the spine is supported. When in the mood for reading, individuals often reach for a paperback book because theyre lightweight, portable and affordable. They may be fragile, but with the right tricks, you can keep them in great condition to read for years to. Before you order your cover, though, youll need to format your book. Though careful handling helps prevent bent covers and pages, books often require the additional protection of a plastic book cover. Over time, paperback books succumb to the effects of age by. If you dont want to have the book rebound as a hardback, then i suggest that you consider reinforcing and enlarging the cover of the paperback. It wont return the book to precurl condition but it may result in a book that doesnt just spring open the instant you let go. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. No matter how many times your grandma tells you otherwise, people do judge books by their covers. This happens quite often on trade paperbacks where the card stock for the cover is thinner than on a mass marketed paperback, but can happen to any book with a paper cover.
The other thought we had was that the cover was printed on the stock going in the wrong grain direction. While this version features a new dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a. Cover creator accepts jpg, png, and gif file formats. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to curling rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version.
From the history of the sport to its debut in the olympics, this book covers it all. This product is usually used for covering shelves and sometimes is called shelf paper. I wonder if the publisher will be making any changes in the cover graphic design for future printings of this book. Though the origins of curling are unclear, most people regard scotland as curling s birthplace. After searching through literally hundreds of premade covers at dozens of sites found perfect cover for my ebook and paperback and within days after arranging to have cover made specifically for my book, it was up on. If i knew those, id keep them to myself and be a much better curler than i am. Here are the supplies you will need to create a professional looking book cover for your self published book. After a while, some of my paperbacks covers start to curl up, specially the bigger books with loads of pages. Your cover needs to be sized with bleed in order to meet our quality standards. How do you keep paperback book covers from curling. Individual pdfs of each chapter or parts do not make a complete book. Curling has a rich history with many traditions that continue to this day.
I originally got the idea from a very helpful article at and i found this one for you to help protect your books. And for 16 years, he has written a weekly column on curling in the globe and mail, while providing coverage of curlings major events for canadas national newspaper. While the template may take care of some decisions for you e. Create a paperback cover amazon kindle direct publishing. Youll probably have to tilt the book slightly as you look at each new page. Cover you can create your book cover using kdps cover creator tool or submit your book cover in a pdf.
Your cover must be a single pdf that includes the back cover, spine, and front cover as one image. Curling book covers fun facts competition rocks sports wtf fun facts hs sports excercise. However the kind you want is not paper, but clear plastic that is sticky on one side. Papercover curl is the result of an increase or decrease in the relative humidity in the environment the books are located. First of all, these tradesize paperback books cover defensive.
Cover creator can also help you design a basic paperback cover that meets kdps specifications. Rules and strategy are covered, as well as customs and courtesies that are common among the sport. Thats because the size of the cover is determined by the size of the finished book. Once youve taken in all of the above and gotten a feel for the promise you want to make to the reader, use the outlines below to write your book cover blurb. Covering your paperback books with plastic is a great way to protect them for years to come. You may experiment with a curling iron if you wish. Additionally, if youre holding your paperbacks with one hand, dont do it in a way that bends the front cover. You can use this for anything travelers notebook inserts, cookbooks, book bound planners, childrens books, coloring books, even spiral. Content guidelines these guidelines apply to book content, including title, cover art, and product description. Pretty self explanatory, rented a text from school and its looking the worse for wear after a semester. The pictorial dustjacket with bw photo of the author on the ice curling with minor edge chips and a bit of foxing around the spine seams otherwise in vg condition. I am a selfpublished author and am in the process of experimenting with ebook and paperback covers together with a designer friend of mine. I tried putting a heavy iron skillet on the book and leaving it there for about 12 hours, but it did nothing to solve the problem. All experienced cover designers are familiar with this process.
Dennis says his room is often cold, but it faces the sun so it heats up periodically during the day, then gets cold again. Requirements for the kindle book cover image may 10, 2012 by suzanne parrott amazon updated their recommendation 42012 for a book s cover file to be 1500 to 2400 pixels with a 1. Stylish paperback book covers for book lovers by hideabook on. If you think of your books as an investment or if you want to preserve your books for a long time, consider buying hardcover instead. These transparent paperback book covers are just thing you need. Kdp will automatically convert these file types to pdf prior to publishingprinting. The general rules of curling as published by curling canada shall govern all matters not dealt with in curlmanitoba rules. The cover laminated or not will soon curl up, and stay that way. See more ideas about curls, books and curling game.
Our templates make it easier to create a printready paperback cover with. Unlike a kindle book cover, you need a full jacketa front, spine, and backin order to publish a print book. How to keep your paperback books in good condition lifehacker. How do you stop a paper back book cover from curling. Even though ebook readers like the kindle are popular, paperback books are still awesome. It can be irritating to pay good money for a paperback and have the covers curl before you are done reading it.
Use wide rubber bands to hold the cover flat when the book is not being read. If you move your fingers off then the spine tends to bend more. Instead, the book is aimed for new curlers who are trying to learn the game as they start to play it. Store the book on the bookshelf or another flat surface. Had fantastic experience with thebookcoverdesigner. It reinforces the cover of your paperback and protects the cover from knicks and scratches.
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