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== Theory == | == Theory == | ||
Make a new file for every chapter and combine the resulted pdfs with eg. pdftk. | |||
* Fonts | * Fonts | ||
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* Orphan or widow lines | * Orphan or widow lines | ||
* Justified body text | * Justified body text | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* https://forums.scribus.net/index.php showcase, tutorials. | |||
* https://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/How_can_I_make_a_booklet_using_Scribus%3f | * https://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/How_can_I_make_a_booklet_using_Scribus%3f | ||
* http://johnosterhout.com/book-interior-design-tips-to-avoid-the-amateur-look/ | * http://johnosterhout.com/book-interior-design-tips-to-avoid-the-amateur-look/ | ||
* http://johnosterhout.com/basic-book-template-for-scribus/ | * http://johnosterhout.com/basic-book-template-for-scribus/ | ||
* http://johnosterhout.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/How_To_Use_the_Templates.pdf | |||
Examples: | |||
* https://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Category:Success_Stories | |||
* https://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Made_with_Scribus | |||
Graphic Design | |||
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFSia1LZI4Y | |||
* https://www.infobooks.org/free-pdf-books/art/graphic-design/ | |||
* https://www.aiga.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/1A_IntroductionToGraphicDesign.pdf | |||
* https://inspirationfeed.com/free-graphic-design-books/ | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:33, 12 July 2022
Introduction
Some ideas how to make a good looking book template using open source software (Scribus).
Theory
Make a new file for every chapter and combine the resulted pdfs with eg. pdftk.
- Fonts
- Indentations
- Page numbering
- Orphan or widow lines
- Justified body text
References
- https://forums.scribus.net/index.php showcase, tutorials.
- https://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/How_can_I_make_a_booklet_using_Scribus%3f
- http://johnosterhout.com/book-interior-design-tips-to-avoid-the-amateur-look/
- http://johnosterhout.com/basic-book-template-for-scribus/
- http://johnosterhout.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/How_To_Use_the_Templates.pdf
Examples:
- https://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Category:Success_Stories
- https://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Made_with_Scribus
Graphic Design
