Current Book Status
I have decided the topic of my book, on etiquette of gloomy and uncomfortable events, such as funerals, illness etc.. The topic may still be narrowed down or expanded, but for now, this is the general focus area of the content. The manuscript has not been written yet, and excerpts from other books may be taken. The book will be illustrated by me and the illustration style is to be determined.
I have decided that physically, the book will have a hardcover and back; the type of binding has not yet been decided. The prelims that will be included are: end-papers, half title, title page, table of contents, and acknowledgments/introduction. The end matter that will be included are: (maybe) a bibliography, colophon, and end-papers.
Within the book content, there will be a title-page separating each section and many illustrations to make it more inviting to those who are overwhelmed by text.
Tentative Essence statement
For the reader not necessarily grieving, but interested in etiquette that can be used when faced with situations that are usually uncomfortable, unhappy, and devastating (i.e. facing people who lost a loved one, cancer patient). Three essence words that can be used to describe its intended mood: light, informative, and satirical (this word is applied to the illustrations).
A short blurb about satire on wikipedia:
"Although satire is usually meant to be funny, the purpose of satire is not primarily humour in itself so much as an attack on something of which the author strongly disapproves, using the weapon of wit."
On the fence/still researching about:
I am unsure about the layout style; will the pages be decorated with flourishes or will a minimalist approach be taken? The dimensions, binding style, colour scheme, illustration style, typefaces, layouts, and materials have all yet to be determined. What type of bookmarking mechanism can I incorporate, or should I leave this out? The reason I am considering bookmarks is because this book is not one that is expected to be read all in one sitting. Should I leave the spine naked or clothed? Should I choose a friendly cream colored paper, or crisp, modern white stock?
The binding aims to reflect the content and illustrations.
Plan of Attack
Week 5 Oct. 7, 2009
Due next week: rough manuscript
1. Plan out a table of contents to help organize what issues should be addressed within the topic of etiquette
2. Begin writing manuscript, sketching out rough illustration ideas that might be appropriate with content
3. Search up different hardcover treatments, and further binding techniques, consider how it would match the content of the book.
4. Explore typefaces and color schemes.
Week 6 Oct. 21, 2009
Due next week: final manuscript, and final blueprint (5%)
1. Continue editing and writing manuscript
2. Finalize illustration style, continue drawing for the book
3. Decide on style of binding, typeface, roughly the type of stalk and proposed color schemes; mood of the book
4. Create final blueprint for term project
Week 7 Oct. 28, 2009
1. Finalize manuscript
2. Continue with drawings
3. Search for further materials to be used
Week 8 Nov. 4, 2009
Due next week: rough prototype of book
1. Print layouts, even if not done (blank pages)
2. Create a rough prototype of the book, in small format, try out materials and binding methods
3. Continue editing content and illustrations
Week 9 Nov. 11, 2009
Due next week: rough prototype of book
1. Typeset spreads and place illustrations.
2. Print layouts, bind using chosen binding technique (for practice)
Week 10 Nov. 18, 2009
Due next week: final prototype of book
1. Print final layouts.
2. If under reasonable price, create a final prototype of the book (Create hardcover, or get printers to do it).
Week 11 Nov. 25, 2009
Due next week: term project due
1. Print final layouts, bind.
2. Put together rough work document (if necessary)
Week 12 Dec. 2, 2009
Term Project Due
Research/Inspiration Material
I am reading and drawing from several books on etiquette that I have borrowed, and also looking at various illustration styles to create one that is appropriate for this book.
Here is a list of books I am reading right now:
The Civility Solution - P.M. Forni
The Etiquette of Illness - Susan Halpern
21st-Century Etiquette - CHarlotte Ford
Emily Post's Etiquette - Peggy Post
Excuse Me, But I was Next - Peggy Post
A Fabulous Girl's Guide to Decorum - Kim Izzo and Ceri Marsh
Occasions - Kate Spade
Here are some illustrations I have saved for inspiration (credits to the respective owners):
Unknown artist
Anna Rusakova
Anna Rusakova
Anna Rusakova
Kate Wilson
Questions:
I feel as though a lot of the information I read is something I would have written it in my book anyways if I haven't read the extra material. How should I cite this type of information? Should I mention the authors?
Do we need to submit a process work document?
What are the recommended printing/binding stores that we can use?
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