Book Designers & Typesetters

A New Dawn, A New Decade

2010-01-04T15:00:00.001Z

Happy New Year from all at Chandler Book Design.

We have returned to work following the festive period, there is still snow on the ground, decorations in the window and cards upon the fireplace but alas books need to be designed, and we are the people to do it.

We are looking forward to an enjoyable 2010, and hope you are too.

Best Wishes

John, Frankie and Lewis

Russen & Turner Re-Branding

2009-12-17T17:07:00.002Z

Not just Book Designers

Chandler Book Design are becoming reknowned for their bespoke book designs and design is the reason for this. Chandler Design is a limited company made up of a selection of talented and skilled Graphic Designers. We don't pretend to be publishers or typesetters because we are not. We are creative graphic designers with a passion for books.

Chandler Design, one of the many strings to Chandler Design Associates Ltd's bow, have recently completed a branding project for a large local estate agents. The company in question is Russen & Turner, who are locally based in King's Lynn, serving the Norfolk community.

The re-branding job itself took a number of months to complete and included every aspect of the company's identity. The shop had a face-lift, all the for-sale boards were re-designed, letterheads and business cards were produced to incorporate the newly designed company logo. The company's web site also received a make-over to accommodate the re-branding of one of Norfolk's leading estate agents.

Below you will find a number of examples of the final product that we are very proud of.

Russen & Turner Shop Sign

Russen & Turner Business Cards

Front of Russen & Turner Offices

Russen & Turner Letterhead

Peter's Unforgiving Double

2009-12-17T16:39:00.001Z

The Unforgiving Minute

The Unforgiving Minute by Peter Straker is one of the latest books to be designed by Chandler Book Design. Peter's book as you can see from the accompanying images was an unusual book to design, the design process was no different to any other, it was the outcome or outcomes that surprised us and the printer.

With every book cover design, the client, receives a number of different unique options or ideas, in Peter's case however he could not decide between two covers, and therefore decided to get both printed. 50 of one and 50 of the other on his initial order.

Below you'll will find the two designs in there 2D flat dust book jacket form.

Africa, Animals and Alison

2009-12-07T16:43:00.001Z

Africa, Animals and Alison is the latest book to be designed by Chandler Book Design. Rob and Natalie Ball, founders and directors of Naturally concerned (for Alison) Ltd collaborated on this family book of there adventures with Wife and Mother Alison. This beautiful book is dedicated to Alison Ball and combines an array of awe-inspiring photographs, intrecate details, information and a vibrant palette of colours.

This book captures the experiences of one family on safari in Kenya, South Africa and Zambia, as they were lucky enough to encounter some of the world's most fascinating species. This is not the story of adventurers but of surburban people choosing to holiday extraordinarily. it is a series of recollections of travel, which could be available to anyone possessing a hint of loving life.

Rob and Natalie were in Birmingham on Tuesday the 1st December for the BOOKS BIG LAUNCH.

Africa, Animals and Alison is an excellent example of full-blocking (a textured design on the hardback board under the book jacket)

Un-Stable Lane, Reviewed in Self Publishing Magazine

2009-12-07T16:36:00.001Z

Un-Stable Lane written by author Julie Christine Round, designed by Chandler Book Design has been reviewed in this months edition of 'Self Publishing Magazine'.

"an attractive cover photo was well thought out, depicting all that was threatening such a tranquil setting."

THE CRITIQUE READ:

Unstable Lane is a sequel to Lane's End. The unstableness is brought about by a flash flood destroying everything in its path.

It is not the only thing that could have been destroyed when Katie Longman, tired of her dull existence and held back by a less that go-ahead husband, discovers a new group of friends and starts going out in the evenings. Set in a small caravan park, with its shop, craft centre and nearby market garden, it tells of the life of a small community nestling in the Sussex Downs, but close to the sea.

THE BOOK REVIEWER GOES ON TO SAY:

I found the first couple of chapters confusing as there were short flashbacks to the previous book, which needed more explanation, or a prologue. A cast of characters would also have helped to work out who was who. The black clouds hovering over an attractive cover photo was well thought out, depicting all that was threatening such a tranquil setting.

However, once a few chapters into the story, this was a pleasant read and I can see another sequel from Julie Round on the not too distant horizon.

The Self Publishing Magazine, Issue 13, Autumn 2009.

Unstable Lane by Julie Round is available from Old Stick Books, £6.99 ISBN: 9780955724213

Web Banner for Self Publishing Magazines Website

2009-12-05T15:55:00.000Z

Self Publishing Magazine Website Advert.

We are already receiving enquiries and orders from people visiting the web site of this popular self-publishing magazine.

Chandler Book Design Calendar 2010

2009-12-01T15:55:00.000Z

At Chandler Book Design we decided to design our own 2010 Calendar to send out to clients, printers, publishers and friends as a gift over the christmas period to say thank you for what has been an exciting year and to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

We have selected a diverse range of books covering different genres,
styles and design options.

The cover image was inspired by the covers of Raymond Chandler's books.

We hope you like the design.

Best Wishes

Lewis Dellar, John and Frankie Chandler

Conrad Jones - Hot Off the Press

2009-11-12T13:25:00.001Z

Conrad Jones' latest book has just been completed, Let me introduce to you

'The Child Taker'

Conrad's books are a series of thriller novels which follow a Terrorist Task Force and their leader John Tankersley, AKA, Tank. So far there are six published books. Soft Target Soft Target II `TANK` Soft Target III `Jerusalem` The 18th Brigade Blister all of which have been designed by Chandler Book Design.

One person lucky enough to have read this book already says:

Conrad Jones' latest book 'Child Taker' is a riveting read. The subject matter made me nervous about reading it - but the Author handled a sensitive subject really well. There was no lack of fast turns and 'edge of the seat moments' we have come to expect from the Author. I couldn't put it down!!

(J.Hammond, Amazon.co.uk)

Writing Magazine - December 2009

2009-11-05T13:21:00.001Z

Read All About It!

Chandler Book Design feature in this months edition of Writing Magazine.

We have a half page advert appearing on page 31.

We're really impressed with it and hope you are too.

http://www.writersnews.co.uk/main/default.asp

Independence Day from template based book designs!

2009-07-04T14:05:00.001+01:00

Saturday 4th July and we are exhibiting at the Winchester Writers' Conference.

Our stand is attracting a large number of authors looking to go down the self-publishing route. They are really impressed with the professional looking books that we produce and not one standard template design amongst them! Every book we design is unique.

This morning our Sales Director, Frankie, was tickled pink to not only meet and chat to one her favourite authors, Peter James, but he also signed one of his books for her.

Lewis joins the team!

2009-06-16T16:30:00.001+01:00

We are delighted to welcome Lewis today to the Chandler Design team.

Before joining our team he worked as a freelance graphic designer working on branding, web page design and brochure design projects.

Our cover design helps Meriel win self-publishing award!

2009-05-21T18:46:00.004+01:00

We would like to congratulate Meriel Buxton, author of The High Flying Duchess (see left), who was awarded the "Winners of Winners" prize and Self Published Book of the Year at this year's David St John Thomas Charitable Trust self publishing awards.

"I thought you might be amused to know that the High-Flying Duchess has won a prize! James and I were invited to an awards ceremony in London and to our total amazement won (in horse show language!) not only the class but the championship! It won the David St John Thomas Charitable Trust Writing Awards Self Published Book of the Year for 2008 (following on from self published non-fiction book of the year) and I won the Winner of Winners prize. We came home with a silver cup, a shield and a cheque for an amazing £1,000! We made a point of telling everyone what a brilliant job you had all done, and owned up that the cover design was by you, John, and not my original draft! The production got a lot of admiration."
Best wishes, Meriel