First let s look at the basics.
Gutter of a 5 5 x 8 inch book.
5 1 2 x 8 1 2 is probably the most popular size but 5 1 4 x 8 is also a charming size for these books.
Try measuring the amount of the page that you can see to read from.
Template for 8 x 10 3 4 inch case document note if you are unable to select the same paper size as your finished book size in your software you can use the chart below to scale down an 8 5 x 11 piece of paper to the size of book you want to print.
Amerimax 5 5 in x 10 in brown k style gutter end with drop.
If your book is a different size and you have questions about what the margins should be feel free to give us a call at 888 664 8166.
The other popular size is 8 x 10 often used for manuals and other nonfiction.
Amerimax contemporary 4 in x 5 875 in white half round gutter end with drop.
It is worth considering going for a 6 x 9 over a 5 x 8 in order to reduce the number of pages.
8 5 8 5 inches 21 59 x 21 59 cm 8 5 11 inches 21 59 x 27 94 cm.
Note that not only are the left and right margins different from one another but the top and bottom margins also are different from one another.
Reducing the file size is not recommended because it will make the type small and hard to read.
Their own template for book size 8 x 10 gives a gutter of 13 but when you upload their internal auto review says the gutter should be at least 5 but gives no mention of inside margin.
The dimensions from the spine calculator include a 1 8 125 bleed on all four sides.
Here is what you need to know about gutter margins.
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Book cover spine example with bleeds and trim.
You look at it on your desk and you can measure it that it s 5 25 x 8 in size.
Let s say you have a print book that is 5 25 wide by 8 tall.
Novels appear in lots of different sizes but for a shorter book i prefer smaller sizes that seem to be more intimate a reading experience.
Someone needs to spell out the relationship of gutter to inside margin not mixing the terms and giving examples in a chart with numbers in it.
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Now open up the book.
If pdf book files are supplied as 8 5 x 11 but you want a 5 5 x 8 5 book trim size then the files will have to be reduced which reduces the fonts and all the elements in the pdf files.
One thing to bear in mind when deciding on your book s trim size is that the cost of your book to the reader will depend largely on its number of pages.
Would it be wise to use the currentsize anyway or increase the book size to 8 5 x 11 where i could use 10 5 point text with the same available text lining.
