# Thinking Like A Book Designer with Jessica Helfand, Michael Bierut Canonical URL: ## Overview Print is not dead, and in this class you’ll learn about the elements that go into designing a book. Jessica Helfand and Michael Beirut are renowned designers and experts in the field of design, and in this class you have the chance to learn from their years of expertise! If you’re interested in designing a book, personally or professionally, this class will teach you what you need to get started, including: Lesson 1: Introduction to Book Design Lesson 2: The History of Book design Lesson 3: How to work with Grids, Grid Systems, and Text Lesson 4: Approaches to Art Book Design Lesson 5: How Magazine Design Engages and Entertains Lesson 6: Approaches to Cover Design for Fiction Lesson 7: What Makes a Successful Book Cover Lesson 8: How to Approach Cover Design for a Series Lesson 9: Detailing Book Anatomy Part 1 Lesson 10: Detailing Book Anatomy Part 2 Lesson 11: Approaches to Fine Tuning Typography Lesson 12: Abbott Miller: Personal Book Project–Case Study Lesson 13: Michael Bierut: Personal Book Project-Case Study Lesson 14: Jessica Helfand: Personal Book Project–Case Study Lesson 15: Best Practices in Book Design Jessica and Michael also share a series of behind-the-scenes interviews with seasoned designers working at the publishing giant Random House and award-winning design studio Pentagram. This class provides a full- bodied robust understanding of all the things that go into being a book designer, a classic tenet to anyone who makes things in the world. ## Instructors ### Jessica Helfand Jessica Helfand is a designer, writer, and educator. ### Michael Bierut Michael Bierut studied graphic design at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, graduating summa cum laude in 1980. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $49