My plan is to print a VERY short run of about 15 books. The idea is to send a book to TØP, instead of a loose manuscript. I believe it will look more professional and show that I am serious about publishing this book.

Follow along with me:

• Printer needs the files by 8/23/2019
• Approve proof by 8/27/2019
• Printing finished 9/1/2019
• Mail books 9/2/2019

For all of these things to happen, the book cover needs to be finished. The Cover Designer is working hard on the graphics, but I am not sure if he can get it done in time. I guess there is a little wiggle room for the dates, but not much.

I wanted to share the mock-up of the design. The designer almost has the outline of the structure put together. Once everything is in place, he will need to apply skins and details to everything. This picture shows the front, back, and spine. It will completely wrap the book in a continuous design.