BOOK ANALYSIS
For this task, I focussed on the analysis of books that the rest of the class had brought in. We were asked to consider each books purpose, binding method, whether this was appropriate, why I thought it was a book and finally whether I liked the book and why.
I began by analysing a Nandos Menu. This consisted of a folded bind which I felt was appropriate as this booklet was likely to be mass produced and so folding is the cheapest method. Its aim is clearly to inform customers of the food that is on offer and any deals available to the customers. Along with information about the restaurant such as contact details. It also aims to attract customers to buy the food. What makes this a book is that it consists of a front cover and multiple pages, which are moved to reveal more information. I liked this booklet because the design had a warm and inviting feel and the menu was clear and easy to read.
The ASOS magazine was formed by a glue fold and the paper had a matte/satin feel. One page had been laminated with glossy newsprint on one side. This was appropriate as their were many pages in the magazine so a firm binding was required, especially since this magazine would be in transport. The stock gives the products inside a desirable feel. This is ideal as the aim of the booklet is to sell the products inside and advertise ASOS itself. This was one of my favourite books because the variation in paper adds a quirky touch and the design of the print as a whole appealed to me.
The Hunger Games is what is commonly thought of as a book. This was glue bound to support the large amount of pages. The stock consisted of a card cover laminated with a glossy feel. Its purpose is to entertain and tell a story. This is your classic book as it consists of a front cover, contents, chapters and pages.
The Gay Map of Leeds is constructed from many folds. This is because the map needs to be a large scale when opened to be easily understood, but it needs to fit into the pocket easily for visitors to the city. The purpose of the booklet is to give the gay community information on what Leeds offers for them - including events and places. The stock is a thin matte so it is lightweight but tough to survive being opened and shut and taken in and out of pockets. I personally do not like the map as it is difficult to fold back to the original.
The STA Travel guide was the only staple bound booklet. Made from a matte/card stock its purpose is to inform potential customers about their deals/packages/locations and to make holidays from them appear more desirable. I personally like the feel of the paper, its nice to have in your hands.
FOLDS
As a group we then began to try and create a book (using old folds) with as many pages as possible. After some experimenting, we were taught the common way to tackle this is to use the Hot Dog fold as this had the most pages, a good structure and it most resembles a book. To create this the paper is folded in half both ways, then in half again to create an 8 x 2 grid of folds. A slit is then cut through the middle. The paper is then folded in half and pushed into a 4 pointed star shape. The pages are then brought together to make the book. The pros to making books this way os the time efficiency - no glue is required. However it is difficult to design in that the designer requires good crafting skills to avoid pages sticking out, this is even harder with a thicker stock. The easiest way to design for a book fold is to number the pages, then unfold the book so where the page numbers lie on the paper is visible.
Before making a book like this I am advised to always make mock-ups first!
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