Illustrated book

Overview

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History

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Defintion

The term illustrated book refers to a book which contains images. An illustrated book can contain various different types of images such as, photography, paintings and drawings. However, illustrated books are not limited to these types of art. As long as the book features images, the manner or form in which these images are shown is completely interchangeable.

Types of Illustrated Books

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Illustrated books may include, children books, gardening books, cookbooks and more. The quality that each of these books has in common is that not only does it feature images, but, unlike text-only books, illustrated books aren't necessarily made to consistently go back to, but rather be flipped through selectively.

Picture Books vs Illustrated Books

It is important to note that while picture books and illustrated books may seem like the same thing, are actually two different forms of books.

As previously mentioned an illustrated book contains images. While picture books certainly do contain images, its purpose differs from that of an illustrated book. Within a picture book the images serves as a means of telling the story. The images are needed to depict the particular scene or part of the story and may or may not be accompanied with words. Illustrated books on the other hand, contain illustrations that simply enhance or further the story. These illustrations are not necessary to tell the story but are simply something added to further grab the readers attention.

Examples

Picture Books

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Illustrated Books

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Designs

When it comes to design and layout, illustrated books can either be vertical or horizontal. If the featured images are vertical, they look much like portraits. On the other hand, if they are horizontal they look similar to landscapes. This design decision is entirely dependent on which looks better for said image. This decision is also influenced by how the book itself will be held. Some illustrated books may be simply held by hand or laid out on a table, while others are much larger requiring two hands or to not be held at all.

Some illustrated books may also be referred to as "coffee-table books." These form of illustrated books, while read, are mainly for decoration or design purposes. A coffee table book, also known as a cocktail table book[citation needed], is an oversized, usually hard-covered book whose purpose is for display on a table intended for use in an area in which one entertains guests and which can serve to inspire conversation or pass the time.

Publishing Process

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Illustrated Books in the Publishing Industry

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