This document provides guidelines for designing a paperback book cover template. The black dotted line indicates where the book will be trimmed, the blue dotted line shows where to fold the spine, and the white area is for logos, text, and essential images. Background artwork must fill the red area outside the live area but not contain logos, text, or images.
This document provides guidelines for designing a paperback book cover template. The black dotted line indicates where the book will be trimmed, the blue dotted line shows where to fold the spine, and the white area is for logos, text, and essential images. Background artwork must fill the red area outside the live area but not contain logos, text, or images.
This document provides guidelines for designing a paperback book cover template. The black dotted line indicates where the book will be trimmed, the blue dotted line shows where to fold the spine, and the white area is for logos, text, and essential images. Background artwork must fill the red area outside the live area but not contain logos, text, or images.
This document provides guidelines for designing a paperback book cover template. The black dotted line indicates where the book will be trimmed, the blue dotted line shows where to fold the spine, and the white area is for logos, text, and essential images. Background artwork must fill the red area outside the live area but not contain logos, text, or images.
This is where your book will be cut to produce the final trim size.
Blue Dotted Line = Spine Fold
Fold placement may vary slightly. Paperback Book White Area = Live Area Cover Template Position logos, text, and essential images in this area.
Red Area = Out of Live/Bleed
8.5” X 8.5” Book
Your background artwork must fill the red area. Do not place logos, text, or essential images in the red area. If your artwork does not meet these requirements, it may be rejected.
(215.9mm X 215.9mm)
0.25” Spine Width
(6.292mm)
White Paper
Spine Width 0.25” (6.292mm)
Barcode Location & Size Back 2” X 1.2” Front 8.5” x 8.5” 8.5” x 8.5” (215.9 mm x 215.9mm) (215.9mm x 215.9mm)