What is BS 1413 - Page size for books about?
BS 1413 discusses page size. The aim of the BS 1413 is to provide the best industrial guidance for page size for books.
BS 1413 specifies a series of trimmed and untrimmed page sizes for case-bound books and
three common page sizes for paperbacks.
Note: BS 1413 applies to books of portrait shape only.
Who is BS 1413 - Page size for books for?
BS 1413 on page size for books is useful for:
- Publisher
- Book manufacturers
- Printing industry
Why should you use BS 1413 - Page size for books?
The book sizes vary based on each individual book — and publishers determine these sizes based on economic, practical, and artistic factors.
BS 1413 covers trimmed size, untrimmed size, and quad paper size that needs to be followed while printing books. This ensures a standardized page size specification is followed that is a deciding factor of the book’s spine, the size of the content on the page, and the price of the book.