I see what you're looking to do. Create a 2-page 11x17 cover file then, with the bleeds around the edges only. That will avoid any odd bleed effects at the fold.
On Sun, Apr 24, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Theresa de Valence <TdeV at bstw.com> wrote: > On 4/20/2011 21:20, Bill Swallow wrote: >> >> You're over-thinking it. :) Set up the FM file per normal but don't >> include it in the book file. Since it's the cover it shouldn't need to >> flow with numbering and such but you can also work around that if you >> do need to number by setting the numbering of the first page of the >> book file appropriately. >> >> So for the cover... 8.5"x11" layout in FM, but make sure all bleeding >> graphics extend beyond the edge of the page. FM allows you to do this. >> Just try. :) Then, when you PDF, set the PDF output page size to >> 8.75"x11.25" and have the FM page centered on the PDF output page. >> You'll see the 8.5"x11" page centered on the PDF page with 1/8" extra >> all around it, with graphics extending into that area. >> >> I've done this for years for perfect bound professional pressed >> covers, and am very happy that FM allows you to place graphics beyond >> the page boundaries. > > I separated the inside/outside front/rear covers into their own book, > created 8.5x11" pages. The images were created in Photoshop and are > 8.75X11.25" and then I imported the images onto separate master pages and > saved book as pdf which I have sent to the two printers who are providing > Cost Estimates for my project and asked them to ask their pre-press guys if > the documents I am sending will print properly. Neither printer has > responded, and I don't have hopes I'll eventually hear from them, so I want > to make sure I get it right the first time. > > The book will be 8.5 x 11" when finished but the pages are 17 x 11" and are > folded in half down the long side and will be stapled or saddle stiched. > > Does this not mean that the outside front and outside rear have to have the > image trimmed on the "joining" side, i.e. the images should be 8.625" x > 11.25" for a properly bleeded image? > > Thanks. -- Bill Swallow Twitter: @techcommdood Blog: http://techcommdood.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/techcommdood
