Page numbering question
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- marcostill
I'm putting together a book and i'm wondering how you guys usually do your page count.
I have about 6 pages before i get to the content, like one page has a logo, another has an intro, table of contents, etc...
Would you count the first page of actual content which comes after what was mentioned above as page 1, or as page 7?
- doesnotexist0
first page of content- so after copyrights/title page/TOC
- mayo0
Depending on your preference, you could start the first page of actual content and leave the first six blank or give the first six roman numeral page numbers.
- I do roman numerals if it's an intro or somethingdoesnotexist
- good point.mayo
- me too.Corvo2
- marcostill0
So you're saying number the first page of content which falls right after the table of contents as page 1?
- yes if there's content on it no if it's blankdoesnotexist
- mayo0
yes.
- marcostill0
Perfect, thanks.
also, what is the general rule of thumb for pt. size vs. leading for body copy. Say i i'm using 9pt type, what is a good leading for that?
- go pick up http://www.amazon.co…doesnotexist
- great resource, i will for sure. until i do, any pointers?marcostill
- Corvo20
also I usually omit numerals or numbers in blank pages.
- Amicus0
marco - leading will depend on the font. Generally sans serif fonts need more leading than serifs due to a higher x-height. Set the type and have a look at the character count per page, readability (taking into account the age/vision of readers), and the overall "colour" of the page.
Find a font with small caps, titling and old fashioned figures etc. that is easy to read and without too much character.