Debbie Berne. 2024. The Design of Books: An Explainer for Authors, Editors, Agents, and Other Curious Readers. Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. 246 pp. US$22.50. Paperback. ISBN: 978-0-226-82295-2. Also available in PDF, e-ISBN: 978-0-226-83266-1