The Book Industry: Graphic Design, Pages layout, Formats, Proofreading, and Printing

This training aims to give participants a clear and practical understanding of the book production process — from the final manuscript to the printed book. It is designed for professionals in the book industry who want to better understand the key technical steps involved, such as pages layout, graphic design, and printing options. Combining theory and hands-on practice, the training offers a solid foundation in the book production chain and equips participants to work effectively with service providers or manage their own editorial projects.

2 Days

SLDIEL

Tunis – Imprimerie MIP Livre

Registration deadline

06-07-2025


Objectives :

  • Understand the technical steps required to turn a manuscript into a print-ready file.
  • Learn tools and best practices for pages layout and graphic design.
  • Discover how a book is physically produced at the printing stage.
  • Explore the material and logistical aspects of book production (paper types, binding, finishing, etc.).

Training Outline:

  • Part1 – July 11, 2025

This session focuses on the essential steps a manuscript goes through before printing. Topics include text formatting, proofreading, pages layout with technical specifications, cover design, final file validation (soft proof approval), and preparing the print-ready PDF for the printer.

  • Part2 – July 12, 2025

This phase will take place entirely on the premises of MIP Livre., and will cover the physical production of a book. It includes a theoretical overview of technical decisions (paper types, formats, binding, printing methods, finishing touches,…), followed by a hands-on experience inside the print workshop.
Participants will observe the machines in action and gain a deeper understanding of each step, from file preparation to the final printed book.

Dates : July 11-12, 2025

Number of participants : 15 participants

Speakers / Trainers


Anis Menzli is a graduate of the Institut Supérieur des Beaux-Arts de Tunis (ISBAT), where he specialised in Arts & Communication, with a focus on graphic design. He has taught at ISBAT as an expert in specific computer graphics, digital publishing, printing techniques and methodology applied to graphic design. He was also an instructor at the International University of Carthage (UIK), where he led workshops in computer graphics, graphic advertising, methodology and signage. At the same time, he founded and directed ALPHAWIN STUDIO / ANIS MENZLI, a studio specialising in graphic design and publishing.

Mourad Boubaker has a degree in financial management and currently runs the MIP and MIP Livre printing plants as managing director. With over thirty years' experience in book printing and manufacturing, he has acquired in-depth expertise in the field of book printing and manufacturing.