Illustrated Encyclopedia Typesetting for “Boxwood” (688 pages)

Mayfly handled the complete typesetting and page layout for Boxwood: An Illustrated Encyclopedia (Second Edition) — a 688-page reference work by Lynn R. Batdorf, published by Friends of the National Arboretum. This large-format encyclopedia included hundreds of images, plus cover and slipcase design, coordinated through Friesens book printers.

Project at a glance

688 pages; image-rich reference; cover + slipcase; complex typesetting and layout. Mayfly Book Design

What we did

cover and slipcase design; page layouts; typesetting (hundreds of images), Mollly Mortimer, Mayfly Book Design

Printer & production

Printed by Friesens, print sourcing and coordinating, Mayfly Book Design

Outcome

Finished edition delivered; add any quantifiable quality/author feedback if available.

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Reviewing printer proofs – illustrated encyclopedia typesetting and layout
Reviewing proofs from the printer for Lynn Batdorf's book, Boxwood: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, designed by Mayfly book design and publishing services
Premium slipcase – illustrated encyclopedia design for “Boxwood”
Boxwood: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, finished and fresh from the printer. This shows the premium edition with slipcase.
Author Lynn R. Batdorf with printed encyclopedias – large-format book project
Author Lynn Batdorf sitting atop the delivery of his books fresh off the truck from Friesens.

FAQs

  • Do you typeset image-heavy encyclopedias and reference books?
    Yes—complex pagination, figure callouts, cross-references, and printer-ready PDFs are our day-to-day.

  • Can you coordinate with printers like Friesens?
    Yes—we collaborate with printers and manage proofs through to delivery.