<DIV><p>Author/designer Leonard Koren looks at the bookmaking process behind each of his creations, from inspiration and organizing page principle to greatest difficulty and enduring lesson. Self-reflective and demythologizing, <i>13 Books </i>is an observant guide to the creative process and to the essential link between information, commerce, and visual form in our culture today. It will be of special interest to graphic/web designers and art directors.</p><p> <b>Leonard Koren</b> lives in San Francisco and Tokyo and trained as an artist and architect. His "13 books" include <i>WET Magazine</i>, <i>Wabi-Sabi, </i>and<i> How to Take a Japanese Bath. </i></p><p>"From initial inception to individual page layout, this book serves as an illuminating and personal look at the necessary steps of book production." -- <I>Design Issues</I></p><p> <i> </i></p></DIV>