Book anatomy · Body
Chapter
The main units of the text. Chapter openers start lower on the page ('sink'), often with a drop cap or small caps lead-in, and the running head and folio are omitted on that page.
What goes on the chapter
The main units of the text. Chapter openers start lower on the page ('sink'), often with a drop cap or small caps lead-in, and the running head and folio are omitted on that page.
Tips
- Starting every chapter on a recto looks premium but can add 10–15% blank pages.
- Use a consistent chapter-opening design; it is the strongest typographic signal in the book.