We will not begin the next chapter until we have approval on the previous one because changes can affect the flow and page count, affecting the ensuing chapter flow. Cover As we design and produce the interior we will conceptualize the cover. This is usually complete midway into interior production. You'll be able to send out advance fact sheets and announcements with the mock cover printed on them. There are many different types of printing.
Book printing is a very specific type of printing.
Finding the right printer for your book can be a harrowing experience for the novice. Normally, this is silly. But because book printing is very particular, it can be costly if you design a book that conflicts with prepress or press capability. Unless you understand book printing, you should let a designer or print buyer coordinate the printing for you. Book printing is specific with regard to sizes, page count, inks, photos, prepress, etc.