The document provides instructions for creating a basic 16-page imposition method for an A7 finished booklet using a single sheet of A4 paper. The instructions involve folding the paper in half from left to right four times to create four folds, resulting in a 16-page imposition of size A7 that can be stitched and trimmed to produce a finished booklet.

1. GRAB A PIECE OF A4 PAPER
The following instructions demonstrate a basic 16 page imposition method for an A7 finished, stitched booklet (similar
to what you did for Design 3 > LA 11 Elements book.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Have the paper flat on the table. Fold the paper in half,
The crease is now at the top. This is now a 4 page
from left to right and turn clockwise with the crease /
imposition. NEW SIZE = A5
fold spine at the top. SIZE: A4
STEP 3 STEP 4
Repeat step 1 to create the 2nd fold on the sheet. Repeat step 1 to create the 3rd fold on sheet. This is a 16
This is an 8 page imposition. NEW SIZE = A6 page imposition. NEW SIZE = A7
STEP 5
This could now be used as one signature and combined with other signatures to be included in a larger publication or
could be stitched and trimmed to produce an A7, stitched 16 page booklet. This is achieved by cutting (a guillotine is
best) along the 2nd fold on spine and cutting along the 1st fold on the right. The 3rd fold is stapled to maintain a
bound spine.
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