Memoir Book

Complete book template using the memoir class with front/main/back matter, parts, chapters, index, and cross-referencing. Publication-grade typography for novels, technical books, or textbooks.

Category

Academic

License

Free to use (MIT)

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book-memoir/main.tex

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\documentclass[11pt,b5paper,twoside,openright]{memoir}
\usepackage[T1]{fontenc}
\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
\usepackage{graphicx}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\usepackage{booktabs}
\usepackage{makeidx}
\usepackage[hidelinks]{hyperref}

\makeindex

\setstocksize{250mm}{176mm}
\settrimmedsize{250mm}{176mm}{*}
\setlrmarginsandblock{2.5cm}{2.5cm}{*}
\setulmarginsandblock{2.5cm}{3cm}{*}
\checkandfixthelayout

\chapterstyle{madsen}

\title{The Art of Making Things}
\author{First Last}
\date{\today}

\begin{document}

\frontmatter
\begin{titlingpage}
  \centering
  \vspace*{4cm}
  {\Huge\bfseries The Art of Making Things \par}
  \vspace{2cm}
  {\Large First Last \par}
  \vspace*{\fill}
  Example Press \\ \today
\end{titlingpage}

\chapter*{Preface}
This book began as a series of lectures and evolved into a full treatment
of the craft of engineering. It is for working practitioners.

\tableofcontents*

\mainmatter

\part{Foundations}

\chapter{The Making Mindset}
A maker's mindset prizes iteration over planning.
\section{Why We Make}
We make to learn, to teach, and to improve.
\section{The First Project}
Start small. Finish it. Then start a bigger one.

\chapter{Tools of the Trade}
Every craft has its indispensable tools.

\part{Practice}

\chapter{Prototyping}
Build the rough version first.
\section{Cardboard and Tape}
The fastest prototype is the one you already have.
\section{Software Mockups}
A working mockup is better than a perfect drawing.

\chapter{Iteration}
Small steps compound.

\part{Mastery}

\chapter{Teaching Others}
You learn twice by teaching once.

\chapter{Letting Go}
Finished is better than perfect.

\backmatter
\chapter{References and Further Reading}
\begin{itemize}
  \item \emph{The Pragmatic Programmer}, Hunt \& Thomas.
  \item \emph{Making Things Happen}, Berkun.
\end{itemize}

\printindex
\end{document}
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