What is the Actual Page Size?

[Acorn]

Hello -

I'm planning to create a 15"x11.5" book. Are those the dimensions of the cover, or the actual pages? I'd like to know this in order to calculate the bleed. Also, do I need to allow something for the gutter also?

Thanks

[Cruiser]

I don't know the actual size of your book since mine was the Classic size but I can answer your question about the gutter on a full bleed picture. I just received my first book and I should have allowed approximately 1/2 inch for binding on a full bleed photograph. That sounds like a lot but the binding is very secure and it takes that much to enclose the printed pages in the binder. I only had trouble with one photograph but it was a learning process for me.