Book Format

Book Sizes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_size

Canons of Page Construction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canons_of_page_construction

Book Layout

Grid Systems
http://www.markboulton.co.uk/journal/comments/five-simple-steps-to-designing-grid-systems-part-1

From Paula Scher
http://www.thinkingwithtype.com/contents/grid/#Golden_Section

Layout Tips
http://www.artbookbindery.com/layout.htm

Typography for Book Design

Type Basics
http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/techniques/a-20-minute-intro-to-typography-basics/

Creative Type Treatment in Print
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/04/21/creative-print-typography-layouts/

On Choosing Type
http://ilovetypography.com/2008/04/04/on-choosing-type/