Inside photo spread at beginning and end for hardcover boor

[CSW330]

Hello: I've completed my first book and recently sent my files off for a test print. Upon receiving the book, everything looked pretty good, but I realized that it would look much better if I had artwork for the beginning and end of the book's interior. Just for extra clarity, I've included the pages where the desired art would appear.  I'm using Lulu Publishing and have looked at some of their YouTube tutorials, but they haven't addressed my specific issue. And searching further, I have yet to find any other videos that addresses my issue.

It feels like adding the artwork would be relatively easy, so I must be missing something. I've looked at LuLu's templates, but none seem to have what I need.

I tried adding 2 pages before my page #1, but they end up appearing after page #1. At this point, I'm at a complete loss.  Any suggestions would be most appreciated!

Thanks—Craig

[EmT]

Hi @CSW330

Welcome to the Forum.

In regards to your comment below. 

17 hours ago, CSW330 said:

I tried adding 2 pages before my page #1, but they end up appearing after page #1.

When you select 'Add Pages', you should get the option to Insert Pages before a set Page. As below:

Please let me know if that does not work.

[CSW330]

Hi EmT:  Apologies for not being more clear.  I did choose, "Add Pages" and made sure to select "Insert: Before Page 1".  I just tried again, but the same thing happened. I do notice that below your "Page: 1", "Master A" is listed.  With my project, "Text Pages" is listed.  Could that be the issue? My three options are, "Text Pages, Title-Author, and Page Numbers"  Any other ideas?

Thanks—Craig

[Old Bruce]

5 minutes ago, CSW330 said:

I do notice that below your "Page: 1", "Master A" is listed.  With my project, "Text Pages" is listed.  Could that be the issue?

Master A is the default name, you have renamed your Master Page to Text Pages.  Not a problem.

[EmT]

@CSW330 Could you attach the document to the link below so we can look in it

https://www.dropbox.com/request/ClVXfif9ATwse9yZWmHV

[CSW330]

EmT: I received a response from Lulu Publishing stating that they cannot print on the inside cover of a hardback book. So, at this point, I don't see how Affinity could solve the problem. Even I if could put a full-page image spread before Pg 1, the inside cover and facing page would still be blank.

Thanks for your offer, though.