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12 Best Authors-Themed Templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides

CrystalGraphics creates templates designed to make even average presentations look incredible. Below you’ll see thumbnail sized previews of the title slides of a few of our 12 best authors templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. The text you’ll see in in those slides is just example text. The authors-related image or video you’ll see in the background of each title slide is designed to help you set the stage for your authors-related topics and it is included with that template. In addition to the title slides, each of our templates comes with 17 additional slide layouts that you can use to create an unlimited number of presentation slides with your own added text and images. And every template is available in both widescreen and standard formats. With over 6 million presentation templates available for you to choose from, CrystalGraphics is the award-winning provider of the world’s largest collection of templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. So, take your time and look around. You’ll like what you see! Whether you want 1 great template or an ongoing subscription, we've got affordable purchasing options and 24/7 download access to fit your needs. Thanks to our unbeatable combination of quality, selection and unique customization options, CrystalGraphics is the company you can count on for your presentation enhancement needs. Just ask any of our thousands of satisfied customers from virtually every leading company around the world. They love our products. We think you will, too!

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Presentation with authors - Presentation design featuring sacred figs - old illustration background and a tawny brown colored foreground

Sacred Figs Old Illustration.

Intriguing botanical illustrations have been a cornerstone of art and science for centuries, with the Sacred Figs being one of the most iconic examples an old illustration by A.Lutke from Podrecznik do nauki Botaniki, authors M.Arctowna and W Grzegorzewska, editor M.Arcta, Warsaw, 1907. This timeless work has been featured in numerous historical texts, highlighting its significance as a masterpiece of engraving. The Wide Title template is designed with a focus on showcasing the beauty of botanical illustrations, featuring a rich olive color palette that evokes a sense of warmth and nostalgia. The Widescreen format ensures that every detail is preserved, from the intricate textures to the delicate patterns, making it the perfect showcase for these high resolution images. The Template Keywords, Botany, Historical, Ancestry, Branch, Engraving are carefully selected to create an engaging theme that resonates with enthusiasts of these subjects. The High Resolution Images for the background ensure that every element is sharp and clear, providing a seamless viewing experience. A Timeline Layout slide can include various elements such as chronological order, map projections, or key dates associated with each section, helping users navigate through the content effectively. For example, an animation or interaction could highlight the evolution of botanical illustration over time, while another slide could feature a series of thumbnails showcasing the different periods and styles. The Wide Title template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to integrate into presentations and sharing with others.

Presentation with authors - Theme consisting of general and officers old war background and a gray colored foreground

Japanese Taikuns General Officers Old

High resolution images of traditional Japanese Taikun officers and their iconic uniforms provide a fascinating glimpse into the country's rich history and cultural heritage. As we delve deeper into this captivating template, you'll discover that it features a stunning Widescreen format with a warm Tan color palette that perfectly captures the essence of Japan. The Wide Title is the centerpiece of this template, boasting a bold and attention grabbing font style that echoes the grandeur of traditional Japanese art. With its subtle nuances and elegant flair, it sets the tone for an immersive experience that transports you to feudal Japan. The colors used in this title are reminiscent of high resolution images taken during Le Tour du Monde, Paris 1867, a renowned publication that showcased Japan's cultural treasures. The template itself is a masterclass in historical and traditional design elements, incorporating keywords like "officer", "scarf", "historical", and "helm" to create an immersive experience. Featuring a majestic background image of a Japanese officer wearing a Taikun uniform, this template is perfect for anyone who's fascinated by Japan's rich history and culture. The high resolution images used throughout the template are carefully selected to enhance the overall design, providing a seamless blend of traditional and modern elements. The Bulb Puzzle Layout slide adds an extra layer of complexity to the template, requiring you to solve a puzzle to unlock the final image. Having a theme of "Ancient Japanese Textiles" is perfectly encapsulated in this feature, allowing users to create stunning presentations that showcase their knowledge and creativity. This template is not only visually striking but also downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enhance their presentation skills.

Presentation with authors - Presentation design featuring colourful-books-on-shelves background and a lemonade colored foreground

Colourful Books Shelves Light School

As you embark on your educational journey, create a visually engaging and informative PowerPoint template that embodies the spirit of learning and growth. Introducing "College Study Hub", a short name that perfectly captures the essence of this template. This stylish Widescreen template features a Burly Wood Colored background that transports you to the iconic school library atmosphere, complete with colorful books on shelves in the light. The theme is enhanced by the inclusion of high resolution images of college students studying, laptops, and textbooks, creating a lively and inviting environment. Featuring a Four Arrows Layout slide, which showcases your academic progress, this template has a unique design element that adds depth and visual interest. The Burly Wood Colored color palette provides a warm and earthy tone, complemented by accents of bright colors such as sky blue, green, and yellow, making it easy to incorporate visuals that promote learning and fun. Having a theme of "College Education" is well defined with the prominent inclusion of keywords like "university", "study", "education", and "kindergarten". With its customizable features and compatibility with Google Slides, this template will enhance your presentations and allow you to create engaging content for your audience. The download feature makes it easy to access and share your created templates.

Presentation with authors - Audience pleasing PPT theme consisting of ascendant - deciduous tree- old illustration backdrop and a lemonade colored foreground

Deciduous Tree Old Illustration Unknown

The Corner Title presentation template is a stunning design that embodies the essence of old world charm and botanical whimsy. Its Moccasin inspired color palette, featuring soothing shades of peach, cream, and moss green, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere perfect for showcasing beautiful engraved designs or traditional botany illustrations. This gorgeous Widescreen template is designed to showcase high resolution images of nature's wonders, transporting your audience to the forests and gardens of bygone eras. The intricate details and textures of the background images evoke a sense of nostalgia, while the bright colors and playful patterns inject a touch of whimsy. The template is perfect for anyone who wants to bring their own unique style to a presentation or poster, featuring a combination of engraving, ancestry, old fashioned elements, botany, flora themes. As an inspiration, consider using this template as the base for your Deciduous Tree old illustration by unknown artist from Podrecznik do nauki Botaniki, authors M.Arctowna and W Grzegorzewska, editor M.Arcta, Warsaw, 1907 in your own designs. This stunning piece of artwork boasts intricate details and a rich, earthy tone that would look fantastic on any screen or print. The Corner Title template is also compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to incorporate into presentations and projects without the need for additional software or downloads. And, as a bonus, you can download this template in its entirety, featuring four How To slides at the start of your presentation that will help you get up and running quickly. Gears In Sync Layout slide is an excellent example of how this template combines traditional design elements with modern layout techniques. The circular pattern features intricate engravings, accompanied by floral patterns and subtle textures, creating a visually striking background that enhances the overall look and feel of your presentation or poster.

Presentation with authors - Presentation consisting of books-on-shelves background and a lemonade colored foreground

Books Shelves Light Library Kids.

Imagine walking into a cozy library where the warmth of old books and the soft glow of overhead lights envelop you in a sense of serenity. The scent of freshly brewed coffee wafts through the air, mingling with the musty smell of aged paper as students study for exams under the watchful eyes of their teachers. It's a place where learning and growth take center stage, and it's here that the Corner Title template by CrystalGraphics will transport you. The Widescreen format brings an expansive canvas to your presentations, allowing you to showcase high resolution images that pop against a backdrop of richly textured Burly Wood Colored hues. This theme is perfectly suited for educational settings, from universities to kindergartens, and is sure to make any presentation engaging and visually appealing. As you delve into the template's features, you'll discover it's more than just a pretty picture Featuring high quality images of books on shelves in libraries, authors placed by alphabet, and students sitting at desks with laptops open will all be showcased within this Widescreen template. To enhance your presentation even further, Including a Background With the library lights to create a warm ambiance or Having a Theme of academic research can help tie everything together. For example, you could use this Corner Title template as the backdrop for an interactive online quiz, Featuring questions and answers in a Grid Layout slide that includes images of books and students studying. This will not only engage your audience but also provide them with valuable study materials to refer back to later.

Presentation with authors - Theme with books-on-shelves background and a lemonade colored foreground

Books Shelves Light School Library.

Imagine walking into a bright and inviting school library where books on shelves in the light stand out against the darker backdrop of the walls, authors of books placed by alphabet standing proudly on their bookshelves, creating a sense of community and learning. The Short Name for this template is "Indian Red Academy" or simply "IRA". This template is formatted as Widescreen, perfect for presentations that require plenty of visual space. The Indian Red color palette will dominate the background with rich, bold tones, evoking feelings of warmth and sophistication. This educational template is ideal for college students who want to enhance their learning experience with a theme of study and education. It also features a kindergarten friendly design that includes a colorful background with icons and illustrations, making it perfect for presentations about kindergarten curriculum or educational concepts. With this template you can include High Resolution images in the background as well as other visual elements such as fonts and graphics to make your presentation stand out from the crowd. The Stairs Layout slide allows you to create a visually appealing layout of stairs leading up to the top, making it easy to visualize how the information will be presented. Incorporating this template into your presentations is incredibly easy, with one of four How To slides at the start that guide you on getting started quickly. This feature is perfect for those who want to create a professional and polished presentation without needing extensive design experience. With its enhanced look and feel, this template is sure to impress your audience and leave a lasting impression.

Presentation with authors - Slide set consisting of books-on-shelves background and a soft green colored foreground

Books Shelves Light School Library.

In the heart of every library lies a vast collection of books stacked high on shelves, their spines adorned with elegant alphabet letters as if welcoming readers to explore their pages. As you delve into the world of literature, imagine yourself amidst these literary landmarks, where authors and their stories are nestled within the musty aroma of aged paper and the whispers of forgotten knowledge. The CrystalGraphics template for your presentation is a work of art that radiates warmth with its Burly Wood Colored palette, evoking the feeling of settling into an old leather bound book. The Widescreen format ensures that every detail comes alive on your screen, from the intricate illustrations to the high resolution images that bring the background to life. The template's Keywords are straight out of a literary textbook: abc, alphabet, archive, background, book. With these words woven throughout the design, you'll be able to tap into the world of books and manuscripts with ease. The template's compatibility with Google Slides means you can effortlessly import high resolution images and insert them seamlessly into your presentation. The library is a treasure trove of information, and with this template, you'll have it at your fingertips. Featuring a beautifully designed Chart with Caption Layout slide, you'll be able to present statistics and data in a visually appealing way, making your presentation truly engaging. Including a Background With a custom designed wallpaper or image that complements the library theme will enhance the overall aesthetic of your presentation, making it stand out from the crowd. Having a Theme of creating an immersive experience for your audience, this template is perfect for any content creator looking to transport their viewers into a world of literary wonder. Enhanced with subtle animations and effects, you'll be able to take your presentation to the next level, making it truly memorable.

Presentation with authors - Presentation theme having bayard after japanese sketch background and a light gray colored foreground

Japanese Pack Horse Under Rain,

The traditional Japanese pack horse under the rain, created by Bayard after Japanese sketches by unknown authors, published on Le Tour du Monde, Paris, 1867 is not just an artwork but a piece of cultural heritage that has been passed down through generations. This beautiful image of a majestic horse struggling to move in the pouring rain evokes a sense of resilience and determination, making it a perfect inspiration for a PowerPoint template. The Wide Title design offers a unique blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern technology, featuring high resolution images for the background with a focus on warm tan color palette that adds depth and richness to the overall look. The template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it an ideal choice for presentations that require flexibility and customization. The Wide Title design is perfect for those who want to feature a beautiful image as the main content of their presentation, including a background with a subtle texture or pattern that adds interest to the visual flow. For example, you could include a picture of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony set against a warm tan backdrop, complete with high resolution images and captions that highlight the intricate details of the traditional Japanese architecture. The 4 How To slides at the start of the deck will help users get up and running quickly, but for now, let's focus on this beautiful template. The Wide Title design is enhanced with a theme of nostalgia, evoking memories of a bygone era when life was more simple yet profound. It's an ideal choice for presentations that require a touch of elegance and sophistication, or those who want to showcase their creativity and skill. By featuring the Wide Title design, you'll be able to include high resolution images with subtle textures and patterns that add depth and visual interest to your presentation.

Presentation with authors - Presentation theme having cuba-circa-2007-a-stamp background and a coral colored foreground

Cuba Circa 2007 Stamp

The Sidebar Title template is a stunning addition to any presentation, featuring a beautiful Navajo White color palette that evokes the warmth and vibrancy of American culture. This 4 slide template is designed for high resolution images that showcase America's rich musical heritage, with four key slides at the start of the deck to help you get up and running quickly: "Get Started", "Organize Your Content", "Enhance Your Presentation", and "Add a Touch of Personality". As you begin your presentation, the Sidebar Title template will provide a sophisticated backdrop for showcasing 6 x 6 Org Chart Layout featuring the iconic American authors and singers. This layout is carefully crafted to highlight the importance of community and collaboration in achieving success. The Navajo White color palette adds a touch of elegance to this design, making it perfect for presentations that require sophistication and refinement. With its beautiful background images and high resolution content, this template is sure to enhance your presentation and leave a lasting impression on your audience. Including a Background With stunning Cuban son music from the 2007 stamp featuring Pio Leyva will add an extra layer of depth and emotion to your slides. Having a Theme of showcasing America's rich musical heritage makes it easy to incorporate this into your content. The Sidebar Title template is compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to import and download for use in your own presentations.

Presentation with authors - PPT theme enhanced with girl-taking-a-book background and a gold colored foreground

Girl Taking Book Shelves Light

Imagine walking into a cozy corner of a university library, surrounded by towering shelves and rows of books, the soft glow of warm lighting illuminating the pages, as the sounds of gentle murmuring from students studying fill the air. The atmosphere is one of serenity, where knowledge and wisdom are carefully curated for those who seek to learn. The Corner Title template is a stunning addition to any presentation or slide deck, featuring a high resolution image of an elegant corner nook with floor to ceiling bookshelves and a warm wooden desk in the center. The background is rendered in the rich color palette of Burly Wood, evoking feelings of comfort and tradition. This template is not just aesthetically pleasing but also perfectly suited for college and kindergarten presentations, as it exudes a sense of approachability and inclusivity. The Corner Title is designed to enhance your presentation with its thoughtful layout, featuring an AIDA Block Layout that showcases key information in a clear and concise manner. This includes the Introduction, which sets the stage for your topic, the A (Attention) section highlighting the importance of the subject matter, the D (Delight) section showcasing engaging visuals, and the I (Insight) section providing valuable insights. The I also features an Inclusion With background image that showcases images from books in a beautiful wooden library. The Corner Title template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to import into your presentation software of choice. It's the perfect starting point for any slide deck or presentation, inviting viewers to join you on this journey of discovery and exploration.

Presentation with authors - Cool new PPT theme with cartoon nature - larch in mountains - old backdrop and a colored foreground

Larch Mountains Old Illustration

In the realm of botanical art, where the intricate details of nature's beauty are on full display, lies the perfect canvas to showcase one's creativity specifically, the Wide Title template from CrystalGraphics. This design name perfectly captures the essence of engraving and ancestry in botany, combining the two concepts into a single, cohesive whole that is sure to turn heads. This Widescreen template features a Dark Khaki color palette that sets a sophisticated tone for any presentation or project, perfect for conveying a sense of history and tradition. High resolution images are woven throughout the design, providing a rich background for engraving and botanical illustrations, while also enhancing the overall theme of the template. As an example, Imagine presenting a map of the world featuring the iconic Botanical Gardens in London this template would be ideal for showcasing high quality images of flora, historical buildings, or even ancient tree silhouettes. The template's dark background would complement beautifully with having engraving as one of its main themes, allowing for intricate text and illustrations to shine through. The inclusion of a Background With feature means that the image is not just part of the design but also seamlessly integrated into the layout, creating a seamless visual flow. Having an enhanced color scheme would further enhance the overall theme of this template, making it ideal for anyone looking to create a unique and captivating presentation.

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  • They are compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides running on either Windows PCs or Macs.

  • They are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. You can choose your preferred format by clicking on the "Widescreen" check box or icon.

  • Each template includes a beautiful high-resolution background image or video to visually reinforce the theme of your presentation.

  • In addition, each template includes designer-created graphics and modern fonts to give your presentations an up-to-date, professional look.

  • Each template's default design and title text position have been carefully selected to complement its background without covering faces or other key elements.

  • All text includes backdrops whose transparency level is mathematically calculated to maximize text readability while still allowing the background to be seen.

  • And all the text, text backdrops and graphics in every slide are colored with a palette designed to beautifully complement the colors in the background.

  • Our Premium templates (those with the descriptor “Premium” in their subtitle) include over 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.

    • Those layouts are available to you whenever you create a new slide or when you want to change the layout of an existing slide.
    • They include everything you need to make all sorts of presentations. In addition to the layouts for the title slide and the usual title and content slide, they include many other layouts for slide types including table of contents slides, org charts, charts, diagrams, infographics, photo slides, thank you slides and more.
    • While creating these layouts our template designers have ensured that all text in every layout adjusts as gracefully as possible to various numbers of words.

  • Customizable templates (those with the descriptor “Customizable” in their subtitle) may be easily modified online before you download them.

    • To modify them, simply click on the pencil editing icon, then select your choice of ready to go designs and title text positions.
    • The editing tool also makes it easy to reposition and scale the background image or video to best suit your needs.

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