LR4.2 + Blurb book + dust jacket

I'm trying to create a Blurb book using LR4.2. I'm running into problems laying out the dust jacket. All my pages are full bleed but I don't know the full bleed pixel dimensions are for the dust jacket (standard landscape 10" x 8"). I'm using the layout where one image covers all of the flaps, covers and spine. I would need the pixel height plus the pixel widths for the flaps, covers, and spine.
Thanks, Carey

Turns out (after spending an hour with online tech support) that the dust jacket feature has a bug in it and that no one has a clue as to what the full-bleed dimensions should be. Sad. Back to Booksmart for book layout.

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