by Don Leeper | Oct 15, 2014 | Book Production, Print Positive, Uncategorized
When it comes to printing, book publishers are always looking for the best mix of low cost, good quality, and optimized supply. Once, they had only one printing model to work with: long runs printed on offset presses. Now, they have three more models to help achieve...
by Don Leeper | Oct 3, 2014 | Book Production, Print Positive, Uncategorized
There are three genera of book printing technologies: letterpress, offset, and digital. Letterpress is now mostly a medium for artists and special editions. Offset and digital presses are both widely used to print books. This post is a look at how the unique...
by Nicole Baxter | Oct 1, 2014 | Opinion, Uncategorized
My favorite festival is fast approaching: the Twin Cities Book Festival (TCBF), on October 11 at the Progress Center on the Minnesota State Fair Grounds. It’s everything I love about my town and about books, and thanks to the hard work of its host Rain Taxi, the...
by Don Leeper | Sep 11, 2014 | Print Positive, Uncategorized
Like other production decisions, choosing paper (also referred to as “paper stock” or just “stock”) affects the cost and aesthetic value of your book. When selecting paper, professional print buyers consider basis weight, thickness, color, finish and other factors in...
by Don Leeper | Sep 11, 2014 | Print Positive, Uncategorized
The page size of your book has an impact on every aspect of its publication: aesthetics, legibility, durability, cost, and perceived value. Choosing the right page size will keep printing costs down and minimize binding problems. Overview Text-Heavy Books Image-Heavy...
by Don Leeper | Sep 2, 2014 | Print Positive, Uncategorized
The choice of binding is a critical piece of the publishing process. The right choice can help maximize title revenue and margins, while the wrong choice can diminish sales and increase costs. Awareness of the technical nuances in book binding can add value while...
