by Don Leeper | Nov 4, 2014 | Book Production, Print Positive
Dust jackets are the most difficult book components to size. Simple seeming, they are actually complex three-dimensional objects once they are wrapped on a book. A poorly fitting dust jacket is immediately obvious and is guaranteed to create that sinking...
by Don Leeper | Oct 27, 2014 | Art Book Printing, Book Production, Print Positive
Though printed as a flat sheet, a paperback cover becomes a three dimensional object when it’s bound to the book. While digital and offset presses print with extreme positional accuracy on the order of 1/1,000″, binding and trimming machines...
by Don Leeper | Oct 15, 2014 | Book Production, Print Positive
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...
by Don Leeper | Oct 3, 2014 | Book Production, Print Positive
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 Don Leeper | Sep 11, 2014 | Print Positive
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,...
by Don Leeper | Sep 11, 2014 | Print Positive
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...
