poniedziałek, 24 września 2012

The Positives And Negatives Of Hardcover Book Printing

By Casandra Newton


Hardcover book printing is done on paper that is free of acid. Many publisher and authors alike prefer it to paperback to print their manuscripts. There are several reasons that account for this preference. The cover may determine whether a reader will buy it. The content of a novel for example, may be the same but the manner in which it is bound can make all the difference in terms of sales.

The first advantage is that hardback printed literature is very appealing to the eye. Hardbacks are generally more beautiful than soft covered books. A library that has hardbacks well arranged is bound to be more attractive than one with soft cover literature. Most people look to get the most out of their libraries. They not only value the literature in the library, but also the overall appearance of the library.

Durability is also another advantage of hardcover printing. Manuscripts printed in hardback last longer than paperback manuscripts. Keen library users will notice that most of the old books in the libraries are hardbacks. Such manuscripts are more resistant to common stains such as coffee spills on the manuscripts. Paperbacks are very easily damaged by such stains.

The greatest advantage of hardbacks perhaps is the length of time involved in releasing a hardback. It takes a shorter time for a hardback to be released as compared to a paperback manuscript. What does this mean? It means that the publisher and the author can have the literature printed in a very short time creating room for other projects, which can generate more income. Quick release also means that an author can have his or her works printed in quick succession, especially if the work is done in sequels.

On the other side of the coin, there is need for more financial input when looking to print hardback manuscripts. It is not a cheap undertaking. An author should be ready to dig deeper into their pockets to have their work printed. In order to print literature this way, there is a complex process involved. There is also the need for material that is more expensive than that used for paperback printing.

All these extra costs are transferred to the reader through the purchasing cost of a single copy of the manuscript. A hardback printed book will always be more costly. This may be so even if it contains the same message as one printed in paperback.

Another disadvantage is that hardback literature is not very portable. Books printed in hardcover are usually heavy. They also require more space than paperback literature. This is not good news, especially for readers who travel a lot.

Before settling for hardcover book printing, it is important to know what the negatives as well as the positives are. This can help in making the decision on how to print manuscripts. Of course, the option with the most advantages is always the best.




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