wtorek, 3 lipca 2012

Information To Consider On Book Printing

By Laura Gallagher


There are many options today in terms of book printing. For a beginning author or business associate, it may be wiser to skip the publisher and consider a printing company. These companies offer many different options for binding, sizes, color of ink and paper, and page numbers. They allow the ability to completely customize the finished product. They do provide this service to everything from booklets to novels, to loose or flat books.

The amount of pages that one may want to include can be anything from eight pages to 300 pages. Depending on the company, one may have the option to choose full color or black printing as well as proof reading and editing. Many choose this option for the added benefit of making final adjustments before printing actually begins but after the order has been placed.

There are many options in binding available that include saddle stitch, wire, comb, and what is typically referred to as a traditional binding. This option can increase the price as well as add to the look one is wanting. It is recommended that one consider this choice. Many of the binding methods work well with different subjects. Cookbooks tend to benefit more with wire or comb binding were as full novels tend to work better using the traditional binding.

One of the popular selections available is the traditional binding. For items with a larger page count, this is a good choice. The pages are glued and stitched for extra security and then are glued to the cover. The cover is commonly made using a thick paper or cardboard that has been treated for protection. This offers a timeless and more professional look to the product but can be more costly.

Saddle stitch binding is commonly used for booklets and catalogs. It consists of holding the pages together with staples or stitching at key places in the small spine. This is commonly recommended for use with booklets and catalogs with a smaller quantity of pages and the paper quality is generally one that offers the reader the option to write in the book.

Comb and Wire are commonly used in recipe books or other informational work. Wire uses metal and plastic is used in comb binding and can hold almost any paper range. This does offer the added benefit of allowing the user to fold the product in half so that one page is the main focus. They do provide a thicker paper as the cover and the inside pages are commonly good for writing on.

With the wide variety of options for printing, one needs to consider the paper they wish to use. Many offer everything from a translucent, thin paper to a heavier, thicker paper. These can come in a variety of colors and sizes. This is an important choice due to different paper types offer different benefits. A thinner paper would not be good in a workbook and a thicker paper will make a novel heavy.

With the growing number of business professionals and new authors now turning to book printing as a way to cut overhead costs, one can see the value of this service. Many of these companies can produce a wide range in products with an even larger range in uses. This allows the author or business professional more control over the finished product however if one wants to produce on a massive scale, it is always a good idea to consult with a publisher.




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