I love an immersive experience, and when it comes to book printing, bleeds are one of the great ways to pull readers into the world of your book.
Have you ever wondered how printing has evolved from the Bronze Age to the 21st century? If so, come with me on a journey back in time as we learn about the history of printing!
An eBook is a digital file of a book designed to be read on mobile devices—think phones, iPads, Kindles, eReaders, and more. For many authors, eBooks are a fantastic distribution tool that can complement other sales avenues.
The type of cover finish you choose should be considered in tandem with cover design since it will complement your cover artwork. Whether it’s on a living room coffee table or on a bookstore shelf, the right cover finish can be the difference between your book being noticed or not.
Often a client will have this answer at the ready; in other cases, the author has not considered this before. Here are some pros and cons to consider when deciding between hardcover, softcover, or spiral binding.
Every printer is different, but there are different categories of printing, and if you know what you’re dealing with, you can better anticipate what the process will look like. There are three key words to look out for.
Foil stamping is one of the oldest methods in the world to make a book shine, and it’s one of my favorites. Used for hundreds of years, foil stamping can be found anywhere from traditional, high-end books to new and innovative cover designs.
