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 book is its own adventure. This is specifically true about one of our authors who has been printing books for a decade with new titles almost every month. His name is David Robertson and he is an exceptional person, author and artist!
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.
If you've ever attempted to publish your own book, you've likely had to deal with barcodes at some point. A barcode is a graphic of vertical lines that can be…
Did you know that October 1st through 7th is Alaska Book Week? In 2015, the governor of Alaska declared the first week of October the official week to “celebrate [their]…
A retired ordained United Methodist clergyman and Cowlitz Tribal Elder, Roy Wilson has written more than 30 books, many printed by Gorham Printing. His role as a spiritual leader gives…
If you are not sure how to get your content into a print-ready state, we offer both cover and interior book design services! We asked our design team for some…
How to Get the Color You Want Proofing is your friend! Adding a printed proof to your order is the sure-fire way to guarantee your color output is exactly what…
One of the more delightful aspects of being a short-run book printer in western Washington is the variety of local authors and celebrities who come through our doors. More recently…
Ready for a new marketing “shot in the arm” for yourself or your business? Wait a minute, marketing? The title of the blog says self publishing, why are you suddenly…
