BOOK PRINTING ARTICLE
A Checklist for Getting Book Printing Bids
Your checklist should contain the following:
- Title of your book
- Quantity you want printed (Note: you can ask for more than one quantity)
- Trim size (Note: book printers may specialize in certain sizes and offer economical
prices when printing a size suited for their presses)
- Page count (Note: most printers specialize in 32-page signatures)
- Interior pages specifications:
- How will you supply the artwork? (On disk or hard copy? Computer files must
meet printer’s specifications — ask printer for Electronic Information Form)
- Will your interior pages bleed? (Printing graphics up to the edge of the page)
- Number and color of ink (B&W is most common and most economical)
- Stock - Paper brand/name, texture, color, weight. (Note: papers vary on thickness,
color, opacity, stiffness, bulk — request samples)
- Proofs (Do you want bluelines or B&W laser print proofs)
- Cover specifications:
- How will you supply the artwork? (On disk or hard copy? Computer files must
meet printer’s specifications — ask printer for Electronic Information Form)
- Colors (PMS spot colors or 4-color process)
- Stock (Note: soft cover is usually 10 pt. C1S — 10 pt. weight is similar
to a postcard, and C1S is "Coated One Side"— shiny on the outside
only)
- Proofs (You should order a color match print or digital color proof)
- Type of lamination
- Binding - Soft cover (perfect binding) or hard cover (case binding)
- Packing (Bulk pack in cartons and/or shrink wrap)
- Ask the printer about shipping costs, terms, taxes, and turnaround
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