BEFORE PRINTING: A brief anatomy of the book for non-professionals

Anatomy of the Book If you have not thought about what parts a book consists of, but you already have a text ready to be published, it will be good to get acquainted with the most basic elements. Because these elements will be mentioned and discussed while communicating with a printing house or publishing house. Book signatures A book signature is a sheet of paper consisting of four or more printed pages and folded one or more times to the approximate size of one page of a future book or other printed product. It folds in a way that puts [...]

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Alexander Walker: I was impressed by Pulsio Print’s focus on authors and the quality of their work

In a career spanning 57 years – 45 years of which were in leadership and management, mr alex progressed from Milk Delivery Boy to Chairman, President and CEO. He has lived and worked in Scotland, England, Wales, South Africa, Zambia, Netherlands, USA, Poland, Hungary and Cyprus. Quite an interesting life, isn't it? mr alex called his new book ‘it does matter’ because he was concerned by the number of people who said things did not matter when they did! Let's learn a little bit more about mr alex and his book. Would you tell us a few words about you? [...]

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Portfolio-Art-Books-Printing

5 requirements for the perfect Art Book printing

We asked our Art Gallery customers: “What is the most important thing when printing an Art Book or a Photography Portfolio?” The most common answer we received perfectly summarises what we as publishers strive to achieve: a finished product that represents the original work of art as much as possible. So what are the “must-haves” you need in order to obtain that dream result? 1. EXPERIENCE makes you secure If you are planning a book that will properly represent your best works of art, it is a good idea to trust a proven print partner specialising in art and photography [...]

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Gilding for the win!

In printing, gilding brings elegance and a unique feel by putting a light impression of gold onto paper. It adds a play of light to a business card, reinforces the high-end feel of a brochure, adds distinction to the cover of a book, adds refinement to an invitation, provokes a reaction when on a leaflet... It’s a finish that adds a high-value effect when integrated into the overall graphic design. From the point of view of artistic creation, two approaches are possible: Treat gilding as a graphic element in its own right. Use it to highlight certain letters, titles, motifs, [...]

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How to Prepare a Book for Printing

Each book and each printing project is unique. Every print project and every book has a specific purpose that it aims to serve and for that reason, the practical details of book creation are different each time. Giving clear specifications to the printer will eliminate the need for questions, provide more clarity and expedite the overall process. Check this book printing checklist before you start your project: 1. Preparation Before you send your files for printing, they will need to be correctly prepared. Amongst the things you will need to consider are the image resolution, the bleed, safety margins, ink [...]

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