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These guides explain general printing considerations. Your confirmed project specification and printer-approved templates take precedence over general examples.
Prepare your book files
A practical checklist for handing over interior and cover artwork.
Read preparation guideChoose a book size
Balance content, handling and production when choosing the trim size.
Read preparation guideChoose paper for your book
Compare surface, opacity and bulk with the reading experience in mind.
Read preparation guideChoose a binding structure
Understand cover style, book block and opening behavior.
Read preparation guideWhat affects book printing costs
Build a useful brief before comparing quotations.
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