Accessible Publishing: Tips for Inclusive Design in Your Book
The publishing landscape is incredibly diverse. With accessible publishing, books can reach readers of all abilities, including those with visual, cognitive, or physical impairments. Here at Imprint Digital, we believe that inclusive design is vital in the push to make…
What to Do After Your Book is Printed: Your Book Launch Checklist
The long journey of writing and printing your book is finally at an end. You’re ready to share it with the world. Now it’s time to launch your book. Doing this effectively is crucial for success, especially if you’re self-publishing. By utilising a well-executed book launch…
How to Turn Your Blog into a Bestselling Printed Book
A blog is a way for you to share your vibrant collection of stories, expertise, or inspiration, and can be done with a loyal online audience. But what if you were able to take those digital posts and turn your blog into a physical book that readers can enjoy? At Imprint…
Case Binding for Beginners
You’re probably more familiar with case binding than you realise. Case binding is a method that is popularly used with hardcover books. Although this method is time consuming and can be expensive, it is also the most durable way to bind books and assures they will hold up to…
Casebound Cover Materials
There are several different cover materials available for casebound books, from deep, rich vellums to natural linens and many colors. This material is perfect for turned-edge book covers, binders, journals and menus. It is also excellent for luxury packaging, such as perfume…
How Case Bound Books are Made
What happens in the case binding process? Case binding, often referred to as hardcover binding, is the ultimate binding style for books requiring longevity & class. The process is very different in comparison to softcover books, like a PUR bound book. We know a thing or two…
PUR or Perfect Binding
PUR Binding vs. EVA Binding: Which Is Right for Your Project? When it comes to choosing the best binding method for your printed book, understanding the differences between PUR and EVA binding can help you make an informed decision. Let’s delve into the specifics of each method…
What is Case Binding known for?
Case binding is known for its sturdy rigid cover and durability. The hard casing protects the pages inside and the edges of the cover itself from any dents or knocks and exudes a classic look. Case Binding is used for hardcover books. Small groups of folded pages are sewn…
What is Perfect Binding?
Perfect binding is a popular binding method for printed books, including paperback and softcover books, magazines, and catalogues. It is favoured for its cost-effectiveness and clean, professional appearance. Perfect-bound books use melted EVA or PUR glue (PUR Binding) to bind…
What is Saddle-Stitch Binding?
Saddle stitch binding is one of the most popular book binding methods available today. In saddle stitching, folded sheets of paper are nested one within another and attached by staples through the fold. These stacks are placed over a holding apparatus, with each side hanging…
What is the difference between saddle stitch and perfect binding?
When to Use Saddle-Stitch Binding When it comes to book printing, choosing the right binding type matters, two popular methods are saddle-stitch and perfect binding (including PUR binding). Both offer different advantages depending on your book’s size, budget, and…
What is the minimum page count for binding?
Perfect binding is a popular type of book binding you see on soft cover books such as paperback books and magazines. The internal pages are printed on both sides of text weight paper, then gathered together (collated) into a book, one on top of the other, in numbered page…
What kind of binding do magazines use?
Some people decide on the magazine binding method the easy way – by the page count. The rule of thumb is that saddle stitching is used for magazines with under 48 pages, while perfect binding is used for magazines with over 96 pages. However, there’s much more to magazine…
How a Printed Yearbook Benefits Students and Schools
Even in today’s digital age, school yearbooks remain a cherished tradition and an irreplaceable part of the student experience. While social media and smartphones make it easy to share photos, a printed yearbook offers something deeper. It is, as one yearbook provider puts it,…
Essential Guide to File Formats for Printing
Understanding file formats is crucial when preparing files for printing. Each format has its strengths and weaknesses depending on the type of print job, resolution, and desired output quality. Below is a breakdown of the most common print file formats, their ideal uses, and…
The Ultimate Guide to Paper Weight and Thickness for Printing
Paper weight and thickness are very important in printing any material, from printed books and booklets to business cards and flyers. Knowing about paper weight and thickness helps you get the results you want and will help your project stand out. Understanding Paper Weight…
What is Duplex Printing? Double Sided vs Single Sided Printing
Duplex printing is a feature that allows you to print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically, also known as double-sided printing. With duplex printing, your printer handles the printing on both sides, saving you from printing on one side of the sheet and flipping it…
The Role of Print in a Digital World
In an age dominated by digital media and communication, it may seem as if print is becoming obsolete. However, despite the growth of digital platforms, printed materials, especially paperback and hardback books, continue to hold a vital role in various industries and personal…
Starting a Successful Publishing Company
If you are a writer looking to be a self-published author or an entrepreneur looking to get into the publishing industry, you need to know how to start a publishing company. A publishing company is a business that creates, prints and distributes written works to the public.…
6 Most Effective eBook Marketing Strategies You Need To Try In 2024
A good eBook can help establish your credibility, deepen your connection with your audience, and grow your email list by leaps and bounds. Of course, you need people to read your book, which is why eBook marketing is as essential as writing the book itself. This guide will…
eBooks vs Printed Books – Which is better?
In the early 2000s, eBooks were seen as a major threat to traditional printed books. Many predicted that they would soon replace physical books altogether. However, recent trends have shown a decline in eBook sales while printed book sales have steadily increased. In 2009,…
Top 10 Christmas Books
The other day we decided to ask our staff members and families what their favourite Christmas books were. We were surprised when most of them couldn’t think of any. We then asked them what their favourite Christmas film was, and as expected, answers came in abundance. What they…
Top 20 Facts – The Best Facts about Books
Do you want to know the most interesting book facts? I think it’s a safe fact to say that most people enjoy snuggling up with a good book in front of the fire on a grizzly day. It sounds like a perfect day to us and probably one for most of you readers. Books allow…
World’s Famous Libraries
These world-famous libraries are some of the most beautiful, unique and spectacular buildings in the world. From the old to the new, the busy to the simplistic, the grand to the quaint. There’s a library out there that is sure to intrigue every person’s mind. We’ve compiled a…
Traditional Publishing vs Self-Publishing
Writing a book is a great achievement, but what do you do when it actually comes to publishing your book? Nowadays, many options exist for authors looking to publish their books, which can become confusing, especially with all the self-publishing services. We look into the two…