Long-form answers to the printing questions publishers ask most. If you’re looking for a quick answer to something specific, our consolidated FAQ page has 73 of those.
Why we send a proof copy before printing the run, and what to look at when it lands. Digital vs bound, and when each is right.
ReadThe 3 mm of artwork that runs past the trim edge, why it matters, and how to set it up correctly in your file.
ReadWhy screens are RGB and printers are CMYK, what changes when you convert, and how to avoid the colour shift surprises.
ReadCoated, uncoated, bookwove, premium — how the paper choice changes the feel, the printing, and the cost.
ReadPerfect, PUR, thread-sewn, case bound, saddle-stitched. The full taxonomy of how books get held together, and where each fits.
ReadOur main FAQ covers 73 questions about quotes, files, paper, binding, shipping and turnaround — one-paragraph answers, fast.