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Why Are Hardcover Books Printed First?

Why Are Hardcover Books Printed First?

Dashiell Hammett’s “The Maltese Falcon.” “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn. “And Then There Were None” by none other than Agatha Christie, herself. All page-turners in their own right, but there is one mystery that remains unsolved in the great halls of literature: why are...
Hardcover or Paperback – How to Make This Binding Decision

Hardcover or Paperback – How to Make This Binding Decision

You’ve reached a crossroads. The last page has been written, and your book file is ready to be uploaded to the printer. Perhaps the most important decision in your printing journey remains: hardcover or paperback? Hardcover books, also known as case bound books, are...
Do I Need a Dust Jacket?

Do I Need a Dust Jacket?

Some people just don’t “get” dust jackets. Naysayers consider them a superfluous obstruction to the book they are trying to read. And depending on how the book is bound – and the content of its cover – that may very well be true. For example, a spiral-bound product...
What is the Best Paper Stock for Me?

What is the Best Paper Stock for Me?

When choosing the best paper stock for your upcoming book, let your content – not your conscience – be your guide. (Ok, maybe your conscience, too.) Are you printing a 275-page novel with no photos, but a bunch of words? Or are you self-publishing a photo journal of a...