Book Printing Blog

Bound Galleys Are Great In Every Way

Joseph Coupal - Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Country Press Printing, Boston, MA

One of the most common questions that authors have is what will their print proofs look like? Today let’s discuss if bound galleys are right for you. Since a bound galley is the pre-publication version of your upcoming published book, the appearance will be that of a printed, perfect bound book. The cover of the bound galley is generally not the cover of the book to be published, but the bound galley cover contains information useful to marketing the book to reviewers, bookstore distributors and buyers. Comments from these reviewers are frequently printed on the back of the production (i.e. Bookstore) version of the book printed after the review stage.

A printed galley looks just like a book with a cover and book binding, except there is usually a notice on the front cover that reads "Uncorrected Bound Galleys. Not For Sale." Most galleys are printing while your book is with the proofreader, so they are expected to have a few errors. Take note that bound galley may contain handwritten editorial marks. It may be missing photographs, illustrations, charts, and even text that will, however, eventually appear in the final finished edition.

These are often not the same size the published book will be. The size of a bound galley is based on printing economics. Usually they are 5 3/8" x 8 3/8" and frequently are 6" x 9". Other formatted bound galleys such as oblong bindings or odd sizes are available and are used. Bound galleys are printed on specially designed printing presses. The physical appearance of the bound galley is distinctive, and reviewers can readily distinguish a bound galley from a finished book.

It is certainly our experience that readers pay attention to books that have been endorsed by people who are famous and those highly respected personalities. As such preparing bound galleys is really an advantage.

For more tips on bound galleys, contact Country Press Printing.

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Top Digital Printing Advantages To You and Your Business

Joseph Coupal - Saturday, August 31, 2019
Country Press Printing - Digital printing in Boston, MA

The demand for on-demand digital production in today’s business world is exploding. Digital printing serves multi-product production possible in both law and high-volume quantity. It is also much more important than the paper-printed alternative. We are long past the days of Gutenberg but printing has had a more recent revolution. That is the transition from analog to digital processes. And like the advances in printing that Gutenberg brought with his first printing press, this revolution has changed the scene in a dramatic way as well.

Here are some of the top digital printing advantages our customers enjoy every day:

  • Faster response time. There is minimal setup and color is taken care of easily with a built-in color registration system that offers advanced color-match capabilities.
  • Personalized print jobs are possible. Each piece can be tailored to the audience it aims to reach. That was not practical with the old analog printing processes. With analog, each customization had to be a different printing job.
  • More choices in materials. Digital printing is a so-called non-contact sport. That is, the paper, fabric, or even ceramics being printed do not actually come into contact with as much of the printing mechanism. Therefore, materials do not have to be held in place quite so rigorously. Delicate fabrics and extremely thin paper can withstand the process of digital printing, whereas with old analog methods they would not have held up under the harsher handling.
  • More choices when it comes to ink color. One of the digital printing advantages most people forget about is the ability to print using white ink, or any color you can imagine. Now your creativity can really blossom!
  • A world of options when it comes to materials. Since digital is a non-contact form of printing (it does not use plates), designers can get even more creative with a whole new range of options in materials available to them.
  • Faster proof cycle. With digital, proofs are quickly developed and easily shared. That shortens the entire proof cycle for faster turnaround time.
  • Short run printing is possible. In the old days, with analog printing, short run printing were prohibitively expensive. Any job required tons of setup, even if the job was small. But with digital printing, small and medium print runs are cost-effective. This allows the small business owner entry into professional-looking printing for everything from business collateral for trade shows to documents and internal communications.
  • Print only as you need it. Again, in the old days, printing processes were clunkier definitely not lean and agile! For instance, if you have an ongoing need for a certain printed item, your best bet was to have a huge order printed, then store it for future use. With digital, you print only what you need when you need it.
  • Archiving can be paperless. When you want to store your old print jobs, it is simply a matter of finding room on the Cloud. No longer are file cabinets and overflowing storage closets required!

The ease of Internet adoption was fueled by the convenience it afforded users. From email to paying bills to quickly disseminating breaking news, the internet provides consumers with more efficient ways to complete everyday tasks. The same relationship can be applied to marketing. Digital marketing does not replace traditional marketing; rather it is an essential complement that has driven changes in the approach marketers to promote products or brands given the emerging consumer trends. Before delving into these changes, an exploration of what digital marketing is, as well as its strategic place within marketing plans are needed.

We got a lot of passion for digital. It is really such an incredible way to connect with consumers and really have much deeper ongoing relationship with them.

Looking for a reliable digital printing service, contact the Country Press, Inc.

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Digital Printing: Why is It Important In The Success Of A Product Brand

Joseph Coupal - Saturday, August 24, 2019
Country Press Printing in Boston, MA

While it may seem that big brand success is an instant and almost magical occurrence, the truth is there are factors that affect a company’s success or failure. If the company will focus on digital printing as a method of representing the brand then expect a high expectancy of response from the customers. As long as the digital printing is effective and engaging, it plays a dominant role in the lives of both business and consumers

Below are reasons why digital printing services empower the small business owner to be successful:

  • Up-to-Date. A company must be aware of their consumers. This means brands must constantly be up-to-date with the consumer’s wants and needs. These trend helps the company molds their way to perfection. If a company cannot maintain a relevant attraction to their consumers it will be left in the past. To avoid getting timeworn, companies constantly campaign world-wide.
  • Brand Awareness. To make the consumers more familiar with your brand and to increase brand awareness it requires a marketing strategy through digital marketing. Digital marketing allows brands to stand out and gives the product that can have a lasting impression. Digital printing can be around for days, months or even years. There are some old articles in the magazine that even today still contains a lot of relevant and knowledgeable information about the product once you will search online.
    Using digital advertising could make your brand become more well-known and recognizable and in turn widen your client base. Seeing online the advertisement billboards, newspaper advertisements, and magazine advertisements can create greater consumer awareness and help build your company identity.
  • Full Circle Feedback. Social media has created an open door for brands to engage directly with their consumers on a more personal and even emotional level. Sites like Facebook allow people to give their own opinions and thoughts on the current campaigns as well as giving brands a clear-cut overview of the reaction to their products and campaigns.
    In order for this connection to the consumers to be beneficial, it must be an engagement or an interaction, a full circle of feedback. Successful brands not only connect via social media content, but also respond to the demands and reactions of their consumers. Without digital printing, top companies would not have been able to connect to their consumers in such a personal and engaging manner.
  • Environmental awareness. Environmental concern is a major interest in today’s society. A company can reduce their impact on the environment by switching to a digital workflow. An analogue press creates a huge stream of waste by discarding print tools and producing an accumulating mass of waste during change-over.

As you can see, digital marketing is crucial for your business. Companies must maintain a relevant and engaging connection with their consumers that which cannot be maintained through slow analogue supply chains. Without appropriate eye-catching designs and environmentally-aware brands, companies will not attract a consumer to purchase and re-purchase their products. Companies everywhere are realizing that digital package printing can ultimately be a catalyst to a brand’s success.

In need of digital printing service, contact the Country Press, Inc.

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Fast and Affordable Cookbook Printing

Joseph Coupal - Saturday, August 17, 2019
Country Press Cookbook Printing in Boston, MA

So you’ve decided to publish your recipes to public? Now comes the question, how to do it? Look no further for your publication solution than The Country Press’ cookbook printing service in Boston, MA. We will help you produce bookshop-quality cookbook with high-resolution images and text prints.

Cookbook printing enables those who want to publish their special recipes into a professional-looking recipe book. Whether it is for sale or just a personal copy that you want to pass on to your family, digital printing will help you produce presentable cookbooks at a competitive price. Customized cookbook printing allows authors to style and layout their own cookbook from internal pages to cover. They have the leverage to add colorful and high-resolution images and graphics to make it more interesting to read.

If you are looking for a reliable printing service that are expert in making elegant cookbooks, contact Country Press Printing. Our service includes formatting, printing, binding services, and other cookbook printing needs. No matter how large the quantity you need, you will have your cookbooks completed and delivered on time.


Value Priced Magazine Binding Services

Joseph Coupal - Saturday, August 10, 2019
The Country Press Inc. - Perfect Bound Books, Boston, MA

Regarding magazine publication, you must never overlook the importance of high quality binding services. Magazines usually contain a hundred pages or more, so you should seek high quality bindings as a key element of your product delivery. Within our perfect binding method, the pages and cover are glued together at the spine using a strong (yet flexible) glue. The sides are trimmed to achieve a tidy look. Thicker paper or cardstock is used for the cover. It is clear coated to add durability and better appearance. Many companies such as fashion and travel industry employ this binding method because of its neat and professional presentation and relatively low cost.

Perfect bound book are usually the soft cover books displayed on bookstore shelves. Other than magazine, it also commonly used for publishing annual corporate reports, manuals, catalogs, and thicker product brochures.

Moreover, they are fast to produce and will be completed in a relatively short time with lesser runs. Customers will receive their book orders in just few days and it will be delivered right in their doorstep. So if you are seeking for a printing service in Boston, MA that produce perfect bound books, contact Country Press Printing, Inc.


Benefits of Digital Printing vs. Offset Printing

Joseph Coupal - Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Country Press Digital Printing in Boston, MA

Many writers now turn to digital printing due to countless conveniences that digital printing services offers publishers both large and small. Digital printing enables works to be mass-produced in a matter of hours. Consequently, more writers are enticed to self-publish using this method than to stick with the slow traditional publishing process.

With digital book printing’s flexible solution, self-publishers are able to excel and make their company flourish. This because digital printing produces book copies without demanding a minimum order. No more excessive stocking of unsold book copies which eliminates storage cost. And since printing process do not use films and plates, set-up and clean-up costs are eradicated as well. This means these authors can manage their finances better and strategize their game plan well in the market.

Digital book printing offers leeway for the unsteady demands in the book market. In terms of quality, digital printers are able to deliver high-resolution text and image prints with sharp and brilliant hues which can match offset printing. Customization is even more welcomed with the use of advanced design and editing software that makes modifications easier to carry out.

To find out more about digital printing, contact the Country Press, Inc.


Why Bound Galleys are Important?

Joseph Coupal - Friday, July 26, 2019
The Country Press Inc. - Printing, Boston, MA

Prior to publication, authors usually print a copy for advanced readers, this is what you call as Bound Galley. Majority of bound galleys use a different cover from published output but they contain details effective for promoting it to the market.

Usually advanced reader's comments are printed at the back of the final book version. Bound Galley made in Boston, MA may contain handwritten editorial remarks and you may notice some illustrations, charts and texts are not found in the bound galley version but may come out in the published edition. Moreover, bound galleys usually come in 5 3/8" x 8 3/8" but 6" x 9" are commonly used. It's physical form is easily distinguishable from a finished book. They are crafted from paper printing plates on duplicating printing machine. Black ink is usually use for printing interior pages in 50 lb paper while 65 lb paper is used for the cover. Some uses 80 lb laminated cover for a more neat and elegant look.

If you want to earn positive remarks from famous book critics, it is essential to present them with high quality bound galleys. It is imperative to make a good impression so these influential people will help you make your book saleable in the market. If you need help producing high grade and elegant book galleys, contact Country Press Printing, Inc.


High Quality and Economical Manual Printing Service

Joseph Coupal - Friday, July 19, 2019
Manual printing services in Boston, MA - The Country Press Inc.

Do you need to distribute a year end report? Or you need instructional manuals for your products or equipment? If you need printed manuals with professional business appeal, then you've come to the right place.

Manual printing services in Boston, MA will provide you high resolution manual prints that comes in diverse styles and sizes. There are wide array of manual options to meet your price range. Select from black and white or colored prints. Choose the right paper weight for your application and for your budget. For greatest effect at best value, consider opting a colored cover and a black & white print for interior pages. In terms of binding, you have several options including looseleaf, spiral or saddle stitch.

What is great with digital printing is that it lets you print just enough copies you need. You are not required to produce more than you required. So you can manage your finances more. So if you need best quality manual printing at an affordable price, contact Country Press Printing, Inc.


Digital Printing Delivers Upon Your Short-Notice Printing Needs

Joseph Coupal - Friday, July 12, 2019
Country Press Printing in Boston, MA

Are you in a time crunch to publish your book? If you need rush printing that you can count on, The Country Press’ digital printing services will publish and deliver to your doorstep in minimal time. With the use of our Kodak EX150 Digital Production System, we can expedite the printing process of your books, manuals and other authored reading materials.

Kodak EX150 Digital Printers allows us to accept high volume production and short-notice printing requests. With its full production and power it can deliver supreme print quality in bulk volumes in just a matter of few hours. The machine can incredibly run up to 5 million pages per month and it can tackle any print environment with confidence, quality, and reliability. Equipped with full range media support so it is more convenient to open and process files.

So if you are in a hurry and looking for a swift means to publish your books, contact The Country Press. We are using Kodak EX150 Digital Printers to cater print on-demand and short-run book printing. Having this machine help us better satisfy our book publishing customers.


Soft-Cover Perfect Bound Books Lessen Production Cost

Joseph Coupal - Sunday, June 30, 2019
The Country Press Inc. - Perfect Bound Books, Boston, MA

Hard bound books are classic, look sturdy, and are expected to be more costly than their soft-copy counterparts. A large percentage of the print market simply are uninterested in hard-cover works. For this reason, authors create immediate soft-cover versions of their published works so they can reach the widest market. The Country Press, Inc. offers perfect bound books with soft covers at a supremely affordable price.

Even though a book contains sheer volume of interior pages, soft cover perfect bound books create a sturdy bond. With the use of a premium quality adhesive, it securely fastens the pages to the spine. The book will remain intact no matter how hard the book is handled. Soft covers books still comes in high-quality prints and they look neat and elegant as hard bound books. But they are much less expensive!

Perfect bound book printing offers an affordable option for authors who desire to place their published work in the market without breaking the bank. Contact The Country Press to know other binding options that best suit your requirement.


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Are you late with titles for the current season? Are you trying to make that upcoming book show? Do you need dependability? Where do you need your books shipped to? Look no further than Country Press.

UNIVERSITIES

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Self-Publishing can be a virtual minefield if you are not careful. To make this an efficient process and successful endeavor you need to understand some of the “Basics” of Publishing and the definition of Self-Publishing.

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We have been assisting Cities and Towns throughout New England in the design and production of their Annual Town Reports and Warrants. We offer a full range of services from typesetting, design, manufacturing and delivery.