Book printing process
Overseas offset printing
Our print production team guarantees your book will meet or exceed your expectations and will be printed on state-of-the art off-set printers. Our printers use modern techniques matched with top-of-the-line technology to deliver top-quality products throughout the book printing process.
The minimum offset printing quantity is 500 copies and the typical turnaround time for a print run is about eight weeks depending on the complexity of the project.
We specialize in hardcover books, softcover books, text books, children board books, magazines, novels and comic books. If you have a project that is outside the box, we are always happy to consider a unique design and work with you to make it a reality.
We work in partnership with international book printers as well as in the U.S. depending on our clients’ needs.
Printing specifics
Trim Sizes & Print Run Lengths
- Maximum size – up to 22” x 24” or 24” x 22”
- Print run size – from 1,000 copies up to 100,000
- Portrait or landscape formats
Binding Styles
- Smythe sewn (hard case bound or paper cover)
- Notch adhesive (hard case bound or paper cover)
- Board books (typically children’s books)
- Saddle stitched
- Ringed binder
Cover Styles
- Paper cover with gloss or matte lamination
- Padded covers
- Hard case bound cover (hardcover) printed or cloth
- Soft paper cover with end-sheets
- Printed plastic
We also offer special features including dust covers, foil stamp, embossment, glow-in-the dark inks, soft touch matte lamination, reticulated spot UV, raised spot UV, textured lamination, gilding and more.
Printing process:
Pre-Press and Printing
- Detailed printing schedule
- Production coordination
- Final file preparation consultation
- Digital proofing followed by a hardcopy digital proof to confirm paper and binding satisfaction before approving print run
- 4 – 8 Color printing, sheet-fed
Shipping
- Each quote includes complete door-to-door shipping internationally
- Customs paperwork preparation and brokerage
- Importation and duties
- Final-leg delivery to your warehouse or front door
