Lamination, spot varnish, metallic foil or embossing? We explain how to match the finish to the character of a book, when to combine techniques and what to prepare in your files before the cover goes to print.
Book cover finishes: how do you choose the right one? Read More »
A larger print run lowers the cost per copy but raises the upfront budget. We show how to calculate your book’s print run – 100, 500 or 3,000 copies – based on sales, costs and storage, before placing an order.
Which book print run should you choose: 100, 500 or 3,000? Read More »
How did an independent author go from 2 to 37 shipping addresses per order, and onto the USA Today bestseller list? Her account manager, Cyril Goy, walks through the production decisions behind that.
How a USA Today bestselling author prints her series Read More »
You can publish a board book without ordering several thousand copies upfront. We explain how digital printing lowers the barrier to entry for this format and what to look out for in production: colour and binding.
How to publish a board book in a small print run Read More »
A novel in which the typesetting is part of the plot is a challenge for publisher and printer alike. We look at how three editions of “House of Leaves” rose to it: the British one from Doubleday and two Polish ones, from MAG and Znak.
Three editions of “House of Leaves” – Book Anatomy Read More »
NielsenIQ data for H1 2026: adult fiction grows, non-fiction declines, and UK readers pay more for fewer books, while graphic novels grow fastest, often by over 30%. What it means for publishers.
Book market 2026: UK readers spend more, buy fewer books Read More »
The US edition, the first Polish hardcover, the Polish special edition. The same novel by Rebecca Yarros, and three different answers to the question of what a physical book should be in the age of BookTok.
Fourth Wing: three editions, one book, three promises Read More »
European paper production fell by 1.6% in 2025, and graphic papers by as much as 7.3%. We look at what the CEPI report means for the availability of book printing paper and how to plan your editions sensibly.
Printing Paper Under Pressure: CEPI 2025 Data for Publishers Read More »
Your file may look perfect on screen and still cause serious problems at the printing stage. See the most common mistakes in book print files and learn how to catch them early, before full production begins.
Common mistakes in book print files – how to avoid them? Read More »
Grammage is only the beginning. See how to match the paper to the type of book, its extent and the way it will be used, so that it looks good, reads comfortably and weighs no more than it has to.
How to match paper weight to the type of book? Read More »
