By Sabine Lenz, president, PaperSpecs “The book’s design is beautiful but look at the production values – it’s basically falling apart.” Designers always want to know what is fresh and impactful – trends are indeed an essential part of design – from typography to logos to the big reveal of Pantone’s Color of the Year. It is vital for designers, printers and finishers to … [Read more...] about 3 Hottest Print Design Trends of 2020
Book Sewing
Finding the Perfect Recipe for Thick-Book Binding
By Katy Ibsen, managing editor PostPress There is no shortage of thick books in this world that required a special binding; text books, novels, educational tools, training manuals, dictionaries and so forth. We’ve all had the opportunity to connect with a thick book. When a client brings a thick book to your bindery, it’s important to understand what they are trying to … [Read more...] about Finding the Perfect Recipe for Thick-Book Binding
Book Sewing Technology Responds to Digital Printing Era
by Jeff Peterson, editor-in-chief, PostPress The process of book sewing dates back to 1871 when David McConnel Smyth obtained his first patent. In 1882 the Smyth Manufacturing Company in Hartford, Connecticut, began the production of the first sewing machines, resulting in significant progress in bookbinding technology at that time in history, hence the industry term … [Read more...] about Book Sewing Technology Responds to Digital Printing Era