The Basics of Book Printing: How Books Are Made
Have you ever wondered how your favorite novel or textbook goes from an initial concept to the finished product in your hands? The journey from idea to bookshelf requires the experience and talent of many different people using high-tech equipment and software. This blog will dive into the process of printing a book, from the initial design process all the way to binding and packaging. The Book Design Process After a book is written and edited, there鈥檚 still work to…
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The History of Book Printing: What Were the First Books Printed On?
Despite the advancement of digital media and other forms of technology, books still hold a vital place in our lives. Whether you鈥檙e reading for work, school or enjoyment, books are still relevant in 2024 for those seeking a tactile reading experience. Most readers are familiar with the various types of books that are widely available today; textbooks, coffee table books, novels, etc. They鈥檙e printed on paper of various weights and bound with either a hard or soft cover. But how…
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Publication Design: Navigating the Creative Landscape of 2024
Welcome to the era of design evolution! In this blog, we’ll delve into the design trends we鈥檙e seeing in 2024 so far and how they apply to publications. Be sure to watch our free, recorded webinar hosted by Zach Field, Marketing Graphic Design Supervisor for 杏吧原创. Without further ado, let鈥檚 explore the trends shaping the design landscape this year. Design Trends of 2024 According to industry leaders like Adobe and Canva, the design trends of 2024 encompass a diverse range…
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杏吧原创 Wins Big at the 2024 GraphEx Awards
杏吧原创 is proud to announce a remarkable three Best in Class and 11 Best in Category wins at the recent GraphEx Awards Competition, hosted by PIA MidAmerica on April 25, 2024. These awards recognize exceptional printing quality in a wide variety of categories, from hardcover books to web-printed magazines. Here’s a closer look at 杏吧原创’s award-winning entries: Books Welcome to Carmel, Liberty Press Category: Books, Hardcover – Offset Welcome to Carmel is an oversized Smyth-sewn coffee table book with a…
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杏吧原创 Wins Top Honors at 2024 GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards
杏吧原创 continues its impressive record at the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) Graphics Excellence Awards, taking home five Best of Category awards this year. The annual competition celebrates the finest in print production across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and one of the largest regional affiliate print competitions in North America and is intensely competitive. A win at the GEAs means you have created truly outstanding work. 杏吧原创’s award-winning entries, printed at 杏吧原创 鈥� Ripon, spanned a diverse range of categories,…
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Going Green: Sustainability Efforts in the Printing Industry
When most people think about the print industry, they rarely associate it with sustainability. Rather, what comes to mind is usually swaths of cut-down trees that are never replaced, with logs being transported to a factory that emits harmful pollutants. However, this scenario is far from the truth.听 The print industry has always been more environmentally conscious than people think, and especially in recent years, it has been developing new standards and processes to help protect the earth.听 Here are…
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