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Binding Setup

Stack of five saddle-stitched booklets with unprinted kraft-toned covers fanned out on an orange surface.

Saddle Stitch Binding

Please supply 1 PDF file containing single page PDF pages (no spreads).

 

Please include a minimum of 3mm page bleed on all edges.

 

For documents greater than 24 pages it is advised to send through 5mm print bleed on all edges. We may also advise a square back option for these thicker documents as this finish stops the covers from popping open and allows them to flatten out.

Close-up of 'To My Spek' book corner showing exposed cream thread sewn along the spine edge, yellow cover with grey stripe de

Saddle Sewn Binding

Please supply 1 PDF file containing single page PDF pages (no spreads).

 

Please include a minimum of 3mm page bleed on all edges.

 

Because the needle punches through the middle pages there are burst marks where the needle pushes through the paper. Acceptable for most people but this can be accentuated by solid, dark colours running along the spine of the centre spread.

Hardcover coffee-table book lying open, showing full-bleed aerial reef photography, with a navy ribbon bookmark and case bind

Case Binding

Cover Setup


Because each new client document has a different thickness it’s best to contact us so we can give you a unique template specific to your order.

When creating a Foil, Emboss or Spot UV it is best to supply these elements as a vector images which will give you the best final result. Colour each process in a unique PMS/Spot colour and then change the PMS/Spot colour to the name that relates to that specific embellishment. This allows us to easily identify what process is required.

 

Text Setup

Please supply 1 PDF file containing single page PDF pages (no spreads).


Please include a minimum of 3mm page bleed on all edges.

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