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How much do you charge?
What sizes & style books do you offer?
Can you retouch my images?
Can you scan my images for me?
How big should my files be?
Do you have copyrights to my image or book?
Can I preview my book before it's printed?
Why not just design it myself?
What if I'm not happy with my book?
Do I have to pay for design services if I want to
order multiple books?
Is there a minimum book order?
How do I send you my files?
How long will it take to get my book designed?
What other services do you offer?
Where's the fine print?
How much
do you charge?
See the
design page for general pricing or
contact us for a job estimate.
See the
book page for book & shipping prices.
What
sizes & style books do you offer?
Bookstore-Quality books feature commercial quality 4-color printing on
80# coated, semi-matte paper.
Professional-level printing
for color control and printing consistency also available.
Sturdy Covers -
Choose from black-linen
hardcovers with library binding and custom 4-color laminated dust jackets,
or softcovers with durable perfect binding.
From 20 - 440pages
B&W 5x8" (cover is full color)
Square
7x7"
Standard
Portrait 8x10"
Standard
Landscape 10x8"
Large
Format Landscape 13x11"
Large Square 12x12"
Can you retouch my images?
Yes, we can! We want your photos to look their best and we
adjust them as part of our service but if you need more extensive retouch
it's just $5.00 per image (complimentary for custom design jobs) for basic retouch which includes:
red-eye, blemish, minor spots, effects such as - vignettes, borders, sepia
tone, b&w conversion, duo-tones, or contact for a quote on a custom job &
photo manipulations.
(click here for samples:
Pro-Retouch or
Effects Gallery)
Can you
scan my images for me?
Sure, we can scan your images for .75 each.
We scan all images at a resolution of 300 dpi with a photo CD available for
$5.00 (shipping included to US) or free with at least 25 scanned images.
NOTE: There is some risk to sending photos through the mail, we do not
assume responsibility for lost or damaged items.
Insurance Available.
How big
should my files be?
A resolution of 300 dpi is ideal for printing but we can accept
smaller images but do not suggest anything under 150 dpi as they may
appear grainy and may have a lower quality print. Keep in mind, the larger the book the larger the images, therefore the higher the quality needs to be.
Do you
have copyrights to my image or book?
By submitting images you are claiming that you own the copyright or
have permission to use the image from the copyright owner. You are
not transferring that right by using our services. We do however ask to be
able to at least use the cover for promotional purposes. It is up to you
to grant us permission to use individual pages.
Can I
preview my book before it's printed?
Yes, we will provide you with a link for you to be able to soft proof
your book and approve it before printing begins.
Why not
just design it myself?
Learning new software, managing images and making design choices best suited for your book can be a daunting task.
Leave the work to us to make your book the best it can be by using our
knowledge, experience and understanding of layout & design, color
profiles and the specs needed for a high quality print.
What if
I'm not happy with my book?
If you are not happy with the design aspect we will work with you
until it's right, that is why we make sure you approve your project before
it is printed.
If you are not happy with the book itself due to manufacturing defects or
errors caused by the printing press, you can return your book and a new
one will be sent to you ASAP!
Do I
have to pay for extra design services if I want to order multiple books?
No,
that is a one time fee.
Is
there a minimum book order?
No, you can buy 1 or 1,000!
How do
I send you my files?
You can upload up to 6 files at a time
here or if you have a large batch to send
us we will provide you with easy instructions to "drag & drop" to an FTP
server.
How
long will it take to get my book?
This depends on our design schedule but typically
you can expect your book to be designed within 1-2 weeks we get your files
and job description for a 20 pg standard book design jobafter .
A time estimate will be given to you at
the start of each job.
Shipping takes 1-2 weeks after proof approval.
What
other services do you offer?
ISBN Number & Barcode
Copyright Forms
Marketing Materials such as bookmarks, postcards, business cards & posters
Custom Photo Announcements / Invitations
Photo Retouch, Restoration & Manipulations
Photo CD's & DVD's
Image Scanning
Custom Graphics
Custom Original Artwork
~ Artists are on staff so let us know what you need!
Where's the fine print?
Before sending us a deposit we ask that you look over our standard work agreement.
By sending us payment you are accepting these terms. Let us know if you have any questions ahead of time!
WORK AGEEMENT PDF |
