Posts by Jamie Rand
Glossary of Printing Terms
When it comes to printing, there are many words and phrases used by our team that you may not have come across before. From different paper types to knowing what “bleed” means, it’s helpful to grasp the basic terminology to ensure your project turns out just the way you envision it. To make things easier,…
Read MoreTop 20 Facts – The Best Facts about Books
Do you want to know the most interesting book facts? I think it’s a safe fact to say that most people enjoy snuggling up with a good book in front of the fire on a grizzly day. It sounds like a perfect day to us and probably one for most of you readers. Books allow…
Read MoreTop 10 Christmas Books
The other day we decided to ask our staff members and families what their favourite Christmas books were. We were surprised when most of them couldn’t think of any. We then asked them what their favourite Christmas film was, and as expected, answers came in abundance. What they didn’t know, however, is that many of…
Read MoreUltimate Guide to Hardback and Paperback Book Sizes in 2025
—————————————– Contents Table: What Are the Standard Book Sizes in Publishing? Measuring Book Dimensions for Publishing Standard Book Sizes in the UK B-Format Trim Size A5 Book Trim Size Royal Trim Size Book Trim Sizes by Genre Mass Market vs. Trade Book Sizes Paperback vs Hardback Book Sizes What is a Paperback Book? What is…
Read MoreeBooks vs Printed Books – Which is better?
In the early 2000s, eBooks were seen as a major threat to traditional printed books. Many predicted that they would soon replace physical books altogether. However, recent trends have shown a decline in eBook sales while printed book sales have steadily increased. In 2009, eBooks outsold printed books on Amazon and peaked in 2014. But…
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