[Hidden-tech] *** Printer/publisher for small run ***

[Shel Horowitz]

Hi, Deborah,

To some degree, what printers you work with depends on how you'll be using
the print run. In any case, with print runs that low, you'll be using
digital printing--the books are generated one at a time through a process
resembling photocopying but from digital instead of paper originals.
Especially with a color interior, offset will not be viable.

Keep in mind that you are not tied to one printer for all purposes. So, for
instance, you might want to fulfill bookstore orders through Ingram
Spark (formerly called LightningSource), Amazon and Kindle orders through
Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP, f/k/a CreateSpace), and one of the local
printers you've been recommended for other purposes such as
back-of-the-room-after-a-talk sales--or for doing customized editions your
customers/marketing partners can give or sell through their own networks
(with language like "A Gift From XYZ Bank of New England").

I haven't done any printing with King but I can say that Tom Campbell is
very customer-centric. I don't know Highland or Small Batch--but from their
website, Small Batch looks like more of a publishing service than a
printer. If you want to go out-of-area, I've been very pleased with
Thomson-Shore in Michigan. And you should at least get a quote from
Levellers Press in Amherst/Florence (inside Collective Copies). For runs
this small, they might actually be competitive and they are easy to work
with.

It is nice to be able to expound on something here ;-). Usually, I'm asking
for help, but I have 16 years experience as a book shepherd.

On Mon, Jul 26, 2021 at 10:36 PM Deborah Chandler via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> Could someone recommend a printer/publisher for a small run of a specialty
> book?
>
> Current specs for initial quote:
> 1) Qty 100, 250, 500
> 2) Size 8 1/2" x 11"
> 3) Hardcover or soft cover
> 4) 50 or 100 pages
> 5) Full color
> 6) Matt or gloss coated stock
> 7) Ideally support a local business
>
> Thanks,
> Deb
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