Books & Publications
Publications often involve more than simply printing pages. Paper, binding, cover construction, finishing, color and durability all affect how the finished piece looks and feels.
Riverside Graphics and Lowitz + Sons support publications ranging from short-run booklets and programs to perfect-bound, case-bound and specialty books, helping match each project to the appropriate production and binding method.
Publications Built for Their Purpose
A conference program, annual report, journal, catalog and case-bound book each have different production requirements.
We help evaluate page count, quantity, paper, binding, cover treatment, finishing and intended use before determining the best production path.
That may mean producing a short-run booklet digitally, moving a larger publication to offset production or coordinating several specialized suppliers for a more complex bound piece.
Common Books & Publication Projects
- Annual reports and organizational publications
- Journals and magazines
- Programs and event guides
- Catalogs and visitor guides
- Corporate and institutional publications
- Saddle-stitched booklets
- Perfect-bound books
- Case-bound and hardcover books
- Coil-bound manuals and presentations
- Specialty-cover and custom-bound projects
Binding Options
The binding method has a major impact on both the appearance and function of a publication.
Depending on page count, quantity and intended use, we can coordinate saddle stitching, perfect binding, case binding, coil binding and other specialty binding methods.
We can also help determine practical details such as spine width, crossover considerations, margins, paper selection and cover construction before the project reaches production.
Specialty Covers & Finishing
Covers provide an opportunity to give a publication more presence and distinction.
Depending on the project, options can include specialty papers, mounted covers, foil, coatings, laminating, die-cut elements, textured materials and other embellishments that enhance the finished piece.
For case-bound and other premium publications, we can also coordinate different cover and spine materials, printed wraps, specialty cloths and other construction options.
Color, Paper & Image Quality
Publications often contain photography, artwork, charts or other content where consistency across many pages matters.
We consider paper, press method, color requirements and finishing together so the production approach supports the content rather than simply meeting a page count.
For projects where color or material selection is particularly important, hard-copy proofs and production samples can help confirm the final direction before the full run.
Short Runs to Larger Editions
Publication quantities can vary significantly, and the most economical production method changes with them.
Digital printing can work well for shorter runs and frequently updated publications, while sheetfed and web offset production may make more sense as quantities increase.
Through Lowitz + Sons, we can select the production method and binding resources based on the needs of the publication rather than limiting the project to a single press or supplier.
From Files Through Final Delivery
Publications often involve several stages of production, including printing, binding, specialty finishing, packing and distribution.
We can coordinate those steps through one point of contact and help manage schedules, proofs, quantities and final delivery throughout the project.
