The All New Print Production Handbook [Paperback]

David Bann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2007 | ISBN-10: 082309992X | ISBN-13: 978-0823099924

The complete quick-reference guide to every aspect of print production. Print production is a key consideration at every step of the creative process, from concept, to digital workflow, color management, font and image use, to file formats, to post-production. The All New Print Production Handbook is the practical, incisive, authoritative handbook that reveals and explains every aspect of print production. Need to know about paper types? Proofreading? Platemaking? Pricing? Print processes? Packing? Any of hundreds of other topics? Here’s the complete one-volume resource that illuminates and illustrates these complex areas and many, many more, always placing the information in the context of wider movements within the industry and the emergence of new technologies. At every stage, this practical, hands-on manual explores how and why to make print production decisions that will create a better final product, whether the project is a fine limited edition, a school newsletter, a mass-produced magazine, or a soap wrapper.

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About the Author

David Bann is a graphic designer and graphic design art school professor. He lives in London, England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill (May 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082309992X
• ISBN-13: 978-0823099924
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.7 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,509 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An overview, not a handbook, but very practical (4.5 stars), September 9, 2007

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A. J. Sutter (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The All New Print Production Handbook (Paperback)

This book is an excellent practical introduction to printing for a beginner. It's especially useful if you'll be dealing with books, magazines and other text-intensive items.

The survey of origination, pre-press, proofing/platemaking and printing processes is broad and adequate, though not especially deep. Most topics are covered in 1-2 pages of text plus an equal number of pages of illustrations -- way too short to qualify as a "handbook" for a professional, but enough to get you oriented when you're starting out. The discussions of color printing and of finishing aren't going to satisfy you if you're interested in producing high-end brochures and other specialty goods with fancy graphics. For these topics, Ambrose & Harris's "Print & Finish" in AVA's Basics Design series would be a good supplement to the present book. But the last section, called "Working with a Printer", is very helpful and, judging by my own brief experience anyway, seems to be hard to find elsewhere. It includes detailed discussion of how to make enquiries and prepare specifications for working with printers, and some of the common pitfalls of each. A lengthy glossary of terms, plus several conversion tables and other reference charts are also above-average for this type of book.

I read the book while preparing to write a business plan for a new publication. It alerted me to lots of practical issues and expenses that I'd never have thought of from reading most other books on this topic, which tend to stress graphic design rather than practicality. Finally, the book itself is handsomely and durably produced, especially considering its reasonable price. Very solid, in both form and content.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Synthetical and up-to-date, November 18, 2007

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Blanche - See all my reviews

This review is from: The All New Print Production Handbook (Paperback)

Smaller than Johansson & al. book - thus, shorter. And even shorter since all even pages are filled with pictures (of machines etc),only odd pages holding the texts. Very nice though, thanks to clear explanations. Sentences are elliptical but not confusing. The writer gives you advises and stretches important points. He seems to have a lot of working experience. Photographies are great and show the most up-to-date machines. An excellent beginner's book that I recommend...but you will need the big Johansson & al. book to understand thoroughly all technical aspects.

Pros: Clear. A good insight to up-to-date technics.Nice pictures of all kind of devices

Cons: lack of details. This book wont make you an expert.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, March 19, 2009

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Jennifer Glover (Savannah, GA) - See all my reviews
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Extremely informative and great to have on-hand for class or professionally. I wouldn't say it's "easy" to read or by any means a "fast" read, but it isn't difficult either and I would imagine it could be a lot worse!

Different sections are color coded for quick access and reference, which was also extremely helpful. The cover of the book is also interesting and made of some sort of soft, durable plastic material (very appropriate!)