Gorham Printing Catalog

A GUIDE TO
BOOK PRINTING &

SELF - PUBLISHING
The Book Printer for Self Publishers

GORHAM PRINTING is a Pacific Northwest book printer
specializing in the design and printing of self-published books.

We produce softcover, hardcover, and spiral booksfrom a
minimum of 25 copies to as many as 2,000. For over twentyfive years weve printed fiction, non-fiction, religious, spiritual,
historical, self-help, memoirs, manuals, how-to guides,
genealogies, family histories, and more.
First-time writers as well as veteran authors have come to depend
upon our hallmark qualities: careful attention to detail, customized
design work, top-notch printing skills, and true, one-on-one,
personal service. Just as you take pride as an author, we take pride
in the books we print. We hope you choose us to design and print
your book, and we feel confident that your experience will exceed
your expectations.
Copyright 2014 by Gorham Printing, All rights reserved.

Printed and published
by Gorham Printing, Centralia, Washington USA
ISBN: 978-0-9676922-2-7
Library of Congress Control Number: 00-190042
If you are in the area, feel free to stop by to discuss your project
in person or take a tour of our facility. If you have any questions
or concerns, dont hesitate to contact us. We look forward to
hearing from you!
Visit us online
www.gorhamprinting.com
fax us
(360) 623-1325
email us
[email protected]
mail us
3718 Mahoney Drive
Centralia, WA 98531
call us
(800) 837-0970 or
(360) 623-1323
hours (Pacific Time)

8:00 - 4:30
Monday - Friday
What kind of books do we make?

We have several binding options to choose from. Our typical binding is
perfect-bound softcover, with a full-color cover and gloss lamination. Plastic
spiral is an option for books that should lie flat when open, such as manuals
or cookbooks. For history or keepsake books, many opt for hardcover which
can be covered with book cloth or full-color printed and laminated paper.
Softcover Binding
(Perfect Binding)
Often called a trade paperback,
this binding uses hot exible
glue. For example, this
catalog is perfect bound.
Plastic Spiral
Typically used for
books that need to lie
at, many spiral colors
are available.
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GORHAM PRINTING
Hardcover Binding
(Printed and Laminated Casebound)
Pages are adhesive (PUR) bound,
reinforced and attached to the
hardcover, which is covered with
printed, laminated paper
over binder board.
Material Options
As an alternative to
printed and laminated
covers, hardcover books
can be covered in linen
fabric or imitation leather.
Dustjackets, printed
endsheets or ribbon markers
are additional options.
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Contents
Prices
Entering the Marketplace
Price can be affected by . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selling your Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Prices for Softcover BW Text . . . . . 10
Marketing Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Prices for Softcover Color Text . . . 14
Register your Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Prices for Hardcover Binding . . . . 18

Prices for Spiral Binding. . . . . . . . . . 20
Parts of a Book
Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Typesetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Our Favorite Typefaces . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Design
Margins and Words per Page . . . . . 54
The Design Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Page Layout Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Level 1 and 2 Cover Design . . . . . . 26
Front Matter Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Level 3 Cover Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Back Matter Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Level 1 Text Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . 62
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Design Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Page & Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Design it Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
How to Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Image Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
PRICES
ONE OF THE FIRST QUESTIONS we hear is, How much
will it cost to print my book? The answer depends largely

on how many copies you want. In general, the more copies
printed, the less each one costs. Setup expenses are the same
whether we print twenty-five books or thousands; therefore if
the cost of setup is spread over many books, the cost per book
will be lower.
Pricing Variables
Quantity
Text Paper
These days, the term Print On

Demandor PODhas become
commonplace. Printing a single
book at a time has a convenience
factor, but printing a single book is
more expensive than printing a short
run of books. It can also be a good
idea to combine printed books with
eBooks, to give your customers more
options, and to spread out costs.
Before deciding how many books
to print, brainstorm marketing
methodsyou may find you need
more printed books than you
originally thought.
Our standard text paper is 60# white

Accent. We order large quantities
of this paper in order to offer the
lowest price for our customers.
Other shades and weights are also
available. We do not offer coated
paper for perfect-bound books as
the glue tends to adhere to the paper
coating rather than the paper fiber,
compromising the binding strength.
Order Online
Our online ordering system makes
it easy to get a quote, keep track of
orders and payall in one place.
Go to: www.gorhamprinting.com/
quoting.
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PRICES
Covers
Our standard cover stock for
softcover books is white
12 point C1Sa heavy-weight stock
coated on one side. Other stocks are
also available. Covers are printed
digitally in full color, then laminated
with gloss or matte film to protect
from scuffing.
Hardcover books are either foilstamped on fabric, full-color printed
and laminated, or a combination
of foil stamping with a full-color
printed dustjacket.
The price charts on the following

pages show only a few price options.
For a complete, precise quote, use
our online quote.
Trim Size
To get the most for your money,
choose a standard trim size such
as 5 x 8, 6 x 9, or 8 x 11. For
example, a 7 x 9 book would be
priced at the larger 8 x 11 size and
trimmed down to 7 x 9. Custom-trim
sizes are possible between 4 x 5 and
8 x 11.
The size of a book can depend on
its subject matter. 5 x 8 or 6 x 9
Bleeds
When text pages have
photos, boxes, text
or images that touch
the outside edge of a
page, this is called a
bleed. A bleed will
add expense because
the book must be
printed at a larger size
and trimmed smaller
to cut off the bleed.
are the sizes used most often. A short

column width makes the book very
readable and easy to handle, ship
and display. 8 x 11 is a better size
for books with many photos, double
columns or illustrations.
Landscape formats (books bound
on the short side) cost more than
standard portrait sizes.
bleed area
highlighted in yellow:
document page
When bleed is trimmed

off, image goes to edge
trimmed page
*Bleeds require special procedures to meet our specifications. Review our instructions at:
http://www.gorhamprinting.com/diy-book-printing/PDFS/TextBleeds.pdf
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Prices for Softcover, Black & White Text

Price Charts include:
Text Printing: Black only

Text Paper: 60# white, uncoated
Cover Printing: Full color digital
Cover Paper: 12 point white C1S
Cover Lamination: Gloss
Softcover Binding (Perfect
binding with EVA glue)
One online proof
THE FINE PRINT

Overruns may result, and are a standard occurrence in the printing industry. This means
the final quantity of books could be up to 10% greater than what you ordered. Overruns are
priced at the per-book production cost with design costs excluded.
Shipping costs are not included and are calculated once the final book count and box
weights are determined.
Design Work is not included in price charts. Pricing is based on providing
print-ready text and cover PDF files. Design work is available at extra cost.
Mixed interior pages: for pricing on softcover books that contain both color and black &
white interior text pages, obtain a quote from our website.
Additional costs can include: matte lamination and printed proofs.
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PRICES
Get a custom price

or place an order
on our website
PRICES ARE PER BOOK, BASED ON CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED PRINT-READY PDF FILES
5 x 8 Softcover BW Text
Quantity
25
50
100
150
250
500
750 1000 1500 2000
32 Pages
5.42
3.52
2.55
2.24
1.94
1.69
1.58
1.46
1.38
1.31
48 Pages
5.66
3.76
2.78
2.45
2.15
1.89
1.79
1.66
1.59
1.51
64 Pages
5.87
3.94
2.95
2.67
2.32
2.08
1.95
1.83
1.74
1.67
96 Pages
6.28
4.31
3.36
3.04
2.68
2.41
2.29
2.15
2.08
2.00
112 Pages
6.53
4.54
3.58
3.22
2.89
2.62
2.49
2.36
2.26
2.20
128 Pages
6.66
4.68
3.77
3.44
3.09
2.78
2.65
2.52
2.43
2.37
144 Pages
6.86
4.87
3.95
3.62
3.24
2.96
2.82
2.68
2.60
2.52
160 Pages
7.07
5.10
4.12
3.80
3.45
3.15
3.00
2.87
2.80
2.72
176 Pages
7.26
5.28
4.30
3.98
3.62
3.29
3.17
3.03
2.97
2.88
192 Pages
7.46
5.43
4.48
4.15
3.77
3.46
3.34
3.20
3.11
3.05
208 Pages
7.65
5.74
4.72
4.37
3.96
3.63
3.51
3.37
3.28
3.19
224 Pages
7.93
6.01
4.98
4.63
4.22
3.89
3.73
3.62
3.52
3.44
240 Pages
8.13
6.19
5.11
4.76
4.41
4.04
3.90
3.79
3.69
3.60
256 Pages
8.21
6.38
5.29
4.93
4.54
4.20
4.07
3.95
3.86
3.77
272 Pages
8.44
6.60
5.50
5.15
4.74
4.40
4.27
4.15
4.03
3.97
288 Pages
8.62
6.78
5.68
5.32
4.93
4.58
4.43
4.29
4.19
4.13
304 Pages
8.81
6.97
5.91
5.49
5.10
4.75
4.60
4.46
4.35
4.29
320 Pages
9.00
7.05
6.09
5.62
5.22
4.86
4.76
4.62
4.52
4.45
352 Pages
9.41
7.44
6.48
6.04
5.55
5.23
5.14
4.98
4.88
4.82
384 Pages
9.77
7.86
6.81
6.44
5.96
5.63
5.49
5.38
5.27
5.21
416 Pages
10.41
8.38
7.20
6.85
6.34
6.00
5.85
5.70
5.63
5.57
448 Pages
10.82
8.77
7.58
7.15
6.72
6.37
6.22
6.06
5.99
5.93
480 Pages
11.26
9.10
7.94
7.59
7.07
6.77
6.62
6.46
6.39
6.33
512 Pages
11.66
9.49
8.37
7.96
7.45
7.14
6.98
6.82
6.75
6.69
544 Pages
12.03
9.84
8.71
8.26
7.79
7.47
7.26
7.14
7.08
7.01
576 Pages
12.56
10.35
9.21
8.75
8.29
7.91
7.74
7.63
7.56
7.50
608 Pages
12.93
10.70
9.54
8.98
8.61
8.23
8.07
7.96
7.89
7.83
640 Pages
13.12
11.21
9.87
9.37
8.89
8.60
8.42
8.31
8.25
8.19
Prices Effective 03/2015, Subject to Change without Notice

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Get a custom price

or place an order
on our website
Quantity
25
50
100
150
250
500
750 1000 1500 2000
32 Pages
5.47
3.56
2.59
2.27
1.97
1.71
1.60
1.49
1.41
1.34
48 Pages
5.72
3.81
2.82
2.50
2.19
1.93
1.83
1.70
1.62
1.55
64 Pages
5.94
4.00
3.00
2.73
2.37
2.13
2.00
1.88
1.79
1.72
96 Pages
6.39
4.40
3.45
3.12
2.76
2.49
2.37
2.23
2.15
2.07
112 Pages
6.64
4.65
3.68
3.31
2.98
2.71
2.57
2.44
2.34
2.28
128 Pages
6.79
4.80
3.88
3.55
3.20
2.88
2.74
2.61
2.53
2.46
144 Pages
7.00
5.00
4.08
3.74
3.35
3.07
2.93
2.79
2.70
2.62
160 Pages
7.22
5.24
4.25
3.93
3.58
3.27
3.12
2.98
2.92
2.84
176 Pages
7.42
5.44
4.44
4.12
3.76
3.43
3.30
3.17
3.10
3.02
192 Pages
7.63
5.60
4.64
4.31
3.92
3.60
3.48
3.34
3.25
3.19
208 Pages
7.84
5.92
4.89
4.54
4.13
3.79
3.66
3.52
3.43
3.35
224 Pages
8.13
6.21
5.17
4.82
4.40
4.06
3.89
3.78
3.69
3.61
240 Pages
8.34
6.40
5.31
4.95
4.60
4.22
4.08
3.97
3.87
3.78
256 Pages
8.44
6.60
5.50
5.14
4.74
4.39
4.26
4.14
4.05
3.96
272 Pages
8.68
6.84
5.72
5.36
4.95
4.61
4.47
4.36
4.23
4.17
288 Pages
8.88
7.03
5.91
5.55
5.16
4.79
4.65
4.50
4.40
4.34
304 Pages
9.08
7.23
6.16
5.73
5.34
4.98
4.82
4.68
4.58
4.52
320 Pages
9.28
7.31
6.35
5.88
5.46
5.10
5.00
4.85
4.75
4.69
352 Pages
9.72
7.73
6.77
6.32
5.82
5.50
5.40
5.24
5.14
5.08
384 Pages
10.10
8.18
7.12
6.74
6.25
5.92
5.77
5.66
5.55
5.49
416 Pages
10.79
8.73
7.53
7.18
6.66
6.30
6.16
6.01
5.93
5.87
448 Pages
11.22
9.15
7.93
7.50
7.06
6.70
6.55
6.39
6.32
6.26
480 Pages
11.68
9.49
8.31
7.97
7.43
7.12
6.97
6.81
6.74
6.68
512 Pages
12.11
9.91
8.78
8.37
7.83
7.52
7.36
7.20
7.13
7.06
544 Pages
12.51
10.28
9.14
8.68
8.20
7.87
7.66
7.55
7.48
7.41
576 Pages
13.07
10.82
9.66
9.19
8.73
8.33
8.17
8.06
7.99
7.92
608 Pages
13.46
11.20
10.02
9.44
9.07
8.68
8.52
8.41
8.34
8.28
640 Pages
13.66
11.74
10.37
9.86
9.36
9.07
8.89
8.79
8.72
8.66
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PRICES
Get a custom price

or place an order
on our website
Quantity
25
50
100
150
250
500
750 1000 1500 2000
32 Pages
6.04
4.02
2.99
2.69
2.35
2.09
1.96
1.84
1.75
1.68
48 Pages
6.48
4.43
3.42
3.09
2.74
2.45
2.33
2.19
2.11
2.03
64 Pages
6.82
4.75
3.79
3.45
3.08
2.77
2.64
2.51
2.42
2.36
96 Pages
7.56
5.56
4.50
4.14
3.73
3.40
3.28
3.14
3.05
2.99
112 Pages
7.98
5.95
4.89
4.52
4.12
3.77
3.61
3.50
3.41
3.32
128 Pages
8.25
6.32
5.18
4.85
4.43
4.08
3.94
3.83
3.73
3.64
144 Pages
8.62
6.68
5.58
5.15
4.76
4.41
4.26
4.12
4.02
3.96
160 Pages
9.02
6.97
5.96
5.53
5.10
4.73
4.62
4.48
4.37
4.31
176 Pages
9.39
7.32
6.31
5.86
5.38
5.05
4.95
4.80
4.69
4.63
192 Pages
9.89
7.78
6.63
6.22
5.72
5.38
5.23
5.12
5.01
4.95
208 Pages
10.26
8.13
6.92
6.55
6.06
5.71
5.56
5.40
5.33
5.27
224 Pages
10.70
8.57
7.33
6.93
6.46
6.11
5.96
5.80
5.74
5.67
240 Pages
11.06
8.82
7.67
7.26
6.75
6.44
6.28
6.12
6.05
5.99
256 Pages
11.42
9.16
8.00
7.62
7.08
6.76
6.61
6.44
6.37
6.31
272 Pages
11.82
9.54
8.37
7.91
7.45
7.12
6.91
6.80
6.73
6.66
288 Pages
12.18
10.00
8.75
8.26
7.79
7.39
7.23
7.11
7.04
6.98
304 Pages
12.54
10.34
9.08
8.49
8.10
7.71
7.54
7.43
7.36
7.30
320 Pages
12.70
10.69
9.31
8.81
8.34
8.03
7.86
7.75
7.68
7.62
352 Pages
13.44
11.41
10.05
9.51
9.03
8.71
8.53
8.42
8.35
8.29
384 Pages
14.20
12.00
10.77
10.24
9.73
9.41
9.23
9.12
9.05
8.99
416 Pages
15.15
12.72
11.39
10.85
10.42
10.00
9.91
9.79
9.72
9.66
448 Pages
15.89
13.42
11.98
11.55
11.12
10.68
10.58
10.47
10.40
10.33
480 Pages
16.46
14.06
12.68
12.28
11.82
11.39
11.29
11.17
11.10
11.04
512 Pages
17.19
14.86
13.40
12.98
12.52
12.06
11.95
11.85
11.77
11.71
544 Pages
17.87
15.53
14.09
13.48
13.16
12.69
12.59
12.48
12.41
12.35
576 Pages
18.72
16.35
14.88
14.29
13.85
13.50
13.39
13.28
13.21
13.15
608 Pages
19.63
17.12
15.44
14.94
14.51
14.13
14.03
13.92
13.85
13.79
640 Pages
20.35
17.61
16.15
15.62
15.17
14.80
14.70
14.58
14.51
14.45

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Prices for Softcover, Full Color Text

Text Printing: Full Color Text pages

Softcover Binding (Perfect
binding with EVA glue)
One online proof
THE FINE PRINT

Mixed interior pages: for pricing on softcover books that contain both color and black &
Additional costs can include: matte lamination and printed proofs.
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PRICES
Get a custom price

or place an order
on our website
5 x 8 Softcover Color Text

Quantity
25
50
100
150
250
500
750 1000 1500 2000
32 Pages
6.89
4.88
3.76
3.27
2.90
2.54
2.39
2.21
2.13
2.04
48 Pages
7.86
5.81
4.32
3.90
3.51
3.11
2.92
2.78
2.67
2.57
64 Pages
8.59
6.34
5.03
4.61
4.03
3.58
3.45
3.28
3.16
3.07
96 Pages
10.37
7.40
6.27
5.59
5.12
4.65
4.46
4.28
4.12
4.03
112 Pages
11.29
8.14
6.76
6.22
5.61
5.18
4.94
4.78
4.66
4.58
128 Pages
11.48
8.85
7.39
6.67
6.09
5.67
5.48
5.30
5.15
5.05
144 Pages
12.28
9.21
7.78
7.25
6.64
6.21
5.94
5.76
5.65
5.56
160 Pages
13.08
9.91
8.40
7.87
7.16
6.66
6.49
6.30
6.19
6.10
176 Pages
13.88
10.58
9.01
8.26
7.71
7.19
7.00
6.81
6.66
6.56
192 Pages
13.62
11.25
9.32
8.82
8.25
7.70
7.44
7.27
7.16
7.06
208 Pages
14.33
11.63
9.96
9.25
8.72
8.14
7.95
7.78
7.67
7.56
224 Pages
15.12
12.36
10.63
9.88
9.34
8.74
8.53
8.37
8.25
8.14
240 Pages
15.83
12.99
11.21
10.43
9.90
9.26
9.05
8.88
8.71
8.64
256 Pages
16.54
13.63
11.51
10.99
10.33
9.77
9.50
9.33
9.20
9.14
272 Pages
17.28
14.31
12.12
11.46
10.89
10.21
10.04
9.87
9.74
9.68
288 Pages
17.30
14.44
12.68
12.00
11.44
10.72
10.54
10.37
10.24
10.18
304 Pages
17.97
15.05
13.31
12.55
11.97
11.23
11.05
10.87
10.74
10.67
320 Pages
18.64
15.61
13.59
13.09
12.24
11.72
11.55
11.37
11.24
11.17
352 Pages
20.01
16.86
14.73
14.09
13.33
12.78
12.53
12.34
12.27
12.21
384 Pages
21.41
17.54
15.89
15.22
14.45
13.78
13.59
13.40
13.33
13.27
416 Pages
22.20
18.86
16.86
16.19
15.35
14.82
14.63
14.43
14.36
14.30
448 Pages
23.52
20.06
17.98
17.28
16.43
15.88
15.68
15.47
15.40
15.34
480 Pages
24.86
21.30
19.13
18.45
17.52
16.95
16.65
16.53
16.46
16.40
512 Pages
26.18
21.94
20.09
19.54
18.59
17.89
17.68
17.57
17.50
17.44
544 Pages
27.45
23.07
21.16
20.20
19.39
18.89
18.68
18.57
18.50
18.44
576 Pages
27.88
24.36
22.39
21.39
20.58
20.06
19.84
19.72
19.66
19.59
608 Pages
29.10
25.49
23.46
22.42
21.58
21.06
20.83
20.72
20.66
20.59
640 Pages
30.24
26.21
24.34
23.52
22.61
22.11
21.86
21.75
21.68
21.62

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Quantity
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50
100
150
250
500
750 1000 1500 2000
32 Pages
6.93
4.91
3.78
3.29
2.93
2.56
2.41
2.24
2.15
2.06
48 Pages
7.92
5.85
4.35
3.93
3.55
3.14
2.95
2.81
2.70
2.60
64 Pages
8.66
6.39
5.07
4.66
4.07
3.62
3.49
3.32
3.20
3.11
96 Pages
10.45
7.46
6.34
5.66
5.18
4.71
4.52
4.33
4.18
4.09
112 Pages
11.39
8.22
6.84
6.29
5.69
5.25
5.01
4.85
4.73
4.64
128 Pages
11.58
8.94
7.48
6.75
6.17
5.75
5.55
5.38
5.22
5.13
144 Pages
12.39
9.31
7.88
7.35
6.74
6.30
6.02
5.84
5.74
5.64
160 Pages
13.20
10.02
8.50
7.97
7.26
6.75
6.58
6.39
6.29
6.19
176 Pages
14.01
10.70
9.12
8.37
7.82
7.29
7.11
6.91
6.77
6.66
192 Pages
13.76
11.38
9.44
8.95
8.37
7.82
7.55
7.39
7.28
7.17
208 Pages
14.48
11.78
10.10
9.38
8.85
8.26
8.07
7.90
7.79
7.68
224 Pages
15.28
12.51
10.78
10.03
9.48
8.88
8.66
8.50
8.38
8.28
240 Pages
16.00
13.16
11.37
10.59
10.05
9.41
9.19
9.02
8.85
8.78
256 Pages
16.72
13.81
11.68
11.15
10.49
9.92
9.65
9.48
9.35
9.29
272 Pages
17.47
14.49
12.29
11.63
11.06
10.37
10.20
10.03
9.90
9.84
288 Pages
17.49
14.64
12.87
12.18
11.62
10.89
10.71
10.54
10.41
10.34
304 Pages
18.17
15.26
13.51
12.73
12.16
11.42
11.23
11.05
10.92
10.85
320 Pages
18.85
15.81
13.80
13.29
12.43
11.91
11.74
11.56
11.42
11.36
352 Pages
20.25
17.08
14.96
14.31
13.54
12.99
12.74
12.54
12.48
12.41
384 Pages
21.67
17.79
16.14
15.46
14.68
14.01
13.82
13.62
13.56
13.49
416 Pages
22.50
19.14
17.12
16.45
15.60
15.07
14.88
14.68
14.61
14.55
448 Pages
23.83
20.36
18.26
17.56
16.70
16.14
15.94
15.73
15.66
15.60
480 Pages
25.20
21.61
19.43
18.74
17.80
17.23
16.93
16.82
16.75
16.68
512 Pages
26.53
22.27
20.41
19.85
18.90
18.19
17.98
17.87
17.80
17.74
544 Pages
27.83
23.42
21.50
20.52
19.72
19.21
19.00
18.88
18.82
18.75
576 Pages
28.27
24.73
22.74
21.73
20.93
20.40
20.18
20.06
19.99
19.93
608 Pages
29.51
25.88
23.83
22.78
21.95
21.42
21.19
21.08
21.01
20.95
640 Pages
30.66
26.63
24.74
23.90
22.99
22.48
22.23
22.13
22.06
22.00
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PRICES
Get a custom price

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Quantity
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50
100
150
250
500
750 1000 1500 2000
32 Pages
8.78
6.44
5.08
4.64
4.07
3.60
3.47
3.29
3.18
3.08
48 Pages
10.59
7.53
6.35
5.66
5.20
4.71
4.52
4.33
4.17
4.09
64 Pages
11.66
8.94
7.44
6.69
6.11
5.69
5.49
5.32
5.15
5.07
96 Pages
13.76
11.42
9.38
8.85
8.24
7.68
7.41
7.24
7.13
7.03
112 Pages
15.21
12.35
10.57
9.81
9.28
8.66
8.45
8.29
8.17
8.06
128 Pages
16.63
13.62
11.46
10.95
10.26
9.70
9.41
9.24
9.12
9.05
144 Pages
17.34
14.39
12.64
11.89
11.32
10.60
10.42
10.25
10.11
10.05
160 Pages
18.72
15.59
13.52
13.04
12.17
11.64
11.46
11.28
11.14
11.08
176 Pages
20.05
16.80
14.62
13.97
13.22
12.65
12.40
12.21
12.14
12.07
192 Pages
21.61
17.53
15.78
15.08
14.27
13.59
13.40
13.20
13.13
13.07
208 Pages
22.12
18.69
16.64
15.96
15.14
14.60
14.41
14.20
14.13
14.07
224 Pages
23.48
19.94
17.81
17.14
16.24
15.69
15.49
15.28
15.21
15.14
240 Pages
24.76
21.11
18.95
18.19
17.28
16.70
16.38
16.27
16.20
16.14
256 Pages
26.03
21.71
19.81
19.28
18.31
17.59
17.38
17.27
17.20
17.14
272 Pages
27.34
22.87
20.91
19.93
19.14
18.63
18.41
18.30
18.23
18.17
288 Pages
27.60
24.11
22.03
21.00
20.17
19.64
19.41
19.30
19.23
19.16
304 Pages
28.82
25.24
23.10
22.03
21.17
20.64
20.40
20.29
20.22
20.16
320 Pages
29.93
25.80
23.89
23.06
22.16
21.64
21.39
21.28
21.21
21.15
352 Pages
32.39
28.04
26.08
24.88
24.24
23.53
23.42
23.31
23.24
23.18
384 Pages
33.70
30.30
28.25
27.00
26.15
25.57
25.47
25.36
25.29
25.23
416 Pages
36.28
32.18
29.79
29.10
28.21
27.60
27.50
27.38
27.32
27.25
448 Pages
38.64
34.38
31.93
31.20
30.27
29.63
29.53
29.41
29.34
29.28
480 Pages
41.04
36.61
34.06
32.91
32.35
31.69
31.59
31.47
31.41
31.34
512 Pages
42.27
38.47
36.21
34.99
34.18
33.71
33.61
33.50
33.43
33.37
544 Pages
44.53
40.61
37.84
36.97
36.18
35.70
35.60
35.49
35.42
35.36
576 Pages
46.94
42.90
40.03
39.17
38.35
37.86
37.75
37.64
37.57
37.51
608 Pages
49.42
45.15
42.11
41.20
40.36
39.85
39.75
39.63
39.56
39.50
640 Pages
50.58
46.75
44.23
42.99
42.38
41.87
41.77
41.65
41.58
41.52

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Prices for Hardcover Binding


Cover: Full color 100# gloss,
laminated over binder board
Hardcover, adhesive
(PUR) binding
One online proof

THE FINE PRINT
Overruns may result, and are a standard occurrence in the printing industry. This means the
final quantity of books could be up to 10% greater than what you ordered. Overruns are priced
at the per-book production cost with design costs excluded.
Mixed interior pages: for pricing on hardcover
books that contain both color and black & white
interior text pages, obtain a quote from our
website.
Additional costs can include: color printing
on interior text, coated text paper, printed
endsheets, dustjackets, matte lamination,
imitation leather, book cloth, and printed proofs.
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PRICES
book cloth
dustjacket over cloth
Get a custom price

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5 x 8
Printed/Laminated Hardcover, BW Text, Adhesive (PUR) Bound
Quantity
25
50
100
250
500
750
1000
48 Pages
20.13
14.77
12.19
10.13
8.83
8.62
7.82
96 Pages
20.78
15.69
12.91
10.89
9.47
9.23
8.41
144 Pages
21.35
16.25
13.73
11.58
10.08
9.79
8.93
192 Pages
21.94
16.80
14.25
12.25
10.65
10.31
9.44
304 Pages
24.25
19.29
16.40
14.11
12.20
11.84
10.97
384 Pages
25.16
20.14
17.48
14.99
13.04
12.68
11.84
480 Pages
27.57
21.95
19.19
16.34
14.43
14.05
13.16
6x9

48 Pages
20.19
14.82
12.23
10.17
8.87
8.66
7.85
96 Pages
20.88
15.78
12.99
10.97
9.55
9.30
8.48
144 Pages
21.50
16.38
13.85
11.70
10.19
9.90
9.04
192 Pages
22.12
16.97
14.41
12.40
10.80
10.45
9.58
304 Pages
24.51
19.55
16.65
14.35
12.43
12.06
11.19
384 Pages
25.49
20.45
17.79
15.28
13.33
12.97
12.12
480 Pages
27.99
22.35
19.57
16.70
14.79
14.41
13.52
8 x 11

48 Pages
21.54
16.41
13.76
11.75
10.08
9.87
8.96
96 Pages
23.36
17.83
15.24
12.94
11.24
10.90
9.97
144 Pages
24.44
19.42
16.68
14.22
12.27
11.91
10.97
192 Pages
25.52
20.78
18.09
15.25
13.26
12.90
12.00
304 Pages
30.09
24.81
21.78
17.99
15.94
15.55
14.65
384 Pages
31.75
26.47
23.64
19.62
17.64
17.24
16.35
480 Pages
34.99
29.51
26.02
22.02
19.92
19.60
18.70
+ above for Cloth Hardcover
Arrestox B bookcloth, foil stamping
5 x 8 or 6 x 9
4.68
2.55
1.51
1.00
.88
.85
.74
8 x 11
5.77
3.53
2.44
1.87
1.42
1.39
1.24
+ above for Dustjacket

All sizes
4.81
Full color, 100# gloss stock, gloss lamination

3.29
2.38
2.02
1.65
1.56
1.42

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Prices for Plastic Spiral Binding


Black Plastic Spiral Binding
One online proof
THE FINE PRINT

Mixed interior pages: for pricing on plastic spiral books that contain both color and black &
Additional costs can include: color printing on interior text, coated text paper, matte 15
other plastic spiral colors, and printed proofs.
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PRICES
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or place an order
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5 x 8
Plastic Spiral Binding BW Text
Quantity
25
50
100
150
250
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750
1000
48 Pages
7.51
4.59
3.39
3.05
2.83
2.56
2.49
2.35
96 Pages
8.13
5.14
4.32
3.89
3.54
3.32
3.18
3.03
128 Pages
8.48
5.48
4.77
4.51
4.11
3.78
3.65
3.44
160 Pages
8.85
6.08
5.30
5.05
4.75
4.44
4.18
3.97
208 Pages
9.43
7.40
6.32
5.95
5.53
5.13
4.85
4.63
272 Pages
10.10
8.48
7.32
7.12
6.63
6.12
5.83
5.63
352 Pages
11.38
9.81
9.05
8.68
8.14
7.45
7.19
6.95
6x9

Quantity
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50
100
150
250
500
750
1000
48 Pages
7.57
4.64
3.43
3.09
2.87
2.60
2.53
2.39
96 Pages
8.24
5.23
4.40
3.97
3.62
3.39
3.25
3.10
128 Pages
8.61
5.60
4.88
4.62
4.21
3.88
3.74
3.53
160 Pages
9.00
6.22
5.43
5.18
4.88
4.56
4.30
4.09
208 Pages
9.62
7.59
6.50
6.13
5.70
5.29
5.01
4.79
272 Pages
10.34
8.72
7.54
7.34
6.84
6.33
6.03
5.84
352 Pages
11.69
10.10
9.34
8.96
8.40
7.71
7.45
7.21
8 x 11
Quantity
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50
100
150
250
500
750
1000
48 Pages
8.13
5.16
4.25
3.82
3.61
3.32
3.20
2.98
96 Pages
9.21
6.81
5.67
5.30
4.89
4.50
4.23
4.01
128 Pages
9.86
7.53
6.39
6.23
5.84
5.23
4.94
4.74
160 Pages
10.60
8.37
7.61
7.26
6.79
6.06
5.80
5.57
208 Pages
12.88
10.22
8.99
8.62
8.02
7.20
6.90
6.66
272 Pages
14.32
11.84
10.92
10.54
9.63
8.83
8.46
8.27
352 Pages
16.25
14.72
13.62
12.81
11.70
10.91
10.58
10.39

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Get a shipping
estimate with an
online quote
Shipping
Once completed, your books
are packed for shipping. We use
8 x 11 x 12 inch or 9 x 12 x 12 inch
boxes, depending on the book size.
Our carrier of choice is United
Parcel Service (UPS). Larger
quantities will be palletized and
sent by common freight carrier.
See the chart at right to determine
the approximate weight of each box,
depending upon the number of pages
and book dimensions. Typically, the
boxes for 6 x 9 books weigh 40 lbs.
each and the 5 x 8 and 8 x 11
boxes weigh 33 lbs. each. Shrink
wrapping is not available.
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PRICES
Trim Size:
5 x 8
6x9
8 x 11
64 pages
142
150
71
96
100
102
50
128
78
78
39
160
62
66
31
192
54
56
27
240
42
46
21
288
36
38
18
320
32
34
16
352
30
32
15
384
26
28
13
weight
33 lbs.
40 lbs.
33 lbs.
Approximate weight and count per carton
DESIGN
REVIEWERS AND MAINSTREAM PUBLISHERS are able
to tell good book design from bad. It is important to know

what design elements to look for when comparing your book
to others in the marketplace. Professional design will positively impact sales and give you credibility with potential readers
and industry professionals, while a homemade design may
appear amateurish.
Investing in good quality text and cover design will make
your book more readable and professional, resulting in notice
from booksellers, readers and publishers. Text layout is a subtle
design process involving more than justifying margins and
picking a typeface. With our design experience and knowledge
of book design software we can handle the many technical
details, and make your book look great in the process!
The Design Studio at Gorham Printing

People are often surprised to learn
that the text pages of a book are
designed. For every book that
attracts you in the bookstore,
someone took time and effort to
make the text design as beautiful
and readable as possible.
Likewise, cover design is much
more than drawing a picture to go
on a cover. Details such as choosing
appropriate typefaces, color themes,
attractive spacing and layout are all
considered for each individual cover.
You can design it yourself to save
costs, but designing your book to
industry standards takes experience
and technical knowledge.
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BOOK DESIGN
How does a great cover concept

happen? Factors such as visual
appeal, the audience for the book,
color and font usage are just some
of the factors to be considered. In
addition to conceptualizing the
cover, a designer must have the
technical skills to put those ideas
into print. Thats where we come
in. At Gorham Printing, years of
experience, expertise, and the right
tools enable our designers to give
your book a professional edge
that will boost sales!
Our proven approach will give you:

Collaboration. After reviewing your
project and discussing your design ideas,
we will develop imagery and layout.
Depending on your design level, we will
send an email review. Your choice is then
fine-tuned to a final design.
Cover image. We can obtain a
professional stock image that will perfectly
compliment your book. Or, we would be
happy to use an image you provide.
Color cover proof. Once a front cover
design has been established for a custom
cover, the spine and back will be designed
and a proof sent to you.
Great communication. We are easy
to contact via email or phone. Your
designer will work one-on-one with you
throughout the entire process.
BOOK DESIGN
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Level 1 Cover Design
At $100, this design level is suited for
At $250, this design level is suited
books with an emphasis on eBook

sales. Intended to look best on
ereader screens, the design includes
very basic type treatments, and one
simple graphic.
for autobiographies, memoirs, and

family histories.
Whats included:
Whats included:
One stock image for the front
cover or up to three images
provided by you.
One simple stock image

chosen by you
Background color of your choice
Simple type treatment for title
Back cover text
Basic backcover copy
Printed proof
Online proof (printed proof available

at additional charge)
Author photo on the back
Boy from
Eagletown
the
AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY & FAMILY HISTORY
JAMES ROBERT WILLIAMS
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BOOK DESIGN
Nothing
has
At $575 this design level will give
EN
3
THREE
1949
The Hollywood Murder Mysteries
peter s. fischer
Whats included:
to do with it
The Hollywood
you a cover that can be marketed

and branded, and will grab the
attention of publishers, agents and
consumers. Level 3 Cover Design
will enhance your marketing efforts,
in print or with online booksellers
like Amazon.
Consideration of genre and market

Custom type treatment
Up to three stock images, or we
can use photos or artwork that
you provide.
Emailed preview of the design
Pray for
Us Sinne rs
SEVEN
Author photo and short bio
The Hollywood Murder Mysteries
peter s. fischer
1953
Complete back cover text,

about the author and about
the book
Printed proof
J b l in Blue Satin
Back cover category
Some of the
cover designs for
Peter Fischers
Hollywood
Murder Mystery
series
See cover portfolio at:
peter s. fischer
www.gorhamprinting.com/
services-book-design/
cover-design-portfolio.html
der Mysteries
The Hollywood Mur
peter s. fischer
BOOK DESIGN
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Level 1 Text Design

For $2 per page (plus additional
cost of photos, logos, line art, maps
or graphs), your text pages are
expertly designed and formatted
to book-industry standards.
This design level is well suited
for: memoirs, fiction, life stories,
family histories and novels, but
is not suited for most non-fiction
books, text books, histories,
technical manuals, and religious
bookssee Level 2 Text Design.
Whats included:
Chapter one
My Childhood
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nim quismod oloborer si.
Basic Headers
Chapter Numbers and Names
Body Text
Copyright Page and Dedication
Table of Contents
Title Page
Basic page numbering
Online proof (printed proof available
at additional charge)
Footnotes
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See text portfolio at:

www.gorhamprinting.com/
services-book-design/
text-design-portfolio.html
Level 2 Text Design

For $4 per page (plus additional
cost of photos, logos, line art,
tables, charts, maps or graphs),
your text pages are professionally
designed and formatted to bookindustry standards. This design
level works well for religious texts,
poetry, technical manuals, scholarly
works and general non-fiction.
This design level is not suited for
complex works with labor-intensive
formatting such as pull quotes,
sidebars, multiple columns, or
indexessee Level 3 Text Design.
Kingfishers
hen traveling between Westport and Bay City and going across the
Elk River Bridge, there is often a larger-than-a-robin-sized bird hanging onto the electric cable over the water. It is a belted kingfisher, patiently
waiting for a small fish to swim by. Quickly the bird dives into the water,
appears again, fish in bill, and takes off for wherever his dining area is located.
Other than having feathers and wings, kingfishers do not resemble any
of our local birds. Their call is a harsh rattle instead of a song. They have
over-sized heads from which long sharp bills protrude. Heads are tufted with
gray feathers, neck is white, and eyes are dark. A gray band crosses the neck.
Only the female has the rust-colored band across the white belly but
both have short striped tails. Wings are dark gray and decorated with little
white dots. In flight, they beat in an irregular manner. The voice of a kingfisher is a harsh rattle.
A kingfisher can perch without moving until it spots something swimming below. It will sometimes fly out over the water and hover as though
taking aim before diving. If the prey is missed, it will repeat the wait from
the same perch or from another spot near by.
For their nests, these birds are known to dig a horizontal tunnel several
feet into a steep bank, often above a river. The tunnel is lined with unusual
bits of debris. It must be suitable, because thats where the female lays several
eggs. The nests are so well hidden, they have seldom been seen by humans.
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Whats included:
All features of Level 1
Emailed preview of the design before
proof is printed
Dedication, Preface, Foreword,
Introduction, Acknowledgements,
Endnotes and Footnotes
Sources, Bibliography,
Appendices, Chapter Notes
Bulleted or Numbered Lists
Running Headers
Order Form
Printed proof
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Level 3 Text Design

For $6 per page (plus the
additional cost of photos, logos,
line art, tables, charts, maps
or graphs), your text pages are
designed and formatted with
attention-grabbing details for a
unique look. Level 3 Text Design
is perfect for complex designs with
labor-intensive formatting such as
pull quotes, sidebars, indexes, and
multiple columns books. This level
covers every book design detail.
Whats included:
All features of Level 1 and Level 2
Emailed preview of the design before
proof is printed
Index design (from tagged le)
Images that bleed o edge
Running headers or footers
Multiple columns
Pull quotes
Sidebars
Printed proof
Salal
Gaultheria Shallon
Salal is one of our most common and most overlooked berries. It grows in lush thickets under open evergreen forests,
or in sunny areas where there is sufficient moisture and good
drainage. The leaves are thick, dark green on top and noticeably waxy. Spring flowers look like little white bells (sticky and
slightly hairy), and the berries are a blue-black when ripe. Salal
berries are ready between July and September. They vary from
delicious and enticing to bland and boring, depending on their
soil and the amount of sun. Always taste the berries before you
gather them, and if the flavor does not suit you, try traveling to
a different bush a little farther away. Just a short distance can
Sawtooth Berry Fields
Traditional Foods, Huckleberry Heaven and Restoration

Our beloved Mother Nature provides us (Salish Sea Natives) with an array of precious traditional
ffood gift s. From the shores of the Puget Sound to the crests of the Cascade Mountains, the use of
each gift varies from a staple food source to utilitarian purposes, such as basketry and cordage.
Of all the gift s there is one that can be assured to be coveted by all Salish Sea Natives
the precious Huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum) or s.wedax in Southern Puget Sound
language. Some individuals use specific indicators in the lower elevations of their villages to
signify when it is time to make the annual pilgrimage to their favorite harvesting site, or as I like
to refer to as their very own Huckleberry Heaven which can be located anywhere between
3,500 to 6,000 feet above sea level. Indicators vary and will depend on the individual. Some use
the call of the Red Winged Flicker or some use the Fireweed plant to notify them that it is time
to pull their baskets out of storage and prepare for approximately three weeks of gathering one of
mother natures most delectable and nutritious treats.
The berry to this day is considered by some to be worth its weight in gold. The nutritional
value alone places this food gift in a very unique category, the medicinal properties which can
address some extremely serious health issues among Native Communities in the 21st century.
(Those readers who are familiar with traditional teachings will understand why I will not provide
more what is considered privileged information/teachings beyond what has been mentioned).
make a big difference in taste. Like many

other berries, salal is very nutritious,
containing vitamin C and antioxidants.
Salal berries were once a commonly
eaten food. They were traditionally
mashed and mixed with dried meat or
fish, then were dried into cakes that were
stored to be eaten in the winter months.
Many people preferred to rehydrate the
cakes in water, then dip them into seal,
whale or eulachon oil. This was highenergy food that fishermen, hunters or
travelers could rely on in the same way
people use power bars today.
WA R R E N K I N G G E O R G E , M U C K L E S H O O T T R I B E
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Design Process
How do we design?
Pricing Caveats
To design your text pages, we

will need a text file of the book
to import into Adobe InDesign.
Some programs we accept:
Microsoft Word (any version),
Wordperfect, Appleworks or
Microsoft Publisher. We require
the whole book as a single file.
Graphics or photos will be added
at additional cost, see page 38.
Prices are based on hourly estimate,

if time exceeds that allowed, more
charges could result. Design is
work for hire; the finished design
is the property of the customer.
Design Level per page price does
not include the cost for each image.
Proof prices after first proof from a Gorham Printing design

Type of file:
Printed (unbound)
Online
Black-and-white text pages
$31.50
$12.50
Color text pages
$49.50
$12.50
Cover
$6.00
$5.00
Editorial changes
$92.00 per hour
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Page Screen
A D E PA RTM E N T O F G O R H A M P R I N T I N G
Join the global publishing revolution! Now, as never before, authors can reach
a wider audience with multiple book formats. Sales of eBooks are growing,
but printed books continue to be relevant and loved. Get the best of both
worlds with a combination package.
What is Page & Screen?
How much does it cost?
Page & Screen is a department of

Gorham Printing that combines
printed books with eBooks in a
single package. We do not design
eBooks by themselves, only in
combination with printed books
(we are a printer, after all!)
To get an accurate price for

your specific book, go to www.
gorhamprinting.com/quoting.
Images, videos or special formatting
will increase the cost.
You will get the best price if we
make your eBook from text pages
that we have designed for you from
the start. If you provide a PDF,
we will need to work backwards
to redesign your text in Adobe
InDesign, which will cost more.
What are the two eBook file types?

MOBI format is for Amazon Kindle.
EPUB format is for all other devices
(such as iPad and Nook).
Where do I sell my eBooks?

We can set your book up for sale at
Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Or,
you can sell it yourself from your
own website.
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eBook Design
We approach eBooks as a new
form of book design that is not
inferior to traditional book design
just different. Other companies
outsource eBook design overseas, or
use automated processes that grind
up and spit out whatever is put into
them. We feel that a designers touch
results in the best eBook.
Design for eBooks is more limited
than print design, with less choices
in typefaces, formatting and image
placement. However, eBooks offer
new possibilities through interactive
features like searches, web links,
unlimited color, audio and video.
Great eBook design is more than a
mere conversion, but a thoughtful
use of the features allowed by the
eBook formats and devices. Not all
book designs for print will work well
as an eBook, however.
Whats included:
Cover graphic to upload to
booksellers
Linked Table of Contents
Active hyperlinks
Graphics of title page and
copyright page
Resizing illustrations and photos,
and setting inline with captions
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Design it Yourself
Text Design for Print
What we do with your files
If you choose to do your own design,

we require a PDFfile for printing.
A PDF file can be made from
a variety of software, including
MSWord, MSPublisher and Adobe
InDesign. A PDF file will lock in
your fonts, photos and design, so the
layout will not be altered when the
file is printed. Making a PDF is the
last step of the process, and should
only occur after final editing and
all our layout and PDF instructions
have been followed. See our website
for complete specs.
When we receive your PDF file,

we will evaluate it with Enfocus
Pitstop to check for problems that
could cause your book to print
incorrectly. We will check for lowresolution images, bleeds, page size,
margins and any other possible
printing issues. If problems are
found, we will ask you to send a
revised file. Text PDF files are also
imposed, which means that the
pages are put into a particular order
for digital printing.
Proof prices after first proof from a PDF file

Type of new PDF file:
Printed (unbound)
Online
Black-and-white text pages
$54.00
$42.50
Color text pages
$72.00
42.50
Cover
$26.00
$20.00
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Cover Design for Print

To save costs, you may also
choose to design your own cover.
Programs like Adobe InDesign or
Illustrator are typically used for
book cover layout. As with text
design, we require a trouble-free
PDF file for printing.
Covers Require:
A properly-designed cover requires
precise measurements of the trim
size and spine width, with an
inch bleed on all outside edges.
The cover must be provided as a
single PDF le. See our website for
complete detailed specications.
Get Specifications at:

www.gorhamprinting.com
Step 1: Design Your Text
Go to Design It Yourself>
Text Specs for links to text
design instructions.
or Design Your Cover
Cover Specs for links to cover
design instructions.
Step 2: Make a PDF

Go to Design It Yourself and
choose the side link How to
Make a PDF
Step 3: Send us your files

Upload Files to send your
les to us one at a time.
Multiple les may be
zipped together.
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How to Get Started

Go to: www.gorhamprinting.com/quoting
Follow our user-friendly step-bystep instructions to get a price or
start your job. You will be able to:
Create an account
Get a price
Pay your deposit of half down
(pay automatically via credit
card, or send in a check or
money order).
Submit your book les
Submitting Files
When you send le from our
website, we can take up to 10 GB.
Or place the les on a CD, DVD or
ash drive and mail directly to us.
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For PDF Files:

If you are submitting PDF files,
we will check and process your file
within 34 business days. If there
are problems with your files, we will
notify you within that timeframe.
For Design Work:

We will contact you to discuss your
book design. The design process
will take approximately 23 weeks.
If you have photos for us to scan
and place within your text, please
number your photographs to match
numbers in the text file that will
mark their locations.
Prices are based on an hourly
estimate. If time exceeds that
allowed, more charges could result.
Design is work for hire and is
the property of the customer.
Proofing
What will the page count be?
When we design your book, the
number of pages will probably
change from your original manuscript. See the formulas below to
calculate an estimated page count.
Dont forget to consider the
space taken by photos or drawings.
Also allow additional pages for
front matter and back matter.
Total word count divided by
words per page equals
approx. page count
Book size
Words
per page
5x8
300
6x9
350
8x10 or 8x11
400
Depending on your design level,

either a printed or online first proof
is included. Additional online or
printed proofs maybe be purchased.
Each proof must be signed off
before moving to the next step.
Production Time
Once you have approved your final
proof, your book will get in line for
production. Add an additional week
to production time for any changes.
How long does production take?
Softcover
2-3 weeks
Hardcover
5-7 weeks
Spiral
3-4 weeks
Once completed, your books will be

shipped, or you can pick them up in
person at our shop.
Keep in mind, additional
proofs will add expense and
slow down production time.
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Image Guidelines
Getting your images
Website Images: Photo les taken
from web pages are low resolution
(usually 72 dpi), which is ne
for screen display, but far below
acceptable quality for printing.
Digital Camera: Most digital
cameras take large-dimension 72 dpi
JPG photo les. Using Photoshop,
their dimensions can be reduced
while the dpi is increased to 300.
They can then be saved as TIF les.
Scanning: If scanning at 100% of
size, scan at 300 dpi and save as TIF
les. If enlarging photo, scan at a
higher dpi.
Photos
When printed, a photo is made up of a
pattern of dots.
300 dpi .tif le is preferable to .jpg
Mode for BW printing: Grayscale
Mode for color printing:
Either CMYK or RGB can be used.
Work
Price
Digital photo file:

optimize and place
with caption:
4.00 each
Original paper photo:

scan, optimize and
place with caption:
$7.00 each
Online Stock Photos: Professional

photo les can be found at many
stock image companies online.
What is Photo Optimization?

Using Adobe Photoshop, we adjust the
darkest and lightest parts of the image
so it has a good tonality (this makes the
photo print optimally, and also gives
all the photos within the book a similar
look.) We also crop, sharpen and resize.
original photo
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after optimization
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THE TASK OF MARKETING your book is in your hands.
These days, the publishing model has changed, providing

more promotional tools for the self-publisher. These pages
contain some useful tips that will help you market your book.
Selling your book

Marketing your book as an unknown
author can be a challenge, to say
the least. Self-publishers generally
do not have the contacts or clout to
maneuver their books into major
book selling channels. Yet there
are many other avenues to get your
book recognized byand sold to
potential readers.
To better understand how to
market your book, ask yourself
these questions:
You know your book bestand

selling your book yourself is the
most practical way to get the book
in front of your audience. Where do
they shop? What do they like to do?
How can you contact them?
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Self publishing is an investment

in your idea or story. A short run
of 25-50 review copies might be a
good start to distribute free in order
to generate buzz. You can reprint
the book later at higher quantities
when sales take off. If your market is
already established, you might want
to order 1000 to 2000 copies to keep
the per-book costs low.
Does my book fit a Niche Market?
Whos your audience?
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Some authors deal with subject

matter that has a small field of
interest or niche market. These books
are sometimes easier to sell because it
is simpler to identify the market. For
example, a book on birds in Western
Washington might be promoted with
greater success sending out flyers or
postcards to bird clubs than trying
to work through a mass-market
bookstore.
Marketing Tips
Edit and design stage
Apply for ISBN and/or PCN:
(See pages 47 and 48.) ISBNs can

be ordered online and purchased
immediately. The PCN application
(for a Library of Congress Control
Number or LCCN) takes longer,
so allow up to 10 days.
Consult a professional editor:
An essential element of any book

especially a self-published oneis
editing! An editors experienced
eye can spot inconsistencies and
mistakes in the text or storyline,
pinpointing the strengths and
weaknesses without changing
the authors voice. See the Design It
Yourself section of our website for a
list of recommended editors.
Create a logo: A logo of your
publishing company on all

correspondence and printed
publications will go a long way
in marketing your book.
Professionally designed cover:
The average book buyer is drawn

in by a well-designed cover. After
thataccording to marketing
expertsyou have about fifteen
seconds to hook them with your
back cover copy (see page 43).
An order form: Placed on one of
the last pages, the order form is an

excellent way to maintain continuing
sales of the book.
Self-Publishing Help
Check out regional and national
booksellers and publishing groups
for help in marketing, such as
Independent Book Publishers
Association, ibpa-online.org.
They are a professional organization
of self publishers and small
presses just like you, and oer
tons of information, publicity
avenues and discounts with
various large companies such
as distributors and shippers.
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Use the web
Start a blog: Free online sites such
Get a website: Obtain a domain
name: for your company, book title

or your name. Create a website that
showcases information about your
book, including excerpts, an image
of your book cover and a way for
book orders to be submitted to
you via the web. We recommend
Wordpress.com, for ease of setup
and maintenance.
Create an email announcement:
A simple email letter with an image

of your book can be an effective
promotional tool to your friends and
family. Encourage them to forward!
Online articles: You can reach
hundreds of thousands of people

online. You can submit your press
release to places like prleap.com,
pr.com or prweb.com, where it is
possible your article may also be
picked up by news media.
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as blogger.com allow you to post

information about the subject matter
of your book, yourself, or upcoming
events. Request to be a guest blogger
on another site where the audience
might be interested in your books
subject matter.
Social Media
More and more, savvy authors
are using social media to extend
their audiences and build their
platform. All it takes is time.
Creating a fan page in Facebook,
opening a Twitter account, or
starting a board on Pinterest are
ways you can interact with your
readers and learn from other writers.
Set up an account at LinkedIn, its
not just for job resums. Create a
profile in Goodreads for you and
your book(s). The more areas on the
Internet you spread the word
about your book, the more
ripples will fan out.
In the news
Contact newspapers: Write a press
release. This is usually a one-page

article about you, your book or the
subject matter. Hook a reporters
interest with a strong opening
paragraph, and make them want to
know more. For tips, start at Paul
Krupins site directcontactpr.com.
Print advertising
Create promotional pieces: have
a professional designer create
items to assist in marketing such as
bookmarks with your web address
or phone number, business cards,
posters, flyers or brochures.
Back cover real estate

If a front cover catches a buyers
eye, the high-end real estate on
the back cover will seal the deal.
What goes onto a back cover?

Category: Your back cover should
include a subject category at the
top. This is a standardized heading
used to help bookstores know
where to place your book on their
shelves. You can nd a complete
list at Book Industry Study Group,
bisg.org.
Summary: A 100 to 200-word
summary block will convey whats
inside the book. You might use
bullet points depending on the
type of book.
Endorsements: One or two reviews
or cover blurbs are nice to have.
See endorsementquest.com for
tips and a sample endorsement
request letter in an eBook by
Gregory Kompes.
About the Author: A 100-word or
shorter description about you with
a full-color head shot if youd like.
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Enter competitions
Enter writing or design
competitions: Many organizations
sponsor awards for excellence in

writing and design. There is usually
a fee involved per category:
Writers Digest International
Self-Publishing Book Awards:
Go to writersdigest.com,
click on Competitions.
Independent Publisher Book
Awards (Ippy Awards): Go to
independentpublisher.com.
Get out there
Click on Book Awards.
Host an autograph party: Send out
invitations and flyers in advance to

advertise the release of your book.
Arrange speaking engagements:
Offer to speak for free as an expert

in your field and subject matter, and
sell copies of your book afterward.
This could be at a local library,
community college or coffee shop.
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Ben Franklin Awards: sponsored

by IBPA, The Independent
Book Publishers Association:
Go to ibpa-online.org, click
on Seminar and Awards.
More marketing help

Pick up other tips for getting your
book noticed from book marketing
expert Penny Sansevieri at
amarketingexpert.com.
Approach stores
Locally owned bookstores: They
usually require a 40-50% discount.

For a list of independent bookstores
in your area or in a specific zip code,
go to Indiebound.org.
Online bookstores and retailers:
Though selling your book yourself

has a larger profit margin, thirdparty sales avenues are available.
Depending on which way you
go, anticipate losing 40 to 60% of
the retail price. Many bookstores
prefer to buy from distributors and
warehouses such as Ingrams, Baker
& Taylor or IPG. A distributors
fee is usually 10-20% on top of the
bookstore percentage.
At Amazon.com, scroll to the

bottom of their home page and
review Make Money With Us for
various options.
At BarnesandNoble.com, click on
Publisher and Author Guidelines
at the bottom of the web site for
information about submitting
your book.
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Register your Book

Basic copyright
Register as copyright holder
To copyright your book, simply

place a notice on the copyright page.
The word copyright and the symbol
customarily appear along with the
year of first publication and the
name of the copyright owner
(see example).
Registering your work officially

recognizes you as the copyright
holder. Although recommended,
it is not absolutely necessary to
register your work. Copyright is
secured automatically when the
work is created, however, registration
strengthens your legal position.
More information on this subject is
available at www.copyright.gov.
After your book is printed, you
may register your copyright by
sending the following items to the
U.S. Copyright Office: Form TX,
a $65 paper filing fee (or $35 online
filing fee) and two copies of your
book (one if it is not for sale).
Copyright 2012
Bill Shakespeare
All rights reserved.
You may then elaborate on the
all rights reserved phrase if you
wish. Check other books for
accepted variations.
Register your copyright:

Go online:
www.copyright.gov
Call for information:
(202) 707-3000
Call for Forms:
(202) 707-9100
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ISBN and Barcode

The International Standard Book
Number (ISBN) is a 13-digit
number that uniquely identifies
your printed book as a specific title
from a specific publisher (you).
If you plan to sell your printed
books or eBooks through
booksellers, it is recommended to
purchase an ISBN for each edition.
If your book will be sold primarily
to family and friends, through your
website, or by back-of-the-room
sales, an ISBN is not necessary.
Visit www.myidentifiers.com to
purchase your ISBNs. The charge
for a single number is $125.00 and a
block of ten numbers is $295.00.
For the fastest service, use their
website to purchase.
A separate ISBN is required for
each type of book producedfor
example, a trade-paperback edition,
a Kindle edition and an iPad edition
would all have separate ISBNs.
How to get an ISBN:

Go online:
www.myidentifiers.com
Fax:
(908) 219-0188
Barcode
Printed books should have a
barcode of the ISBN on the back
cover. A barcode is a graphic of
vertical lines that encodes numerical
information that can be scanned
for sales or inventory (see the back
of this book). The ISBN number is
used to create the barcode, but the
number and the barcode are two
different things.
You can purchase both the
number and barcode from the ISBN
websiteor you can purchase the
number only, and for $25.00, have
us make your barcode and place it
on your back cover.
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Library of Congress, PCN Number

These numbers are issued prior
to publication, and are reserved
for books intended for distribution to
libraries. The number is called
the Preassigned Control Number
(PCN) and may be requested by
submitting a one-page application
to the Library of Congress.
The number is then printed on
the copyright page of your book,
preceded by the phrase, Library
of Congress Control Number.
Once the book is published,
one complimentary copy is
sent to the Library of Congress.
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How to get a PCN number:

http://pcn.loc.gov
There are no fees for participating

in the PCN program. If you believe
your work would be appropriate for
libraries, request a PCN.
Participation sometimes results
in orders for your book from sources
who would not have known about it
otherwise.
For more information, guidelines about what books qualify,
instructions and PCN forms,
visit their website.
THE PARTS
OF A BOOK
A BOOK IS MORE than the sum of its parts. Most people
have read, owned and seen many books in their lives, and not
consciously noticed the structure. The following pages will
give you a basic knowledge of what parts make up a book.
Typesetting
Choosing a Typeface
Traditionally, typefaces for books
have serifs on their letterforms.
Serifs are the strokes that project
from the top or bottom of the main
stroke of the letter. They assist
readability by keeping the readers
eye flowing horizontally across the
words. Typefaces without serifs
(sans serif) are fine for headings,
but dont work well for large
sections of body copy.
The tone or feeling of the typeface
is very important. Typefaces will
exude a mood that can enhance
your writing when used effectively.
First and foremost, the forms of the

letters themselves contribute much to
legibility or its opposite.
Jan Tschichold, The Form of the Book
Type
SERIF
XHEIGHT
BASELINE
SERIF
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Traditional Rules
of Typography for Books
Book design (or typesetting) does
not follow the same rules taught in
most keyboarding classes. When
setting up text pages, the following
guidelines follow book-industry
standards:
1. Book text is usually justified,
spanning the width of the text
column between the margins.
2. Italics should be used for
emphasis. Avoid using all-caps,
underlining or bold type.
3. Books are often set somewhat
smaller than 12 points. Check
copies of books you enjoy
reading and you will probably be
surprised by the size of the type.
4. Forget what you were taught in
typing class, books use only one
space after periods.
5. The first paragraph of a chapter

(or the start of any new section)
should not be indented.
6. Use indents at the beginning
of each paragraph rather than
gaps or open areas between
paragraphs. Indents should be
small (.25 of an inch).
7. Leading is a specific numeric
measurement, and is not the
same as double-spacing in
word-processing software.
Default leading is generally
25% more than the point
size of the type.
Definitions:
Point Size: The unit of measure
for the size of letters. There are
12 points in one pica and 6 picas
in one inch.
Leading (rhymes with sledding):
The space between lines of type.
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Our Favorite Typefaces

The typeface chosen for the body text has a great impact on communication with
the reader. The reader will probably never directly analyze each letter of the
typeface, but their interaction with the typeface can shape their comprehension
and attitude toward what they are reading.
Minion
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
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Minion is a modern typeface, designed by Robert Slimbach in 1990
and inspired by classical Renaissance typefaces. It is very readable and
applicable for any style of book. We use Minion more than any other
typeface. It is the primary typeface used in this catalog.
Arno Pro
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Arno is a new design by Robert Slimbach, inspired by the Italian

Renaissance. It is warm and readablea modern take on a traditional
style. The font family includes an array of swashes, weights and
characters, making it a very well-rounded typeface for books.
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Garamond
Garamond was designed in the 1500s, but has a timeless appeal. The
letterforms are open and round, resulting in a highly readable typeface.
It has a soft feeling, and is well-suited to poetry books and novels.
Sabon
Designed by Jan Tschichold in the 1960s, this typeface has enjoyed
extensive use in magazines and books for years.
Why not Times Roman?

Originally designed for the narrow columns of newspapers, Times Roman is
(unfortunately) thought of as the most standard serif typeface. It is much
less readable than the other faces on this page and much less attractive.
Its best to avoid using this typeface, especially when so many other
professional typefaces are available!
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Margins and Words per Page

INCH
INCH
Sularbit. Nocurbit. Cit, cuppl. Fice ac ta, nocchuius, quit, escesente

aris Mulina, Cupimulos re nordientem simihil icondactus atienat
quam publis terma, que et iptere consula consum cenatin
tescris. Omnovem, utem acivit; nonsta dum quam erit. Si consilis
inatu conculis, mentes intribensus, si cidiem noc terfecendam
termihil vigna imo conste, quodi, consul commovere, vagin ium
concultuam publiaet ius ia L. Fulius; hui et dum supimil iumus;
noculla ribuntid renterid ca pre res, non tuit.
Nitemno nequam nonsulla ituitantique factorum at, que deatia
me consi consum inprem mentifex num orae, vit, consunt ernius
hocre cre poponstre tus latiam iam incum res serio ca; nicente
morionsimus acta, nit; et ne et? Aximil conoctus, Palici ingultortus,
cae temquos, omnimmo vitret L. Nihi, quam te, P. Equam pos
hoccior untemus, cres rem catquo ia int.
Vivilicae aucii publint, nor hortuit vitu it ves consus, potil con
dicidet, es obunter riptea con Etra, quos et inpributu iae aut L.
Iferfecrit fac vaginatum poentidea nocultur ina, quidium avoctam
omnihin sendessilis ponfenat oca; Catur, qua ver hebemur. Suncur
acit? Muliisq uitimpestro egerium verfica vide converf icidet
abentuam dicatus ius M. Batu quita Satod C. Otandac ipientessis.
Ad sus virmandam, nihilicae nihilicatu me cus, quam re iam morid
delari et? quam publi pravoltuam prius es amdiis inte facibus
facta vid fue publi, quam nem se tu conscere tanum iam Romanti
publi incem aucessideti, ella re, crum medo, quis, fuide tusula
centre cenius? Hem orae no. Mulibunclus condius, patus, ublius
satius abessim sentemum inti, quam fatorum publiac emoente
llaressente, fore enihil habes con tasto C. Seror horae, vit iae med
consuam et L. Serdi, conveniquit; ipiontiam. Ena, patu vium tin
pes audentervis, ortant.
Faucon Itabi se, consimunum publist? Ahae tem. Us
verfenatumPateremo ratatu it faccips, que a nons videface perum
autus peris apescip senatumumus
Smaller format margins

General margins for 5 x 8
and 6 x 9 books are a
minimum of of an inch.
INCH
Similar to matting artwork:

A page looks better to the eye when
the bottom margin is largest.
1 INCH
1 INCHES
Larger format margins

For larger format books, it is best to
give the type lots of air all around
for readability. The maximum line
width of a 8 x 11 book should be
six-inches for a single column. Photos
can utilize the space outside of
the text block. You can opt for two
narrower columns instead, but this
can make a more complex design.
1
INCHES
Sularbit. Nocurbit. Cit, cuppl. Fice ac ta, nocchuius, quit, escesente aris Mulina,
Cupimulos re nordientem simihil icondactus atienat quam publis terma, que et
iptere consula consum cenatin tescris. Omnovem, utem acivit; nonsta dum quam
erit. Si consilis inatu conculis, mentes intribensus, si cidiem noc terfecendam
termihil vigna imo conste, quodi, consul commovere, vagin ium concultuam
publiaet ius ia L. Fulius; hui et dum supimil iumus; noculla ribuntid renterid ca
pre res, non tuit.
Nitemno nequam nonsulla ituitantique factorum at, que deatia me consi
consum inprem mentifex num orae, vit, consunt ernius hocre cre poponstre
tus latiam iam incum res serio ca; nicente morionsimus acta, nit; et ne et? Aximil
conoctus, Palici ingultortus, cae temquos, omnimmo vitret L. Nihi, quam te, P.
Equam pos hoccior untemus, cres rem catquo ia int.
Vivilicae aucii publint, nor hortuit vitu it ves consus, potil con dicidet, es
obunter riptea con Etra, quos et inpributu iae aut L. Iferfecrit fac vaginatum
poentidea nocultur ina, quidium avoctam omnihin sendessilis ponfenat oca;
Catur, qua ver hebemur. Suncur acit? Muliisq uitimpestro egerium verca vide
converf icidet abentuam dicatus ius M. Batu quita Satod C. Otandac ipientessis.
Ad sus virmandam, nihilicae nihilicatu me cus, quam re iam morid delari et? quam
publi pravoltuam prius es amdiis inte facibus facta vid fue publi, quam nem se tu
conscere tanum iam Romanti publi incem aucessideti, ella re, crum medo, quis,
fuide tusula centre cenius? Hem orae no. Mulibunclus condius, patus, ublius
satius abessim sentemum inti, quam fatorum publiac emoente llaressente, fore
enihil habes con tasto C. Seror horae, vit iae med consuam et L. Serdi, conveniquit;
ipiontiam. Ena, patu vium tin pes audentervis, ortant.
Faccips, que a nons videface perum autus peris apescip senatumumusMulem
avo, Catiam dicaedi, se nerfectus vervidem temorum terum mo inam tampro es
loculest vignati ampervilic menteritris An vagina, consim perfec vitium occivid
Catqua publibuntera mena L. It.
Ectus hocam deps, num pra des, publint eatquo mors sente culeriam pero iam
quon Et Vivehemenare inatur quam et, qua praectus vivita quem quonsula re co
Catil vitra consuli ctorit.entidea nocultur ina, quidium avoctam omnihin sendessilis
ponfenat oca; Catur, qua ver hebemur. Suncur acit? Muliisq uitimpestro egerium
verca vide converf icidet abentuam dicatus ius M. Batu quita Satod C. Otandac
ipientessis. Ad sus virmandam, nihilicae nihilicatu me cus, quam re iam morid delari
et? quam publi pravoltuam prius es amdiis inte facibus fact
2 INCHES
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1
INCHES
How many words on a page?

Space Saver: Arno Pro ,10.7 point type,15 point leading
The typeface chosen for a book is perhaps the most important aspect of the whole
design. Each typeface will convey a particular mood to the writing, subconsciously
supporting the feelings evoked by the words. In this computer age of thousands of
typefaces produced by many manufacturers, with trendy new faces designed every
day, those that reign have proven themselves over years of typesetting use.
approximate words per page: 5 x 8: 400, 6 x 9: 425
Optimum: Arno Pro, 11.7 point type, 16 point leading
The typeface chosen for a book is perhaps the most important aspect of the
whole design. Each typeface will convey a particular mood to the writing,
subconsciously supporting the feelings evoked by the words. In this computer
age of thousands of typefaces produced by many manufacturers, with trendy
new faces designed every day, those that reign have proven themselves over
years of typesetting use.
Large Type: Arno Pro, 12.2 point type, 16.5 point leading
The typeface chosen for a book is perhaps the most important aspect of
the whole design. Each typeface will convey a particular mood to the writing, subconsciously supporting the feelings evoked by the words. In this
computer age of thousands of typefaces produced by many manufacturers,
with trendy new faces designed every day, those that reign have proven
themselves over years of typesetting use.
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Page Layout Details

Headers
Headers at the top of each page or
footers at the bottom of each page
are a design option. They are not
necessary in every case; for novels
and poetry books a simple page
number is sufficient. Traditionally,
the authors name appears on the
left and the books title on the right.
In reference books, cookbooks
and manuals, the chapter name
is sometimes used in the header
(called running headers).
Page Number Placement

Page numbers can
be placed at the top
outsides, bottom
outsides or bottom
centers. However, they
should not be placed
all on the left or all on
the right. If placed in
this manner, the page
numbers will not line
up back to back.
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It is best to set headers as small

caps with wide letterspacing in
a heavy version of the body text
typeface. Headers should be set at
8 or 9 points, depending upon the
typeface. Headers are usually best
aligned to the outside top margin of
every page, with the page number
on the extreme outside (there should
be at least .2 inches between the
number and the header).
PAGE NUMBER ON OUTSIDE
18 AUTHOR
BOOK TITLE 19
Chapter Headlines
The first page of every chapter
usually contains a chapter number
and headline at the top and a page
number at the bottom. There are
numerous design approaches one
can take for these pages, which
often depend upon the books
subject matter. For example, a
headline for a book with a serious
subject matter would be better set
with everything flush left, while
fiction and personal-history books
look more friendly with chapter
numbers and headlines centered.
Footnotes
Footnotes should appear at the
bottom of the page with their
corresponding number and should
be within the text block boundary.
They are usually set two point sizes
smaller than the body text; 8 point
type on 9 point leading is a good rule

of thumb. There should be about .25
of an inch of space between the top
of the footnote and the body text.
The footnote should always be set
flush left and justified only when
extremely long (6 lines or more).
Footnotes are often set with a
.5 point line rule over them to
distinguish them from the body
text. If no line is used, the text of
the footnote can be italicized to
distinguish it from the body text.
This should be avoided if possible
because often there are italicized
references in the footnote that
would then have to be un-italicized
to set them apart.
The number of the footnote should
be super-scripted, but care should be
taken that it does not get too small
for readability.1
This is an example of a good way to set the type of a footnote.
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Front Matter Pages

Front Matter Headlines
Copyright Page
Traditionally, chapters were started

on right-hand (recto) pages only.
Current industry standards often
use the next-available page.
The headlines of these pages
are usually about 4-8 points bigger
than the text point size and are
often designed differently than
the headlines of each chapter.
Front matter is typically numbered
using lowercase Roman numerals.
Numbering will restart on the first
page of Chapter One with Arabic
numerals.
The copyright page should be the

first left page after the title page.
The type size is smaller than that
used for the body of the text, but it is
usually the same face. It is usually set
up so the last line falls at the bottom
margin boundary. A page number
should not appear.
Title Page
The Title page is always on the
right-hand side. It may include a
small piece of artwork relating to the
cover, or a small graphical element
between the title and author. A page
number should not appear.
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Dedication Page
The Dedication is usually across
from the Copyright page. It can
be larger or more decorative as it
is floating on an empty page. It is
usually set toward the middle of
the page vertically.
Foreword
A Foreword is generally written
about the book by someone other
than the author and is usually about
2-4 pages long. Note the spelling of
Forewordthink of before the
words.
title page
copyright page
dedication
foreword
contents
preface
acknowledgments
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Contents
Acknowledgments
The term Table of Contents has

gone out of favor in recent years;
Contents is preferred. All sections
and chapters should be included,
plus subheadlines if it is a technical
work. Leaders (a line of dots) can
be used between the chapter and its
corresponding page number.
The Acknowledgments page is the

authors area to thank everyone who
assisted in any phase of the books
production.
Preface
The Preface is written by the author
and contains reasons for writing the
book and the research undertaken.
Introduction
The Introduction contains material
relevant to the text and should
introduce the main concepts; such
as the historical background for the
book. It should appear just before
the first chapter, and should start on
a right-hand page.
How Low?
The front matter pages usually start lower down on the page than the
rst pages of the chapters. The Dedication, Foreword, Contents, Preface,
Acknowledgments and Introduction all start consistently at the same
location on the page. Two exceptions: the title page and the copyright page.
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Back Matter Pages

The back matter type size can be
smaller than the rest of the body text
since it is used for reference. Not all
books require all of these pages, but
this order is the industry standard.
Appendix
The Appendix usually contains
explanations that help clarify the
text, such as laws, documents, lists,
charts and tables.
Endnotes
When a notation or explanation is
too large for a footnote, it should
appear as an Endnote at the back.
Glossary
An alphabetical Glossary is useful in
a technical work with complicated
terms that require explanation.
Bibliography
There are many ways to set up a
Bibliography, depending on the style
of the book or how many sources
were used. Check the Chicago Manual
of Style for specific information.
About the author

If you do not have this on the
back cover, you can place it
within the back matter.
Index
On our website, we offer instructions
on how to tag your files so we
can automatically create an index
when we format your book, using
MSWords indexing capabilities.
Order Form
This page is usually set on the books
last right-hand page with a blank
back-side so the reader can cut or
tear it out if necessary. It should
be clear and concise.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gorham Printing a
Print-on-Demand (POD) Printer?
Does Gorham Printing

outsource?
No. Most POD printers are

set up to print and ship a single book
at a time to each book buyer.
We print in quantities of 25-2,000
and ship all books direct to you.
No. Gorham Printing is a

family-owned print shop that
manufactures books in the
U.S.A. We do everything at our
Washington State production
facility except hardcover and spiral
binding, which are sent to binderies
in Oregon. Weve been in business
for three decades, and we take pride
in personal, detailed customer
service. Call us today, we look
forward to doing business with you!
Is Gorham Printing a publisher?

No, we are not a publisherwe are
a printer. A publisher will often
provide services such as marketing
and order fulfillment. For those
services, a publisher will also take a
larger share of the profits. Whether
you are a small publisher producing
several titles or a self-publisher with
a single title, you are the publisher.
The business model of publishing
has shifted, and more often books
are not published in the traditional
sense until they are proven sellers of
5,000 copies or more in the selfpublishing arena.
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Glossary
back matterThe pages after the main
text of the book that contain the reference
material, including: Appendix(es), Notes,
Glossary, Bibliography, List of Contributors,
Index(es) and Order Form (most often in
that order).
four-color process (full color) printing

The process of using four colors to print
a single image, resulting in an image that
looks full color to the naked eye. The ink
or toner colors used are: Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow and Black.
barcodeA book barcode uses a sequence
front matterThe pages before the main

text of the book that contain the Title page,
Copyright page, Dedication, Foreword,
Contents, Preface, Acknowledgments and
Introduction (most often in that order.)
of vertical bars and spaces to represent the

numbers of your ISBN.
bleedA printed image that extends off
the page is known as a bleed.
body textThe main text body of the
halftoneA process whereby a photograph
book, separate from the display type such

as headlines, subheadlines, chapter
openings, etc.
is broken up into a pattern of dots of

varying size. When printed, the dots of the
image merge to give the impression
of shades of gray.
CMYKInitials designating Cyan (C),
headerHeaders appear at the top of each
Magenta (M), Yellow (Y) and Black (K).

Also known as the four process colors.
copyrightA book is copyrighted when
the authors name, date of copyright and

the copyright symbol () or the word
copyright appear on the copyright page
(usually the first left-hand page after the
title page).
crop marksSmall lines on the outer edges
of a book cover that indicate the final trim

size after it is bound.
formattingThe process of importing
a raw text file into a page-layout program
and designing the final book pages.
page in the book (except chapter openings)

and contain either the author name, book
name or chapter name. They are designed to
help the reader navigate around the book.
impositionProper sequence and position
of pages, dependent on specific printing and
bindery requirements.
ISBNInternational Standard Book
Number. A registration number obtained

from R. R. Bowker that is used by
bookstores to track and obtain titles.
leadingThe space between lines of type.
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Library of Congress Control Number

(Also called a PCNPre-Assigned Control
Number) A registration number obtained
from the Library of Congress that is used to
distribute books intended for libraries.
niche marketA focused, targetable
portion of a market.
publishing (traditional)Books that
are printed, marketed and distributed
by a publisher are said to be traditionally
published. Writers receive a share of the
profits. See self-publishing.
PUR bindingPolyUrethane Reactive
(PUR) is a bookbinding adhesive. Although

it has a relatively slow curing time, it is more
flexible than conventional adhesives and is
well-suited for coated paper.
resolutionThe quality of a digital output,
as defined by the number of dots (pixels)

per inch. The higher the number, the
higher the quality.
sans-serifA typeface without serifs (the

short lines projecting from the top or
bottom of the main stroke of a letter).
See serif.
self-publishingWhen an author chooses
to print, market and distribute their own
book, paying all costs and keeping all rights
and profits.
serifThe short lines that project from the
top or bottom of the main stroke of a letter.
See sans-serif.
spineThe back of the book where the
bound pages come together. Also the part of
the book that is visible on bookshelves.
trade paperbackA paperback book that
is typically of better production quality,
larger size and higher price than a massmarket edition.
trim sizeThe dimensions of the finished
book, after it is printed, bound and trimmed

on three sides.
This Catalog was printed on:

The text pages are digitally printed on 60# white Accent paper.
The cover is digitally printed on white 12 point C1S, with gloss lamination.
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A GUIDE TO

BOOK PRINTING &

The Book Printer for Self Publishers

specializing in the design and printing of self-published books.

Copyright 2014 by Gorham Printing, All rights reserved.

hours (Pacific Time)

What kind of books do we make?

Entering the Marketplace

Price can be affected by . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Selling your Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Prices for Softcover BW Text . . . . . 10

Prices for Softcover Color Text . . . 14

Register your Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Prices for Hardcover Binding . . . . 18

Margins and Words per Page . . . . . 54

The Design Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Page Layout Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Level 1 and 2 Cover Design . . . . . . 26

Front Matter Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Level 3 Cover Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Back Matter Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Level 1 Text Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . 62

Level 2 Text Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Level 3 Text Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

will it cost to print my book? The answer depends largely

These days, the term Print On

Our standard text paper is 60# white

The price charts on the following

are the sizes used most often. A short

When bleed is trimmed

Prices for Softcover, Black & White Text

Text Printing: Black only

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Prices for Softcover, Full Color Text

Text Printing: Full Color Text pages

One online proof

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