Print & finish
By: Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris
Contributors: Harris, Paul, 1971-
Edition: Second Edition.
Series: Basics design
Publisher: Fairchild Books
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9782940496532; 9782940496747
Subjects: Graphic design (Typography); Printing; Book design; DESIGN / Graphic Arts / General
Other titles: Print and finish
Description: "An introduction to a variety of printing and finishing techniques for any graphic design project. Now updated to include studio interviews and student activities"--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note:; title: IntroductionChapter one: SubstratesPaper types; Unusual substrates; Showthrough; Imposition; Tipping-in and tipping-on; Duplexing; Industry view; Activity.Chapter two: PrintingLithography and CTP; Wash printing; Silk-screen printing; Letterpress printing; Hot-metal printing; Thermography; Lino-cut printing; Industry view; Activity.Chapter three: FinishingVarnishes; Die cut; Folding; Throw outs; Gatefold; French fold; Concertina fold; Roll fold; Embossing and debossing; Foil blocking; Deckle edge; Fore-edge printing; Endpapers; Perforation; Industry view; Activity.Chapter four: ProductionRasters and vectors; Channels and plates; Print order; Overprinting techniques; Halftones; Tonal images; Tints; Industry view; Activity.Chapter five: BindingWiro, spiral and comb binding; Canadian binding; Self binds; Case binding; Perfect binding; Alternative bindings; Industry view; Activity. Chapter six: ResolveTexture; Added value; Industry view; Activity.ConclusionGlossary File format guide Folding guide Binding guide Book construction guide Index.