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Book Printing services online by Becomeshakespeare is there to help roll out your book from manuscript to a collection. With our expertise and high grade system, you get the best quality print and pages. Here is what we offer to our customers and clients.
Digital Printing Service
Digital printing technology does not require the creation of printing plates. It has a very short turnaround period and relatively low cost of printing per book. This method is generally used for short print runs and personalised printing.
Offset Printing Service
Offset printing service is the traditional method of printing that involves the creation of printing plates. Offset printing offers you economies of scale. Though digital printing technology has substantially reduced the costs of printing per book for short print runs, when print runs are larger than 1000, offset printing works out to be more economical. Print run: More than 1000
Offset Web Printing
Offset Web Printing is generally used for very large print runs. The printers used in these processes are huge and run at a speed of 3000 ft per minute or faster.
Printing Cost And Book Pricing
The revenue an author earns is dependent on his profit margin which in turn is dependent on the cost of printing and the book’s MRP. In order to earn a substantial revenue, self published authors end up pricing their books exorbitantly because the print cost of small print runs is high. Ideally, the printing cost of the book should be 25% of the MRP of the book. But the MRP of the book must also match the market i.e. it should in the same price range as other popular books in the same genre.
Printing Factoids
Papers Used
Generally the paper used to print books is light in weight i.e. 60-90 grams per square metre (gsm). Uncoated papers have a slightly rough, natural feel to them, while coated papers have a smooth finish and are used for printing photographs, magazines etc. Both these types of paper are used for book printing, depending on the type of book.The shades of papers used are generally white or natural (i.e. off-white).
Book Size
The size of a book is measured by the height against the width of the paper. Book sizes can range from 15” x 12”, right down to 3” x 2”. Paperback fiction books are generally printed in these standard sizes: 8.5”x5.5”, 8”x 5” or 9’’ x 6’’.
Book Cover
The covers of books can be hard or soft. The hard cover can be made out of thick textured
paper, imitation leather, or even cloth. Hardcover books can have dust jackets made out of thinner and lighter paper. Paperbacks or soft covers are made of thick art paper (250-300 gsm).
Book Binding
The mechanism used to hold together the pages and cover of a book is called its binding.
There are different types of binding including but not limited to – perfect binding, saddle stitch (section binding), and side staple. A lot of information about this is available on the internet.
The Process
Step #1
Finalize Input Files (Cover Design and Typeset Manuscript)
Duration: One Working Day
Step #2
Raise work order *(dummy copy printing).
Duration: Five Working Days
Step #3
Dummy copy approval by author.
Duration: Depends on the author’s approval.
Step #4
Raise print order (first print run)
Duration: Ten Working Days
*A dummy copy is a sample copy of the final book, printed to check for and avoid errors in the final print run.
Our Printing Services
BecomeShakespeare.com offers printing services that match the quality of traditionally published books at an economical cost.
Our Standard Specifications :
Inner pages: Black & White print; 68 gsm paper; Natural or White shade
Cover: 4 color print; 250 – 300 gsm Art paper; Matte or Gloss Lamination
Binding: Perfect Binding
Our Printing Prices :
Up to 300 copies: INR 0.60 per page
300 – 500 copies: INR 0.50 per page
500 – 1000 copies: INR 0.40 per page
Estimate your printing cost in case of bulk requirements at a subsidized price by entering the following details.
Printing Cost Calculator
For print order of more than 100 copies, get a customized quote. Write to us! [email protected]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For book printing, some things to ensure when submitting a file and checking if it is ready-to-print: It has to have clear crop marks Book Printing is a very standard process, and we use the best printers as our vendors; you should not have any issues with the printing we deliver. As a part of the process, we will send you a dummy/proof copy before we go in for printing an entire lot of books, which would give you a clear indication of how your book will look. We proceed only once your approval has come in. In the publishing packages, the same moves to digital POD, i.e. we print and deliver a copy even if a single copy sells. Also, if you wish to opt for bulk printing at that point, we could help you with the same as well. Though there is no fixed cost for printing in India, things like the number of pages, quality of paper and book size majorly determine the cost for printing a book. BecomeShakespeare.com provides printing cost calculator, click here to calculate the printing cost of a book now. Ideally, the cost of book distribution and the cost of book printing services in India is different, but BecomeShakespeare.com provides book distribution free of cost along with its existing packages. Click here to know more about packages. With digital printing services, it is possible to print as many copies as are needed. POD is a subset of the same, where if need be a single copy of a book is printed whenever needed. Offset is the technology where the books are printed in higher volume and the papers are inserted in sheets while printing 4/8/16/32 pages at one time via a plate, while in web printing the same is for very high volume to be printed in a very short time – the machines are far larger and the paper is fed in rolls. Digital printing technology does not require the creation of printing plates. It has a very short turnaround period and a relatively low cost of printing per book. This method is generally used for short print runs and personalized printing. Print run: Less than 1000 copies. Print run: More than 1000 copies. With POD technology on the rise, the scenario of online printing in India has drastically changed. Now authors don't need to warehouse their books and manage logistics for the same. Even if a single copy of the book is ordered, it is printed and delivered to the reader. Hence the risk of bulk printing a book is also avoided. There are a few custom booklet printing available in India. You can find the same on various search engines. We provide printing services so in case the custom booklet printing service fits the bill, our team would be happy to help you with the same. We provide custom book printing services as well. Write into us with your requirements and our team will get back to you. What other aspects do I need to check on before submitting the file for book printing?
It has to have a bleed of 3mm – 5mm
Does It have – Publisher’s logo, ISBN, Barcode
Are all the images used in the file a resolution of 300 dpi or more?
Are all the final files in PDF format? How will you ensure the quality of the book after printing? Can you provide me any samples?
What happens when the printed copies get over?
How much does it cost for printing a book in India?
Does the total cost of book printing in india also include the distribution charges?
What are POD, digital printing, web printing, and offset printing services?
Offset printing service is a traditional method of printing that involves the creation of printing plates. Offset printing services offer you economies of scale. Though digital printing services technology has substantially reduced the costs of printing per book for short print runs, when print runs are larger than 1000, offset printing services works out to be more economical.
Offset Web Printing is generally used for very large print runs. The printers used in these processes are huge and run at a speed of 3000 ft per minute or faster. Print run: More than 5000 impressions How does Online printing in India work for a book?
What are various custom booklet printing agency available in India?
Do you offer Custom book printing services?
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