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Books for the Holidays

Books are some of the most enduring treasures we can ever stockpile in our lives. They also make for delightful gifts!

Books are some of the most enduring treasures we can ever stockpile in our lives. They also make for delightful gifts! Whether some books stick out in our memory as icons of our childhood or you’re looking for ways to encourage the reluctant reader in your life, here’s how you can observe the holidays and make books feel a little more special this year. Read more »

The Types of Bookbinding Machines

When you’re looking to buy a bookbinding machine you may find yourself overwhelmed; there are a wide variety of options, and some of them are relatively similar.

When you’re looking to buy a bookbinding machine you may find yourself overwhelmed; there are a wide variety of options, and some of them are relatively similar. Each type is best suited for different kinds of projects, and one may be a much better solution than another depending on your usage needs. Today we’ll go through some of the most common varieties.   Read more »

3 Types of Bookbinding Techniques

If you’re looking to have a great looking book in time for your next speaking engagement or you just want a few copies to give to friends and family, then you need to know more about the bookbinding techniques that can help make that happen.

If you’re looking to have a great looking book in time for your next speaking engagement or you just want a few copies to give to friends and family, then you need to know more about the bookbinding techniques that can help make that happen. Here is a closer look at the different methods that can make your book stand out in a crowded marketplace. Read more »

4 Types of Decorative Processes For Your Next Custom Book Project

How do you capture reader interest? That’s where decorative processes come into the picture.

Once your book’s manuscript is ready, that is only one part of its journey. The next step is to get it finished through finishing processes. As soon as that is taken care of, you must turn your attention towards another problem: how to capture reader interest. That’s where decorative processes come into the picture. Read more »

A Beginner’s Guide to Finishing Processes

For any newcomers to the process of bookbinding, it can be overwhelming to learn about all of the tasks that are part of it. Here is a beginner’s guide to the finishing process.

For any newcomers to the process of bookbinding, it can be overwhelming to learn about all of the tasks that are part of it. Here is a beginner’s guide to the finishing process, so when you need a new book bound, you will understand how a book is produced before it is ready to be sold. Read more »

A Spotlight on the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress was founded in the early days of the United States when the founders wanted to be sure they could access the same information they could from the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Libraries are storehouses of cultural artifacts and beacons of learning. Libraries aren’t only important for preserving books since they also help spread information. The Library of Congress was founded in the early days of the United States when the founders wanted to be sure they could access the same information they could from the Free Library of Philadelphia. Here is some more information about it. Read more »

Take a Trip to Some of These Famous Libraries

Take a trip to some of these famous libraries around the world and read to your heart’s content.

With Halloween about to happen later this week, there’s still time to get in on the spooky spirit. Some of the most famous books in literature are scary stories, whether they’re the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King, or Shirley Jackson. Even after the holiday has ended, take a trip to some of these famous libraries around the world and read to your heart’s content. Read more »

Have You Considered Glue Folding Your Next Book Project?

When it comes to binding a book, glue folding is one of the best ways to ensure that the spine, covers, and pages stay together.

Every book that is printed needs to be able to last. After all, it doesn’t matter how beautiful the book looks on store or library shelves if it needs to be mended before it can be displayed. When it comes to binding a book, glue folding is one of the best ways to ensure that the spine, covers, and pages stay together. Read more »

Advice for Writers: 3 Ways to Stay Inspired

Some writers find it easier to visualize abstract ideas when they can see them.

Inspiration is what all creators strive for, but the muse isn’t always willing to speak. Even polished, published authors will struggle with writer’s block, especially after a long and successful career. Unpublished and self-published authors can overcome this roadblock Here are some ways to stay inspired even when you think you aren’t. Read more »

3 Ways You Can Use Booklets and Other Small Books

Not every book needs to be massive. Here are some ways to use booklets and small books of all kinds.

The term door-stopper is used to describe long books that can be used to hold a door open. These types of books are often found in the fantasy and science fiction genres. However, they’re just as often found among works of classic world literature. Not every book needs to be massive. Here are some ways to use booklets and small books of all kinds. Read more »