Many people think that once a book is written or illustrated, all the hard work is over. But there’s much more that goes into the creation of a book. Between a piece of paper’s weight, texture, brightness, and opacity, it’s a lot to learn! If...
In 2021, hardcover book sales rose by 10.3%. It’s a great time to be printing and publishing books. With the current rise in popularity of self-publishing, new authors have a better chance than ever to make their dreams happen. But with self-publishing also...
The stigma against printing in China has been around since the beginning of importing: “It’s on the Slow Boat from China”. Yes, shipping from the Far East to the West does take time, but with various accommodations and modern technology, you can receive books much...
History Book Printing in China To this day, it is unknown when the first printing press was invented. The oldest known printed text originated in China during the first millennium A.D. In AD 175, the emperor of China wanted to be sure Confucianism (also known as...
If you want to get better at something, regular practice is the key. If you’re looking to make more free throws during a game of basketball or adding more pirouettes to your dance routine, or write an interesting piece of fiction, the only way to improve is to...
What makes your book a good fit for overseas print services? The cost for shipping from China may not be an economical choice when producing smaller quantities, but high volume printing of books can be the best fit for China. The book size, type (hardcover/soft...
