Publishing

Proofs that have the cover wrapped

Ahead of a book going to print, it is common practice for a publisher to run off a limited number of proofs - commonly referred to in the trade as 'blads' - in order to stimulate the interest of...

Dorling Kindersley unveils 'green and clean' book series

Dorling Kindersley (DK) has unveiled a new line of books that it has claimed are produced in the most environmentally friendly fashion possible.

The art of print with a personal touch

Vsitors to any London art gallery towards the end of last year would have been able to enjoy a diverse collection of works from some of the worlds finest artists. However, there is one artist whose...

Strike threat looms over Unite spat with Butler & Tanner

Unite has hit back at comments made by Mike Dolan, chairman of Butler & Tanner, that described the union's approach to negotiations at the firm as "backward looking", claiming he "scuppered" a...

I swear by my... Xerox DocuColor 8000AP

As a UK-based specialist in on-demand book publishing, we required a printer that could help turn around orders in five days or less without compromising quality.

Worms chew through 40 tonnes of Clays waste

Clays, the book printing division of St Ives, has diverted 40 tonnes of paper dust from going to landfill each year by sending one of its largest bi-products to a worm farm in Norfolk.

J&G Environmental seals Trinity Mirror waste management contract

J&G Environmental has been awarded a three-year waste management contract by Trinity Mirror, a deal covering the publisher's nine sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

US newspaper print advertising revenues suffer biggest drop since records began

The American newspaper industry has suffered its largest drop in print advertising revenue since the figures were recorded, plunging 9.4% to $42.209bn (21.35bn) from 2006.

Goss claims 30,000sph breakthrough on perfecting web press

Goss International has unveiled its M-600 perfecting web press, which incorporates a new sheeter technology that is claimed to make the press a more productive alternative to sheetfed perfectors.

Sharman & Company prints new weekly newspaper

Peterborough-based printer Sharman & Company has secured the print contract for the new North Lincolnshire weekly paper, the Cleethorpes Chronicle.