Books

Tennis stars revert to childhood for Olympics book

The International Tennis Federation commissioned the 140-page Aspire Inspire book to celebrate the presence of worldwide tennis champions at the London 2012 Olympics. The book was launched during the...

Business secretary Vince Cable visits Butler Tanner & Dennis

Cable discussed issues from exports to apprentices on a visit to Frome-based book printer Butler Tanner & Dennis.

MPG Books Group confirms £4m equipment spend

Bodmin-headquartered MPG's capital investment programme includes a Timsons' T-Print System and an HP B2 Indigo 10000, both destined for MPG Biddles.

MPG plans multi-million pound spend following CUP deal

The Bodmin-based firm will take over CUP's European print work this month after two-thirds of the Cambridge staff voted in favour of the deal last week.

Killer app: the making of <i>Kiss Monster</I>

To mark its 40th anniversary, not only has rock band Kiss reunited to produce a new album and stage a world tour, but it is celebrating the landmark with the publication of a giant book, <i>KISS...

Random House production director launches debut book

Random House divisional production director Neil Bradford finds himself in the happy position of having his name on the front cover for once - his first book <i>Sons of Thunder</i> will be published...

ODM adds Vortec needle cooling technology to Super Sewers

On Demand Machinery (ODM) has installed Vortec Thread Guard needle coolers on its Super Sewer machines.

Digital colour is 'an opportunity' for book printers

Digital colour printing is an opportunity for book printers to win back work that is currently being offshored, according to speakers at last week's annual London Digital Book Printing Forum.

Gomer Press concludes £3m upgrade

The Llandysul, Wales-based publisher and printer is targeting a 20% increase in turnover after concluding a £3m upgrade of its pre-press, printing and finishing equipment.

Mixed picture at St Ives as print margins are squeezed

St Ives has warned of "further deterioration" in trading conditions across its print operations while praising the performance of its burgeoning marketing services division.