Why do the colors used in my book cover vary slightly on the iUniverse Web site, on the PDF of the cover proof and on the actual printed book?
The same cover graphic is used by each medium (book cover, Web site photo, PDF) that needs to display or use it. A number of variables come into play when working with or viewing files electronically, such as calibration of the computer monitor, type of printer and lighting and perception of color. While the cover graphic remains the same, the medium with which the customer is viewing the cover does change and so may the colors. Within the digital printing industry, there is an ongoing effort to improve the standards of cover reproduction and color management.
The same cover graphic is used by each medium (book cover, Web site photo, PDF) that needs to display or use it. A number of variables come into play when working with or viewing files electronically, such as calibration of the computer monitor, type of printer and lighting and perception of color. While the cover graphic remains the same, the medium with which the customer is viewing the cover does change, and so may the colors. Within the digital printing industry, there is an ongoing effort to improve the standards of cover reproduction and color management.
