Why shouldn I publish my book in a ringbound or wire-o binding?
Ringbound books are not generally accepted by the book trade. Since most books are shelved with only the spine showing, there is no chance a customer can see what the book is about. Ringbound also has a bad habit of tearing the cover. These are only recommended for non-trade sales. Ringbound is perfectly acceptable for short run cookbooks, however. Back to Top How do I get full color printing for my (art book or children’s) book? There are no cost-effective printers for color books in the U.S. You’ll have to bid off-shore to get a deal. You’ll be surprised how low the cost can be… but don’t forget to figure in shipping. You can find color printers at this helpful website. Back to Top What are the book sizes I should choose? Most hardcovers and Trade paperbacks are 5.5″ x 8.5″ (bound on the 8.5 side) or 6″ x 9″ (bound on the 9″side). These are comfortable sizes for customers to hold. You can make your book bigger or smaller, but think carefully about how it will “shelve” in a bookstor
