It’s a perfect bound book that is very, very wide! Width from spine (binding edge) to the face (where the pages open) can measure from 12” to 20”. Why design and print a giant perfect bound book? It grabs and retains attention! It is the wide, oblong or landscape style look that really impacts people. Most people have never seen…

Why do designers and printers use flocking?What is it?Flocking is a decorative process that gives images a raised, velvet-like look and feel. Occasionally, you see it on wallpaper or T-shirts. As a designer or printer, you should aware of: what flocking is how to use it features and benefits. Success story: This picture is the front cover of a case…

Have a problem that seems to be insolvable? Too many constraints and not enough options? My name is Norm Beange. I have been in bindery industry for decades as was my father.  I own Anstey Book Binding. We have geared our entire company to manufacturing creative, unusual and often hard to produce bindery jobs. My purpose in writing this blog…