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book.
Full Color
Cover Files
Economical,
graphic design available - or submit a camera ready file based on guidelines.
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Final
color cover art files should be submitted in PDF. All color cover layouts should
be flattened, high resolution - preferably 300 dpi or better - and will need to
be a larger canvas then the exact size of the book. Designers will add their
book dimensions to the allowances listed below to get their final file
parameters:
Oversewn: Square Back, Hard Strip or Soft Strip (Information)
Double Fan Adhesive: Square Back, Hard Strip or Soft Strip (Information)
Case Adhesive: Square Back, Hard Strip or Soft Strip
Same
book, two different editions with same basic color layout but much different
impact:
Our
office staff will work with you - many times at no extra charge on basic cover design.
If the design process is looking to become a protracted process, fees for complete development can be as low as $80.00 for graphic design.
If contract design is needed, Gregath fees are $20.00 an hour/$80.00 minimum.
The design
process begins when the author provides the basis for the cover. This can be an
itemized list, or as little as text to include and general colors
of feeling that should be evoked.
The
more latitude the staff has, the
more likely that all graphic design will be no charge.
Once cover idea(s) are produce, a low resolution sample is placed online and a link sent to the author for review - such as this one. Those involved in the design process may choose to collaborate using a cloud sharing service (Google, dropbox, etc.), or author may elect to accept email attachments sending back non-attached notes. Staff and author can continue to work toward a finalized cover in many ways. As many electronic (digital) samples that may be needed in the design process are always free of charge.
Depending on the
register or bleed of the design, an exact physical bound ARC may be an integral part
of the process. Color hard bound ARC services begin at $125.00 and include shipping.
Another optional step in design is to send a printed cover flat for final
approval. These advanced, printed, art-only samples generally cost around $50.00
- shipping included.
Color links for reference:
Color Work
Color Book Pages
Color HB Book Cover Design
Color SB Cover Files
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All cover services are available as part of a complete publishing package and POD (small quantity charges may apply), as well as binding or graphic design only.
Note: All full color bound books shown on this page were printed and/or published by Gregath Company, Inc. Not all books are available for purchase through this publisher.
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