Bleeds, Cover & Binding Options (Available on non-newsprint publications only)
Bleeds
All non-newsprint publications may have bleeds, whether on the cover or inside pages. When an image or element on a page touches the edge of the page leaving no margin or white trim, it is said to bleed. Content may bleed or extend off one or more sides of the page. Images, rules, decorative text and other design elements can bleed off the page.
When creating bleeds, we recommend that all text remain within the .5” margin, unless this is a chosen design style. When working with bleeds, all content that should bleed must be extended .125" beyond the page edge.
Non-newsprint publications shown left to right: Porter Gaud School (SC), American Heritage School (FL), University of Maryland(MD)
Cover Options
There are three options available for non-newsprint publications:
Matte cover | Glossy cover | Self cover
Matte and glossy covers are 80# white cover stock and are available for an additional fee. When selecting the self-cover option, the cover will print on the same paper as the inside pages.
Binding Options
There are two options available for non-newsprint publications:
Saddle Stitching | Perfect Binding
Saddle Stitching is the standard option for binding publications. The publication is stapled, or stitched, along the crease of the fold.
Perfect Binding is the upgrade option for binding publications. This binding method resembles a paperback book or magazine. We recommend all publications with 64 or more pages be perfect bound.
