BOOK SPECIFICATION
Format · Extent · Binding · Orientation
220 × 270 mm · 208 pages + 8 pages endpapers · Section-sewn square-spine hardcover · Portrait
COVER
Material · GSM · Board · Printing · Finishing
Material: Matte coated art paper · GSM: 157 gsm · Board: 3 mm greyboard · Printing: CMYK offset printing · Finishing: Anti-scratch matte lamination
TEXT BLOCK
Paper · GSM · Color · Printing Method
Paper: Matte coated art paper · GSM: 157 gsm · Color: CMYK · Printing Method: H-UV offset printing
ENDPAPERS
Material · GSM · Printing · Attachment
Material: Uncoated offset paper · GSM: 140 gsm · Printing: CMYK with oil-based matte varnish · Attachment: Glued endpapers
OTHER COMPONENTS
Dust Jacket · Slipcase · Inserts · Edges
Headbands: Black fabric · Packaging: Bulk wrapped in kraft paper and packed in cartons
PRODUCTION NOTES
Challenge 1: Rapid HUV Ink Curing and Color Consistency Across 13 Signatures
The Challenge
Printing 208 inner pages across 13 signatures on 157g matte art paper under an accelerated lead time without ink transfer, marking, or density variation.
Our Solution
Utilized instant-curing LED/HUV offset presses calibrated to Fogra39 profile standards. Spectrophotometric inline monitoring maintained consistent ink film thickness and tonal stability throughout the run.
Challenge 2: Multi-Page Endpaper Color Balance with Protective Varnish Overlay
The Challenge
Achieving uniform color density on 8 pages of 140g uncoated offset endpapers printed on both sides, ensuring the oil-based protective matte varnish did not dull color richness.
Our Solution
Applied custom ink fountain settings adjusted for uncoated paper absorption rates. Managed offline varnish application parameters to ensure surface protection without sacrificing saturation.
Challenge 3: Casing Board Flatness with Scratch-Resistant Lamination
The Challenge
Preventing cover warping or lamination creasing when binding single-side anti-scratch matte film onto rigid 3.0mm greyboard under rapid assembly conditions.
Our Solution
Standardized vertical grain direction across 3.0mm greyboards and monitored glue moisture levels during automated casing-in. Controlled tension on anti-scratch film guarantees a flat, durable finish.