In this article, we will discuss the last two factors which distinguishes art book printing from trade book printing. That is Quality Control and Industry knowledge.
Less stringent quality standards:
Quality control is generally less stringent for Trade books, as the content does not usually require the same level of detail and aesthetic precision.
Higher Quality Standards:
Art books require the highest quality standards due to the fine details, subtle color variations, and overall aesthetic importance of the artwork.
Fewer checkpoints:
Popular book printing may involve fewer checkpoints, such as:
1️⃣ Preflight inspection: Basic inspection of file quality and potential problems.
2️⃣ Proof Approval: Approve digital proofs without much review on color accuracy and overall quality.
3️⃣ Final Inspection: Basic inspection of the finished product to check for major defects.
Multi-Level Inspection Process:
Art book printing involves multiple stages of rigorous quality control measures, including:
1️⃣ Preflight: Evaluate digital files for image quality, color accuracy, and potential problems.
2️⃣ Proofing: Create and approve physical proofs (white and color swatches) to ensure accurate color representation, layout, and overall quality.
3️⃣ Production Monitoring: Closely monitor the printing process to identify and resolve any deviations from quality standards.
4️⃣ Bulk sample inspection: Check the finished product for defects such as color inconsistency, registration errors or paper flaws.
5️⃣ Shipping inspection: The final quality inspection before shipment from the factory, such as spot checking finished products, unpacking and inspecting boxes, checking box marks, etc.