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LAUNCH a NEW ART, POETRY and LITERARY JOURNAL at Ex Why Zed

Posted on 31 August 2023
Exploring Winning Print Choices for Literary Magazines We take a deeper dive into Shooter Magazine which is a great example of a bi-annual series now at issue 14. Buy your copy at https://shooterlitmag.com/ Choose a layout and style that you adapt and roll out each issue. This breeds familiarity within the readership and creates the […]

PRINT a SUPER COOL A5 ZINE on METALLIC PAPER at Ex Why Zed.

Posted on 31 August 2023
In this showcase snippet video, we enjoy this unique A5 illustrated zine with the full-colour images printed onto the eye-catching Curious Metallics Ice Silver. ? A5 Booklets 28pp Self Cover onto 120gsm Curious Metallics Ice Silver Four colour print throughout Wire stitched The colours shimmer on the pages as the ice colour transcends the content. […]

PRINT a COFFEE TABLE PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK at Ex Why Zed

Posted on 31 August 2023
Photographer and designer Jon Stone had a dream to turn his ten years of music photography into a book. We were super chuffed to print this formidable coffee table book to celebrate his work. Jon chose the highest production values and finishes for the publication to ensure it did justice to his music concert and […]

CHOOSE BETWEEN STAPLING, PERFECT BINDING or HARDBACK

Posted on 31 August 2023
In this showcase snippet video we examine the three main types of binding we offer at Ex Why Zed. The binding method you choose is dictated by the number of pages your publication has. Let’s get started! The Process of Wire Stitching First up is wire stitching or stapling if you prefer less print jargon. […]

SELF-PUBLISHED LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY HARDBACK BOOK

Posted on 31 August 2023
In this showcase snippet video we look at the debut book from First Man Photography, Illumination. An illustrious hardback book, Part photography journal, part autobiography. It showcases the highest production values with cover materials from Winter&Co, white foiling, GF Smith Colorplan endpapers and section sewing. 223×297 Landscape Case Bound Books. Standard Case: Wibalin Natural Black. […]

CHOOSING SOFTBACK or HARDBACK for PHOTOBOOKS at Ex Why Zed

Posted on 31 August 2023
Which binding method will you choose to showcase your latest photography?!? In this video we showcase the difference between softback, perfect binding and case bound (hardback) to help you choose which method will work best for your next Photobook. The winning print specs shown in the video are 210x210mm Zines 4pp Cover onto 350gsm Silk […]
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