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A5 Books
4pp Cover onto 300gsm Gloss
Matt Lamination to outer
128pp Text onto 130gsm Gloss
Four colour print throughout
Trimmed, collated and perfect bound

Glossy Pages and Artistic Creations: Zine Printing on Gloss Paper with Standard Deviation

In the realm of independent art magazines, “Standard Deviation” stands out as a beacon for experimental comics and contemporary drawing. Let’s delve into its creation journey with Ex Why Zed’s zine printing on gloss paper.

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The Artistic Canvas

“Standard Deviation” is the brainchild of @lumpenprojects, a platform that seeks to spotlight artists who predominantly experiment with the medium of drawing. To bring their vision into the tangible realm, they turned to Ex Why Zed, a renowned expert in zine printing Brighton.

The Glossy Masterpiece

“Standard Deviation” materialised as an A5 Book, its pages radiating artistic brilliance. A hybrid of an illustrated graphic novel and a creative writing showcase. The 4pp cover, crafted onto 300gsm Gloss with Matt Lamination to the outer, was a striking introduction to the zine. Inside, the 128pp text printed onto 130gsm Gloss offered a visual feast for the readers, the four-colour print throughout enhancing every stroke and line. The final masterpiece was trimmed, collated, and perfect bound, embodying the finest in glossy zine printing.

When to Laminate a Zine Cover

We are big advocates of adding lamination to the cover of any zine, book or booklet which has ink on the cover fold. For more information on cover lamination, there are plenty of guides here. Broadly speaking, if you have a white background on your cover, lamination isn’t strictly required (although it will prevent scuffing and marking), but we always recommend it for printed covers.

Other Brilliant Creations

ExWhyZed’s proficiency in illustrated magazine printing extends beyond “Standard Deviation.” Their portfolio includes a wealth of creative projects, each demonstrating their commitment to quality printing. From the Science Fiction Theatre to Transmissions 2 by Matt Dixon, and Cunning Folk Magazine: The Air Issue, ExWhyZed has consistently demonstrated their prowess in zine printing.

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The Grand Unveiling

With its first issue, “Standard Deviation” quickly found its place among art enthusiasts. Its launch marked the beginning of a new chapter in independent art magazines, offering a platform for experimental artists. Each page of this zine echoes the craftsmanship of Ex Why Zed, making them the perfect partner for your next venture in zine printing on gloss paper.

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Brilliant communication from start to finish. Mike had endless patience for the many questions we asked. The guides provided were easy to follow and super helpful (the video guides are a must watch too). Our order of hardback illustrated children's books was delivered expertly packaged and on time. As for the finished product itself - stunning - a real joy to finally hold, beautifully made and perfectly printed! We couldn't have asked for more. Well, we did - we instantly placed an order for paperback children's colouring books too, which we are equally as happy with. Look forward to working with Ex Why Zed again in the future.
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