Preface | p. xi |
Acknowledgments | p. xiii |
Introduction | p. xv |
Before the Bindery | |
Postpress Knowledge Increases Printing Sales | p. 3 |
Bindery at the Dawn of a New Millennium | p. 5 |
Rapidly Changing Postpress Technology | p. 9 |
The Fine Lines of Communication | p. 13 |
Planning Imposition | p. 17 |
Preflight in the Bindery | p. 21 |
Designers and Finishers Should Talk | p. 25 |
In the Bindery | |
Binding Overview | p. 31 |
Folding | p. 41 |
Perfect Binding | p. 49 |
Perfect Binding -- Part II | p. 57 |
Lay-Flat Adhesive Binding | p. 61 |
Adhesive Binding: Glues and Testing | p. 65 |
Saddle Stitching | p. 69 |
On-Demand Booklet Binding | p. 75 |
Mechanical Binding | p. 79 |
Case Binding | p. 83 |
Gluing the Job | p. 89 |
Remoistenable Gluing | p. 95 |
Loose-Leaf Ring Binders | p. 101 |
Finishing | |
UV and Press-Applied Coatings | p. 109 |
Diecutting | p. 113 |
Diecutting -- Part II | p. 117 |
Embossing and Debossing | p. 121 |
Foil Stamping | p. 125 |
Laminating | p. 129 |
Tabs and Indexes | p. 135 |
Point-of-Purchase Displays | p. 139 |
Polybagging | p. 143 |
Preventing Transit Marking | p. 147 |
Mailing and More | |
Mailing | p. 153 |
Data Management | p. 159 |
Inkjet Printing | p. 165 |
Continuous Laser Printing | p. 169 |
Commingling | p. 173 |
Drop Shipping | p. 179 |
Fulfillment | p. 183 |
Graphic Arts Management | |
Quality Control | p. 189 |
ISO 9000 Certification | p. 195 |
Expansion Issues | p. 199 |
Managing Growth in Small Companies | p. 203 |
Vertical Integration | p. 207 |
Speeding Up Outsourcing | p. 211 |
Finding and Keeping Good Employees | p. 215 |
Dealing with Your Own Mistakes | p. 221 |
Relocating a Business | p. 225 |
Changing Corporate Identity | p. 229 |
Graphic Arts Sales and Marketing | |
Customer Nurturing to Grow Your Business | p. 235 |
Ten Sales Tips to Win Top-of-Mind Positioning | p. 241 |
Low-Cost "Shotgun" Marketing Vehicles | p. 247 |
Low-Cost "Rifle" Marketing Vehicles | p. 253 |
Avoiding Seasonal Slumps | p. 257 |
Contributors | p. 261 |
Glossary | p. 269 |
Index | p. 287 |
About the Author | p. 293 |
About GATF | p. 295 |
GATFPress: Selected Titles | p. 296 |
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