How To Design Children’s Books for Durability
When it comes to children’s books, a great story and beautiful illustrations are only part of the experience. The book must also survive being dropped, dragged, bent, wiped clean, tossed in backpacks and read hundreds of times without pages loosening, corners fraying, covers scuffing or spine cracking. Durability is not one choice. It is the outcome of decisions that stack together: paper and board structure, coating flexibility, […]
Offset vs Digital vs Print-on-Demand for Children’s Books
Children’s books demand special attention and unique considerations for printers. Bright color, durable bindings, safe materials and consistent quality are crucial because young readers interact with books differently than adults. Publishers today have several production paths to choose from, and the right one depends on their goals, budget and audience size. Offset, digital and print-on-demand printing all play important roles in children’s publishing. None is […]
Walsworth Projects Shine at the 2026 GraphEx Awards
Walsworth is proud to report a strong showing at the 2026 PIA MidAmerica GraphEx Awards, which honor excellence in print production, finishing and innovation. This year, Walsworth received a total of 27 awards, including 10 Best of Category Awards and an impressive Platinum regional award. Below, we’ll highlight each award-winning project and its publisher, with a brief look at what makes the project unique and why it earned recognition. […]
Water Use in Printing: How Walsworth Minimizes Its Footprint
Earth Day is a good time to remember that sustainability in printing is not defined by a single choice. It is the result of decisions made across sourcing, pre-press, pressroom operations, finishing, packaging and distribution. Water is one of the most important parts of that equation. At Walsworth, water recycling and improved processes have helped reduce water usage and […]
Promoting Luxury Destinations With High-End Coffee Table Books
For travel brands promoting luxury destinations, a coffee table book does more than showcase photography. It becomes a physical extension of the destination itself. The weight of the cover, the richness of the paper and the depth of the color all influence how readers perceive the quality of the place being promoted. When done well, […]
USPS Files July 2026 Rate Changes With PRC
USPS has submitted its July 2026 rate case to the Postal Regulatory Commission. If approved, the new rates will take effect July 12, 2026. The overall increases are similar to what we have seen in recent years, but several structural and promotional changes could have a real impact on how mailers plan and execute campaigns. […]
The Importance of Color in Travel Magazines
Travel magazines sell a feeling before they sell a destination. A reader may not be able to hear the surf in Maui or smell the clean air of the Rocky Mountains, but they can see the clear blue water or the golden sunset. That visual first impression is often what makes someone stop on a […]
How Visitor Guides Support Local Businesses and Attractions
Digital trip planning may start with a search bar, but a printed visitor guide often shapes what travelers actually do once they arrive. It is the piece they keep in the car door, carry into a hotel lobby and flip through over coffee while deciding what comes next. For publishers, destination marketers and tourism businesses, […]
USPS Announces Temporary Fuel Surcharge on Competitive Shipping Products
The United States Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for a temporary price adjustment affecting select competitive shipping services. The change introduces an 8% fuel surcharge on competitive products, driven by rising transportation and fuel costs. This is the first time USPS has ever implemented a fuel-related surcharge of this […]
How Print Strengthens Greek Recruitment Campaigns
For fraternities and sororities, every touchpoint matters. Potential new members are evaluating culture, values, leadership and belonging in a very short window. That is why printed materials continue to play such an important role in Greek recruitment campaigns. While digital outreach helps drive awareness, print gives chapters something lasting, tangible and memorable to put in […]
