Walsworth Earns Top Honors in GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards
Walsworth is proud to announce multiple wins at the 2026 Graphics Excellence Awards (GEAs), hosted by the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA). These outstanding pieces were produced at Walsworth – Ripon, and are being recognized for their outstanding print quality, craftsmanship and execution across a wide range of categories. Keep reading for a closer look at each award-winning project. Best of Category Winners […]
Walsworth’s Guide to Paper Selection for High-End Photo Reproduction
In photo-driven coffee table books, paper is not a background decision. It is part of the image system itself. Surface, shade, opacity and weight all change how ink sits on the sheet and how light returns to the eye. That means the same photograph can look vivid and crisp on one stock, then softer or flatter on another. […]
What Makes a Coffee Table Book Feel Luxurious? A Practical Checklist
A luxury coffee table book does not happen by accident. It is the result of hundreds of design and production decisions that work together to create a premium experience from the first glance to the final page turn and through years of re-reading. For print buyers, publishers and brand marketers, that can feel like a balancing act. You want the book to look and […]
PRC Approves USPS July 2026 Rate Changes
On May 27, 2026, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved USPS’ proposed pricing changes, which 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. Keep reading to […]
Austin’s Music Scene Earns Top Honors at IBPA Book Awards
Walsworth is proud to celebrate a major milestone for our customer, Thunderhouse Media, whose debut title Austin’s Music Scene: Your Guide to the City’s Most Iconic Artists & Venues has earned national recognition at the 2026 IBPA Book Awards. The book received top honors across multiple categories: Gold Winner – Bill Fisher Award for Best […]
Specialty Mailing Programs: How to Save on Shipping
Shipping and postage can make or break the ROI of a print program, especially when you are mailing on a tight schedule or trying to stretch a fixed budget. The good news is that you usually have more levers than you think. With the right specialty mailing strategy, you can reduce postage spend and keep production moving […]
How Specialty Finishing Helps Children’s Books Stand Out
Children’s publishers compete on story and illustration, but the first purchase decision often happens before a single page is read. A cover that catches light, feels premium and stays beautiful after repeated handling can be the difference between being picked up or passed over. That is where specialty finishing matters. For children’s book publishers, specialty coatings […]
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. […]
