Optimizing Your Printing Budget: Strategies to Save Without Sacrificing Quality
We understand that when choosing a printer for your next project, price is often a significant factor in the decision-making process. Perhaps a previous printing project exceeded your budget, or maybe you felt there were more affordable options available elsewhere. At Walsworth, we’re committed to providing exceptional printing services while being mindful of your budget. […]
What Goes Into a Book: Interview With a Master Book Printer
It’s no secret: creating a book is hard work. Taking a book through writing, editing and design is no small feat, and after that, it takes an experienced team of print employees to finalize the author’s vision. But what goes on within the walls of a printing facility? What is it like to be a […]
PRC Approves July 2024 USPS Rate Increases (With Reservations)
The Postal Regulatory Committee (PRC), which is an independent agency that oversees the USPS, approved the planned price increase for mailing services. However, the PRC also expressed some reservations: While the price hike follows all the relevant rules of the Postal Service’s Market Dominant price adjustment schedule, the PRC is concerned that the USPS may […]
How Can a Book Printer Make a Self-Publisher’s Life Easier?
So, you’ve poured your heart and soul into writing a book. Congratulations! Now comes the exciting prospect of getting your hard work printed and into the hands of readers. If you’re new to self-publishing, this task may seem daunting. That’s why it’s so important to work with a book printer that will make the printing […]
Book Design Tips: How To Make Your Book Stand Out
Writing a book is a long and arduous process. Whether it’s a novel, a textbook or a coffee table book, it can take years to put together the contents of your book. And once all the copy has been written and edited, there’s still an important task at hand: design. Even though book design might […]
The Basics of Book Printing: How Books Are Made
Have you ever wondered how your favorite novel or textbook goes from an initial concept to the finished product in your hands? The journey from idea to bookshelf requires the experience and talent of many different people using high-tech equipment and software. This blog will dive into the process of printing a book, from the […]
The History of Book Printing: What Were the First Books Printed On?
Despite the advancement of digital media and other forms of technology, books still hold a vital place in our lives. Whether you’re reading for work, school or enjoyment, books are still relevant in 2024 for those seeking a tactile reading experience. Most readers are familiar with the various types of books that are widely available […]
Walsworth Wins Big at the 2024 GraphEx Awards
Walsworth is proud to announce a remarkable three Best in Class and 11 Best in Category wins at the recent GraphEx Awards Competition, hosted by PIA MidAmerica on April 25, 2024. These awards recognize exceptional printing quality in a wide variety of categories, from hardcover books to web-printed magazines. Here’s a closer look at Walsworth’s […]
Walsworth Wins Top Honors at 2024 GLGA Graphics Excellence Awards
Walsworth continues its impressive record at the Great Lakes Graphics Association (GLGA) Graphics Excellence Awards, taking home five Best of Category awards this year. The annual competition celebrates the finest in print production across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and one of the largest regional affiliate print competitions in North America and is intensely competitive. A […]
Going Green: Sustainability Efforts in the Printing Industry
When most people think about the print industry, they rarely associate it with sustainability. Rather, what comes to mind is usually swaths of cut-down trees that are never replaced, with logs being transported to a factory that emits harmful pollutants. However, this scenario is far from the truth. The print industry has always been more […]
