A History of Trade Catalogs
Do you know much about the history of catalogs? Any idea of when the first catalog was printed? Want to take a guess before reading on?聽 If you don鈥檛 already…
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Concept to Catalog: Get Printed!
So you鈥檙e thinking about creating a printed catalog鈥� what do you do? We鈥檒l walk you through the process!聽 Starting Out However you do your initial research 鈥� seeking recommendations from…
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The Educational Book Market: Trends, Growth and Future Outlook
Educational books are a crucial resource in learning. From textbooks to curriculum materials, the educational book market encompasses a wide range of materials. Today, we will delve into the significance…
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Reading Habits and Format Trends
New book formats have been rising and falling in popularity for decades now. But what exactly is meant by 鈥渂ook formats鈥�? For our purposes, we鈥檒l discuss electronic media, traditional print…
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杏吧原创 Awards Nine Scholarships to 2023 Graduates
MARCELINE, Mo., June 6, 2023 鈥� 杏吧原创 has awarded nine scholarships worth a total of $111,000 to nine 2023 graduates.听 In 1984, 杏吧原创 established a scholarship program for the children…
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Graphics Excellence Awards
杏吧原创 had a great showing in the Great Lakes Graphics Association鈥檚 2023 Graphics Excellence Awards. The judging was conducted March 7-9 and an awards ceremony was held June 7. The…
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A History of Disruption in the Book Industry
For something that can be traced back hundreds or thousands of years, the book industry is still evolving. In fact, the history of the book industry has seen some of…
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How Print Improves Learning and Retention
When reading, there are benefits to both digital and print. You can鈥檛 deny the convenience that comes with pulling out your phone and quickly reading up on the latest breaking…
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The Printing Process: Offset Printing
What happens when you submit your files to print? Have you ever wondered how the printing process works? If your project is using offset printing, here鈥檚 a step-by-step breakdown of…
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The Benefits of Coated Vs. Uncoated Paper
Different commercial printing projects call for different kinds of paper. There are many variables, including the choice of coated paper versus uncoated paper. Coated paper has a surface coating applied…
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