Uncharted Territory: Navigating New Printing Partnerships
There can be numerous benefits that come from switching to a new printing partner. You may be switching to save on printing costs or cut down on shipping time, to name a few. However, switching to a new printing partner can also feel like venturing into uncharted waters. While it can be exciting to explore new possibilities, it can also come with its fair share of challenges. To ensure a smooth transition and successful partnership, it鈥檚 important to navigate this…
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Nail Your Comic Book Artwork With Precision Color Printing
The visual effect of artwork clearly separates comic books and graphic novels from other genres. Get the artwork right and you鈥檙e off to a head start in capturing the reader鈥檚 attention and imagination. This unique combination of words and pictures also takes communication to the very highest level. For example, it鈥檚 one thing to introduce a powerful new comic book character through dialogue. However, you can make that dialogue much more impactful by demonstrating their immense power through stunning visuals…
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MCDM Productions and 杏吧原创: American Company Seeks American Printer
MCDM Productions, a company that produces tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) books, began their adventure with a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign in early 2018. Founded by Matthew Colville, a renowned writer, game designer and Dungeon Master (the role of coordinating and running Dungeons & Dragons campaigns), the company鈥檚 first Kickstarter raised over $2 million dollars to produce their first D&D companion book, Strongholds & Followers. The campaign鈥檚 massive success allowed Colville to leave his writing job and lead MCDM Productions full-time.…
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Telling The Story: How Print Can Expand the Universe of Your Favorite Game
In the realm of gaming, where fantastic worlds come to life, there’s a timeless medium that continues to captivate: the printed book. While advancing computer technology has revolutionized the way we can experience the gaming world, the tactile experience, the visual appeal and the enduring nature of a physical book offer something truly unique. For gamers, printed books can serve as portals to explore deeper into their favorite game universes, providing rich backstories, character development and untold lore that can…
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Essential Guide for Choosing Comic and Graphic Novel Paper
If you鈥檙e a comic book publisher, or thinking about entering the market, you picked a great space. A recent study by Mordor Intelligence projects a worldwide industry CAGR of 5.37% from 2024 to 2029. That represents a rise from a current market size of USD 17.11 billion to USD 25.23 billion. Actual printed copy sales of comic books and graphic novels were USD 1.87 billion聽in 2023, according to estimates from ICv2. According to the Mordor Intelligence study, North America is…
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DeJoy Has Spoken: No Postal Rate Increases in January
On Sept. 20, the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced it would not raise prices in January 2025 for Market Dominant products. Market Dominant mail categories include First-Class Mail; Marketing Mail; Periodicals; Package Services Mail (Bound Printed Matter/Media and Library Mail) and some Ancillary Special Services. In accordance with the Delivering for America 10-year plan, this decision aims to keep postal rates and services affordable; United States postal rates remain among the lowest in the world. Read the full announcement…
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