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Send Files

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01.

PRINT READY FILES

Book – PDF

  • PDF of book insides, exactly as you want them to appear in print,
    proofread and double-checked for errors.
  • PDF size matches chosen book size, eg 6”x9” or 5.5”x8.5”, and
    all pages are the same size and orientation.
  • Includes title page, copyright page, any other front or end matter.
    Copyright page lists name of author/copyright holder, plus any
    additional permissions or credits.
  • Minimum margins met: .5” outside edges, .75” inside margin
    next to spine.
  • Pages are set up with mirror margins, alternating left/right.
  • Page numbers are either centered or on outside corners, alternating left/right. Page 1 and all odd page numbers are on the right.
  • Page numbers are not closer than .5” to the page edge.

Cover – PDF

  • Set up as one PDF, including back, spine, and front.
  • Spine width is correct for page count and paper choice.
  • Cover size will fit book size.
  • Bleed allowance of .125”, cover artwork extends completely into
    the bleed area.
  • Bleed allowance of .125” if any items run off edge of page. Items
    to bleed extend fully into bleed allowance.
  • Photos and illustrations are high resolution for print (300ppi).
  • Colour images are in CMYK (SWOP), or RGB images.
  • Black and white images are in grayscale or bitmap.
  • Space available for the barcode, 1.75” x 1”, lower corner of the back cover.
  • Book title, author’s name are present, match exact name and title inside the book and on spine.

Revisions

Any revisions require sending a new, complete PDF. Replacement File Charge of $80, includes a printed proof (applicable taxes and shipping extra). A printed proof of the final version of the book must be approved with no revisions before the press run, or a proof waiver signed.

02.

LAYOUT and DESIGN BY FIRST CHOICE BOOKS

Book – Text Document and any images

The final version of your manuscript, in order, edited and proofread, along with the following in one Word document (.doc, .docx):

  • Dedication, if any.
  • Acknowledgements, if any.
  • Exact names and credits for copyright page
  • All parts of the book, including front and end matter, in order
  • Any footnotes, endnotes, or index.
  • Any specific requests for style or set up.
  • Any photos or illustrations in a separate folder. Name images in the order they appear in the book (01.jpg, 02.jpg) Images can be JPGs, TIFFs, or EPS, 300 ppi, CMYK , RGB, or grayscale.
    • Include notes in the manuscript for image placement and any captions.
      Example: Image 01.jpg, caption: Elizabeth & Fitzwilliam, wedding day, 1804.
    • Do not place the images themselves in the document.

Cover – Images and Text

  • Photo or illustration for the front cover, high resolution, as TIFF or JPG.
    You must have copyright permission for commercial use.
  • Any photos for the back cover, especially an author photo.
  • In one text document (.doc or .docx), the following:
    • Exact title and author’s name for the cover and spine.
    • Tag line to promote the book, less than 10 words, if desired.
    • About the author, around 100-150 words.
    • About the book, around 100-150 words.
    • Any ideas for the style of the cover.

Sending Files

Small Files(<10 MB)

Text documents and files under 10 megabytes can be sent by email to: graphics@firstchoicebooks.ca
Make sure to put your book title, name, and contact info in the message, along with any special instructions.

Large files(>10MB)

For files over 10 megabytes, you can use a web transfer service like wetransfer.com, using graphics@firstchoicebooks.ca as the contact email or upload the files directly to us at: www.digitaldirectprinting.com/upload