Self Publishing: Defining Your Audience and Purpose
Do you have an idea for a book but need some direction? Not sure of what materials and techniques to specify to the printer? Are you wondering what others in…
Spiral Binding vs Wire-o Binding
Spiral Binding and Wire-0 (tm) Binding are often spoken of interchangeably, but there are some minor differences between the 2 styles. (See photo above) Wire-O Binding This binding…
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Innovation that takes your business to another dimension. Gain new customers and increase profits with visually stunning, tactile pieces. Marathon now has a wide array of ways to achieve stunning…
Exciting News at Marathon Press !
We have installed and are now operating some new equipment, and were recently featured in the press release from Konica Minolta. Read the press release here! For further information…
Components of a Hardcover Book
Head and Tail Bands, (H & T bands) sometimes called just head bands or head & foot bands, are a decorative feature available in a few standard colors at Marathon. …
Book Cover Finishing Technique: Spot UV and Raised UV
Examples ofr Spot UV and Raised UV techniques in hard cover book production.
Foil Stamping
Foil Stamping is a widely used cover decoration technique used on hard cover books. This specialized printing process uses heat, pressure, metal dies and foil film. Foil stamping is produced…