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The book printing industry has changed significantly over the last decade. Pressure from the internet, an increase in the popularity of magazines and the movement of printing to developing countries have all tested this traditionally buoyant industry. However, with challenges come opportunities and books are still an important part of millions of peoples' lives around the world. This new technology study from Smithers Apex examines the book printing market and brings you the latest developments and trends in this competitive industry. Find out about:
- New developments in printing, ink and paper technologies
- An overview of the key drivers and trends affecting the industry
- Advances in pre and postpress technologies and methods
Contents
Executive summary
Introduction
Book printing: an overview
- Key drivers and trends
- Book publishing trends
- Impact of the internet
- Copyright issues
- The resurgence of eBooks
- 'The self-publishing phenomena'
- Offshore printing
- FSC-certified paper
- Costs
- Cutting-edge technologies
- Environmental impact
- Legislation affecting the book printing industry
Book printing process
- Offset
- Web
- Digital/Print on demand
- Gravure
- Other
Book paper
- Paper size
- Paper thickness
- Coated mechanical
- Uncoated mechanical
- Coated lightweight
- Coated medium weight
- Coated fine paper
- Other
Book printing inks
- Inks
- Latest advances in ink chemistry
Prepress and postpress book printing
- Prepress
- Colour management
- XML, JDF, PDF standards, etc.
- Other
- Postpress
- Binding and finishing
- Other
Company activity
- Paper suppliers
- Ink suppliers
- Machinery suppliers
- Printers