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Typing in all-caps seems innocent enough, but it creates some interesting layout problems, both in print and ebook.

Dot gain is a normal part of the printing process that must be handled appropriately to get the best quality printing.

Some books benefit from a reading experience without the distraction of endnote numbers. We’ve got a solution.

Font size is universally specified as ‘point size’. But this number is surprisingly unreliable as a metric for readability.

It can be a challenge to combine images from multiple sources and efficiently key their location in text. We’ve got a cool technique.

We have developed a useful piece of software to create an index from curated words and phrases.

It happens – a necessary last-minute change that alters the pagination of an indexed book. We got you covered.

Image processing software has advanced significantly in recent years. We demonstrate its capabilities with real-world examples.

Bookhouse’s page proof PDFs have a versatile feature which enables non-printing elements to be turned on or off.

Bookhouse’s PressProofs PDFs have some unique characteristics which make them a dependable source of final art.

It seems like such a simple search and replace at first glance. Anybody who has tried it will tell you there is plenty that can go wrong.

A resolution of 300 DPI is the standard reference for images. But there are many instances where much lower resolution is perfectly adequate.

Almost any image can be made to be 300 DPI but what happens to it along the way will determine how usable it is for your project.

Stacking is one of those distracting layout problems we work hard to eliminate. We developed some software to help out.

Digital images are a fundamental component of book production. Here’s an overview of what to look for when sourcing high-quality images.

Tracking time on each job can be a distraction in a workgroup environment. Bookhouse uses software which does the job automatically.

Getting the settings right for title page PDFs is essential for passing the printer’s preflight. Here’s a helpful guide.

The once well-known widow and her unrelated orphans have an unfortunate case of mistaken – and stolen – identity.