


Expanded Gamut CMYK (XCMYK) Offset Printing Formalized
Expanded Gamut CMYK (XCMYK) is a four-color printing method, a dataset, and an ICC Profile. Offset printing has made terrific strides in both quality and repeatability in the last number of years. Press-side instrumentation now enables us to read L* a* b* values for a...
G7 Methodology Awesomeness
It’s amazing how well the G7 methodology works. Extreme examples can often be found in catalogues. Take this LL Bean spread—the cover is printed high-speed web offset on a SWOP3 paper, the inside is printed gravure on a very thin paper designed to reduce mailing...
Book Design Made Simple
Anyone who has ever worked on putting a book together understands that this is not for the faint of heart—it’s definitely not a simple process. However, two accomplished book designers working collaboratively in Vancouver and in Boston have authored the...