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Looking for smaller runs and faster turn around times??
Have you heard the great news? We have been hard at work expanding our manufacturing platform so we can provide customers with high quality book printing and binding services whether you order 1 book or 50,000. Our charge was simple - expand inventory and cash flow improvement solutions without sacrificing the quality and service you've come to know us for. Click here to find out more about our new digital print capabilities or to submit a quote!
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Editing, Designing, Converting, oh my!
Thomson-Shore now offers services to those looking to self-publish. Our new Book Creation Services helps authors get their books print ready by providing valuable assistance with editing, design, layout and more! Click here to check out our new offerings! -
Thomson-Shore Renews Commitment to Green Press Initiative
Thomson-Shore has been partnering the Green Press Initiative, a group committed to improving the ecological footprint of the book industry, for the past 6 years. This month we have renewed that commitment. We are proud of the work our employees do everyday to minimize the impact of the book industry on our environment. To learn more about what Thomson-Shore is doing to reduce our impact, click here.
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Color Text Printing Available Now!
Did you know that our Heidelberg 6-color press features an in-line aqueous coating system and provides super-sharp 300-line screen technology. This means we are able to provide your full color work faster and with the very best color quality you'll find anywhere!
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Thomson-Shore Honored for Excellence in "Employee Ownership" Communications
Thomson-Shore has been selected by the ESOP Association as the winner of the 2008 ESOP Company of the Year Annual Award for Communications Excellence (AACE). The AACE Awards are sponsored each year by the Association to recognize the outstanding communications and educational programs of its members. The awards are presented each May at the Association’s Annual Conference in Washington, DC to companies who have excelled in communicating the ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) and its meaning to the company’s employees. Read More . . .
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Paper is paper is paper . . . or is it?
Not long ago I walked into my neighborhood Borders to look for a new title about a young man who chronicled a life on the Great Lakes. I was really interested in this book and I wanted the case bound book so I could enjoy the read and then… place it on my shelf for [...]
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Don’t be surprised when you begin reading Gerbrand Bakker’s The Twin if you feel as if something is missing. No, it’s not that the book is without a cover, title, or page number. What’s missing is the main character’s twin brother, his youthful desires, and sense of self—profound absences that Bakker deftly imprints on the reader through the unadorned life of Helmer van Wonderen. Translated from the original Dutch by David Colmer, Bakker’s expertly woven novel unveils Helmer’s life after the death of his twin brother Henk, including the farming existence Helmer feels he never chose and has thus always resented. Click here to find out more about The Twin.
Ask Thomson-ShoreMore Q & A
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Q... What’s the difference between digital printing and offset printing?
A... The value of digital is the speed in which we can print books. Typical run lengths for digital books are 1-400. Offset is used for larger runs of 400+ units, which keeps costs per unit low. Offset has more options for materials, trim sizes, bind styles and specialty printing techniques.
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Q... What is a printed case?
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Also referred to as a litho case, it is when the artwork is printed directly onto the case material, vs. having the artwork or type foil stamped.
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Q... What does the acronym PPI stand for?
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Pages Per Inch. The spine bulk of a book is calculated by taking the page count and dividing it by the PPI.
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Q... Who is my Thomson-Shore representative?
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At Thomson Shore, our customer service department is divided into three market segments – Trade and Professional, Religious and Independent Publisher, and University. You will be assigned to a customer service team based on your market segment and your location.
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Q... What would be considered a good page count?
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Anything divisible by 8 and meets requirements for the minimum bulk of the specified binding. The most economical page count is divisible by 32.
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Q... Is your paper acid free?
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Yes, Thomson-Shore stocks all acid free paper. Acid free paper can last up to 200 years where as acid papers last around 50 years. Read about our Green Press Initiative.
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Q... Where is Thomson-Shore located?
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We are located in Dexter, Michigan. You can get driving directions and other useful information on the Our Location page.
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Q... Is there a cost difference between White and Natural papers that you stock?
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Yes, White stocking text papers are generally less expensive.
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Q... What are head and foot bands?
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Head and foot bands are a small piece of silk or cotton which are glued to the top and bottom of a case bound book. These fill the gap normally formed between the spine of the book and the case. The only purpose is decorative. They come in a variety of solid and "striped" colors.
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Q... Can you stamp in colors?
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Yes, Thomson-Shore offers a wide selection of stamping options. Color foil is considered pigment foil where gold and silver foil is considered metallic. The metallic foil is usually more economical and generally stamps cleaner.
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Q... What is a horizontal or landscape book?
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This type of book is also referred to as short side bind. This is a book that is wider than it is tall.
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About Us
As an expert book manufacturer, Thomson-Shore prints and binds both perfect bound (paper back or soft cover) and case bound (hard cover) books. While our specialty is short to medium run books, we offer a full range of capabilities.
“Helping you put your best book forward” - it’s our mantra, and it represents our promise to provide exceptional customer service. Our customers are a diverse group of trade & professional publishers, university & religious presses, as well as self publishers. They all tell us that when they work with us, we make their jobs easier. Since we’re employee-owned, each person in our company is accountable for ensuring that our customers’ worries are alleviated, their needs are met, and their jobs are indeed a bit easier.
While we’re helping our customers, we’re also doing all that we can to help the planet. Thomson-Shore stocks more recycled papers than any other book manufacturer. We were the first printing manufacturer to become a member of the Green Press Initiative, and we’re Forest Stewards Council (FSC) certified which means our papers meet the highest social and environmental standards.
