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Creating a Nation of Readers

National Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts is doing what they can to get people reading! Currently, 78 communities are encouraging literary reading through The Big Read programming from September 2012 through June 2013. There is sure to be a participating event near you!

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Thomson-Shore Announces Agreement with Clays Ltd
Thomson-Shore Partnership with Clays LTD.

Both Companies to Expand Sales

Thomson-Shore, a book manufacturer specializing in short to medium run digital and offset book printing, binding and publishing services, recently announced a partnership agreement with UK-based Clays Ltd. The global print initiative gives each printer access to each other’s market, creating value and market opportunity for customers of both Thomson-Shore and Clays.

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Thomson-Shore's "Beautiful Books" in blog for The New Yorker!

"McSweeney’s is publishing the hardback edition of “A Hologram for the King,” and in your acknowledgments, you thank the entire staff at the Thomson-Shore printers in Dexter, Michigan. Did you make a deliberate decision to print the book using a U.S. printer? How often do you find yourself making decisions about costs, and whether to use domestic or overseas firms when you’re working on McSweeney’s other publications?"

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And the winner is…

 

Thomson-Shore was honored to have participated in the production of several winning titles at this year’s New York Book Show.We were thrilled to have our customer’s titles recognized in both perfect and case bound categories.

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Thomson-Shore rids the world of badly made books!

We had some fun with our staff and turned them into superheroes. Find out how Cliffhanger and crew will save your book from falling into the wrong hands!

Sometimes we Need to Laugh

Sappi video series having fun with certification

When Kat demands that Sully and the print team follow the Sustaining Inner Corporate Kindness (S.I.C.K.) guidelines, things get pretty unsustainable around the shop.

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Cliff Hanger Blog

Blog, blog, blog…

The little reminder in the back of my head that whispers every time I see or experience something neat-o which I know “bookies” would find interesting. I suppose the most recent memorable event for me occurred just last week. I had the great honor of attending the National Book Awards hosted by...

About Us

image of employees sitting at a table with the caption: We're employee-owned!

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.

 

Ask Thomson-Shore

Q...   Why do you ask if there are any bleeds on the text pages of my project?
A...  

A bleed is a printed image that extends beyond one or more of the page margins. If bleeds fall on certain pages, based on the page count and trim size, it could cost more to produce because the bleeds may cause a double pass at press. To accommodate bleeds a printer may use a larger sheet size to print on.

Q...   Is your paper acid free?
A...  

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. To read about Environmental options click here or contact your customer service representative.

Q...   Where is Thomson-Shore located?
A...  

We are located in Dexter, Michigan. You can get driving directions and other useful information on the Our Location page.

Q...   Is there a cost difference between White and Natural papers that you stock?
A...  

Yes, White stocking text papers are generally less expensive.

Q...   What are head and foot bands?
A...  

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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