Thomson-Shore offers a suite of free tools to help you get the job done:
Typesetters List:
[Creating output ready PDF files] is one step of the [prepress process]. If you or your company does not have these capabilities, consider hiring a typesetter for this task. Below is a list of typesetters who may be able to help.
>Download the Typesetters List PDF
Spine Bulk Cover/Jacket Diagram:
Our Spine Bulk program allows you to calculate the bulk of your book. The program also takes that information and builds diagrams to help you layout your cover, jacket and cloth covers correctly.
> Visit the Spine Bulk application
Paper and Cloth Stock Options:
With so many options, it may seem overwhelming when trying to decide which paper or cloth stock will help you make the perfect book. This guide will help you narrow down the choices with an easy-to-follow chart of all we have to offer.
> Download the Paper Stock Option PDF
> Download the Cloth Stock Option PDF
Case Information:
If you are printing a case bound book, there are a couple things you should know. First, there are many options! This guide briefly introduces foils, cloths and everything in between, as well as some helpful decision-making tools. Take a look and, of course, call us if you have any questions.
> Download the Case Information PDF
