Digital or Litho?

I have just spoken with RPM Printing and whilst they were very helpful, they offer a digital print process and I think I want to produce a book with Litho printing.

They also can't do embossing, they have to send it elsewhere. I have given them an idea of what I want but I was a little vague as I don't know all the details myself yet.

I am awaiting an email or call later today with a price for printing, but I am going to get into contact with some of the printers that Neil suggested and see if I can actually go in and visit them, rather than do it over the phone.

Prof Project - First Steps

Today I have been trying to get in contact with Friary Press in Dorchester for advice about printing my book. I found the contact number easily enough but it seems the number is no longer in use!

I have mailed Neil to see if he can contact Brendon (ex student) as he had his book printed there a couple of years ago.

After further research I found RPM Digital Print in Ferndown who I am going to visit on Friday to speak with Matt Lofthouse, as apparently he is the man who knows everything.

I don't really have any ideas to show them but I did explain that its early days at the moment and I just wanted to get an idea of turnaround times, paper specification, inks and whether they can emboss and provide spot finishes etc.

This week I aim to have some initial ideas drawn up into my sketchbook and some strong layout concepts too.