What are the benefits of cover lamination?

Cover lamination protects from scuffing and water damage. It also adds a super high gloss finish to the book cover creating a more professional look and preserving the integrity of the cover for longer storage.

What is cover lamination?

Single-side cover lamination is a thin, heat-pressed layer of glossy, durable plastic that covers the color side of the book cover. Double-side cover lamination is the plastic layer which covers both sides of the cover. This makes the book cover thicker.

Do you produce hardback books?

Yes. CP now offers Smythe sewn hardback books. We offer them in two styles: Color cloth with full-color dust jacket or printed case. We can do any size, however some industry standard sizes are: 5.5″ x 8.5″ 6″ x 9″ 8.5″ x 11″ To...

Do you assign and print ISBN numbers and bar codes?

Yes, we assign and print ISBN and bar codes. There is a $55 cost for purchasing the bar code and ISBN. We supply the ISBN and bar code, you will be billed for them with the rest of the project. For more information on bar codes visit: www.bowker.com