What is RGB and CMYK?
RGB stands for Red, Green and Blue, and is the mode used for monitors and television. CMYK
stands for Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, and Black, the four inks used in process color printing.
Images should be scanned in CMYK or converted to CMYK mode in Photoshop. Also, scan at
300 dpi, at the size the image will be printed. We can use larger scanned images, but the
printing will be 300 dpi.
DESIGN HINT: Know the approximate size of the final image. Scan at 350 dpi or 400dpi. That
way you have a little resolution to work with if you want to make the image a little bigger.
What ICC profile should I use?
Use the default settings whenever possible. If requested, we can provide you with the ICC
profile for the target output device. The ICC profile will differ depending on the manufacturer
and model number.
What is GSM?
GSM stands for Grams per Square Meter. It is the method used to measure paper in Asia and
Europe. If you specify a paper in pounds or points as in common in the US, we will convert to
the closest comparable GSM weight.
What is the largest dimensions I can make a book?
It depends on the country and the vendor, but we often manufacture high quality coffee
table books that exceed 12" x 12".
How do I prepare my book for printing?
Please see our website, Quick Prepress Guide. read more
What about proofs?
You will receive one round of physical digital proofs, output on an Epson 11000 or similar
model. The cost is included in the quote. Press proofs or wet proofs are also available, at an
additional cost, for critical color.
How do I send my files and PDFs to Star Print Brokers?
You can burn the files to DVD or CD and send them to us. This is the preferred method for art
and photography books with many pages of high resolution images. If it is a small book, or a
book with few high resolution images, the book files can be placed on our FTP site. Contact
us for our FTP address, user ID and password.
How much are shipping, delivery and duty? What about customs?
Ocean shipping with inland delivery to your door is included in our quotes, as is duty. We
handle all customs too. The cost depends on the number of books, their weight and the zip
or postal code of the final delivery destination.
Do you offer book design services?
We have options for all budgets:
Super Star Book Design (superior design, top level)
Star Book Design (mid-level cost, in-house)
Star Asia Book Production (low cost, in Asia). design quote or read more
I need an ISBN Number and Bar Code. How do I do that?
We are not the publisher of your book -- you are! And you should be the publisher of record.
ISBN:
Please visit www.isbn.org for an ISBN number. Usually a publisher buys ISBN numbers in a block
of ten, but if you call directly, they will sell one number. read more
Bar Code:
Please see R.R. Bowker Bar Code Service to purchase a bar code. read more
How do I register the copyright and get a Library of Congress Number?
Please visit the United States Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov read more
What should I charge for my book?
That is up to you as you are the publisher. Do your homework though, and check out similar
books in bookstores. Be aware that if you use a book distributor that it is common for them to
charge 55 percent of the retail value. Star Print Brokers does not distribute books. We do not
keep any royalties nor do we retain any rights to your title. We do not require authors to use
our ISBN numbers because you are the publisher. We print high-quality books for you.
Please call (425)-603-1777 or email if you have any questions.
RGB stands for Red, Green and Blue, and is the mode used for monitors and television. CMYK
stands for Cyan, Yellow, Magenta, and Black, the four inks used in process color printing.
Images should be scanned in CMYK or converted to CMYK mode in Photoshop. Also, scan at
300 dpi, at the size the image will be printed. We can use larger scanned images, but the
printing will be 300 dpi.
DESIGN HINT: Know the approximate size of the final image. Scan at 350 dpi or 400dpi. That
way you have a little resolution to work with if you want to make the image a little bigger.
What ICC profile should I use?
Use the default settings whenever possible. If requested, we can provide you with the ICC
profile for the target output device. The ICC profile will differ depending on the manufacturer
and model number.
What is GSM?
GSM stands for Grams per Square Meter. It is the method used to measure paper in Asia and
Europe. If you specify a paper in pounds or points as in common in the US, we will convert to
the closest comparable GSM weight.
What is the largest dimensions I can make a book?
It depends on the country and the vendor, but we often manufacture high quality coffee
table books that exceed 12" x 12".
How do I prepare my book for printing?
Please see our website, Quick Prepress Guide. read more
What about proofs?
You will receive one round of physical digital proofs, output on an Epson 11000 or similar
model. The cost is included in the quote. Press proofs or wet proofs are also available, at an
additional cost, for critical color.
How do I send my files and PDFs to Star Print Brokers?
You can burn the files to DVD or CD and send them to us. This is the preferred method for art
and photography books with many pages of high resolution images. If it is a small book, or a
book with few high resolution images, the book files can be placed on our FTP site. Contact
us for our FTP address, user ID and password.
How much are shipping, delivery and duty? What about customs?
Ocean shipping with inland delivery to your door is included in our quotes, as is duty. We
handle all customs too. The cost depends on the number of books, their weight and the zip
or postal code of the final delivery destination.
Do you offer book design services?
We have options for all budgets:
Super Star Book Design (superior design, top level)
Star Book Design (mid-level cost, in-house)
Star Asia Book Production (low cost, in Asia). design quote or read more
I need an ISBN Number and Bar Code. How do I do that?
We are not the publisher of your book -- you are! And you should be the publisher of record.
ISBN:
Please visit www.isbn.org for an ISBN number. Usually a publisher buys ISBN numbers in a block
of ten, but if you call directly, they will sell one number. read more
Bar Code:
Please see R.R. Bowker Bar Code Service to purchase a bar code. read more
How do I register the copyright and get a Library of Congress Number?
Please visit the United States Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov read more
What should I charge for my book?
That is up to you as you are the publisher. Do your homework though, and check out similar
books in bookstores. Be aware that if you use a book distributor that it is common for them to
charge 55 percent of the retail value. Star Print Brokers does not distribute books. We do not
keep any royalties nor do we retain any rights to your title. We do not require authors to use
our ISBN numbers because you are the publisher. We print high-quality books for you.
Please call (425)-603-1777 or email if you have any questions.
What is the minimum quantity?
Hardcover books, 1,000, softcover books, 2,000. All of our books are printed
on commercial presses. We do NOT do print-on-demand, where books are
copied in single sheets, not printed on a press.
What is the quality of printing like?
we have a proven network of pre-approved, already tested and proven
providers. We really care about providing great products and service.
Hardcover books, 1,000, softcover books, 2,000. All of our books are printed
on commercial presses. We do NOT do print-on-demand, where books are
copied in single sheets, not printed on a press.
What is the quality of printing like?
we have a proven network of pre-approved, already tested and proven
providers. We really care about providing great products and service.
Does Star Print Brokers only print high-quality fine art and
photography books?
We can print almost any kind of book. Since we specialize in
high-end color and large format bindings, we do a great job on all
kinds of books.
photography books?
We can print almost any kind of book. Since we specialize in
high-end color and large format bindings, we do a great job on all
kinds of books.
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