Artistic and Life-Like: Photography in Washington, 1850–1900, is the first book-length exploration of 19th century photography in Washington. Written by Tim Greyhavens and published by Grey Day Press, this book is full of historic photographs and compelling insights into Washington state’s earliest histories. Bookmobile is thrilled to have worked on the book design and typesetting, the offset print management, and book distribution for this impressive project.
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Book design and typesetting
Artistic and Life-Like contains over 200 images, from portraits to important historical moments, and also features special design elements like block quotes, timelines, epigraphs before each chapter, and endnotes. We knew this project’s layout had to match its dynamic content.
With the project’s 11″ width, we used a 2-column text layout which allows for both economical text placement and large, attention-grabbing images.
As part of the design and typesetting process, we converted the images from their original RGB color profiles to the CMYK ICC profile recommended by the offset printer. Using a printer’s recommended ICC color profiles helps to ensure predictable color results when printing.
Offset print management
Our offset print management services were a great printing solution for Artistic and Life-Like. A printed case hardcover with a large trim size, this interior also printed in color throughout on a 100 lb matte white paper. Coated papers are a great choice for high-quality image printing!
Distribution with Itasca Books
Artistic and Life-Like is distributed by Itasca Books, a division of Bookmobile. When printing finished, copies were shipped to Itasca’s climate-controlled warehouse in Minneapolis, where our distribution teams fulfills book orders and distributes the book’s metadata to the book trade. Follow this link to learn more about Itasca’s distribution and fulfillment services.
Artistic and Life-Like can be purchased online from Itasca Books.
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