TYPO CENTER · SINCE 1983

Books & publications in Lefkada.

Your words deserve a considered publication. From the text and page layout to the cover, we discuss each step towards a finished printed book.

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01 / A GOOD STARTING POINT

From the first word
to the final page.

For a personal publication, a collection of writing or an association's printed edition, preparation matters. At our print shop in Lefkada, we start with the reader, the content and how the publication will be used.

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The inside pages

Page count, type size, photographs and colour or black-and-white printing all affect the format and cost of the edition.

The cover

The cover needs to be planned alongside the finished size and binding. Spine dimensions, where relevant, are finalised once the publication's specifications are agreed.

The construction

Paper, page count and binding work together. We discuss available solutions around the way the book will be used and the number of copies you need.

02 / YOUR PRINT BRIEF

Tell us
a little more.

The final or estimated size and page count.
The number of copies and your preferred date.
Whether the inside pages use colour, black and white or a combination.
Whether you have a laid-out PDF or need page layout and cover design.

Already have artwork?

Email the original file or a PDF to typoce@gmail.com. Before the final export, ask for specifications for dimensions, bleed and images. If you do not have artwork, we can start with your idea.

What shapes the price?

Page count, paper, colour, cover, binding, quantity and file preparation make up the quote. If the book is still taking shape, start with an estimated page count and number of copies.

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03 / USEFUL ANSWERS

Before we print.

Can I send my manuscript as a Word document?

You can send it so we can discuss page layout and its cost. A Word document is not necessarily ready for printing. Final text corrections should be complete before you approve production.

How should I prepare the cover?

Do not finalise the spine or overall cover dimensions before paper, page count and binding have been agreed. Ask for the final artwork specifications first.

Can I request a small number of copies?

Tell us the quantity you need. A suitable production option and its feasibility will be confirmed for your specifications. You do not need to choose a printing method before asking for a quote.