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Every Cover PDF that arrives goes through a PDF review process to check that all the Cover Layout Requirements have been met. This includes cover size, bleed area, spine width, image resolution, etc. (editorial issues such as grammar, spelling and content are NOT reviewed). Your first Cover PDF review and first online proof (upgrade to printed proof is available) are included your quote.
If the Cover PDF does not meet the Cover Layout Requirements, the prepress will notify you via email with the error. Depending on the error, you will have the options to submit a new Cover PDF at no charge for the first resubmission before proofing and/or opt for PDF Assistance ($25).
After you receive your proof, you may make changes and supply a new Cover PDF with an updated proof for the cost below.
Providing a New Cover PDF (submitted after initial evaluation)
$20
Online Proof of a Cover PDF
Free
Printed Proof of a Cover PDF (unbound, hand-trimmed with no lamination)
$15
PDF Assistance (small technical
corrections, adding spine, etc.) *
Includes creation of a barcode from customer-supplied ISBN number
Modifications to customer supplied PDFs are limited and must be approved by the Prepress Department. Modifications that require extensive time will incur additional costs or be transferred to the Design Department.
$25 per file
Every Interior PDF that arrives goes through a PDF review process to check that all the Interior Page Layout Requirements have been met. This includes page size, page count, color page count, bleed area, etc. (editorial issues such as grammar, spelling and content are NOT reviewed). Your first Interior PDF review and first online proof (upgrade to printed proof is available) are included your quote.
If the Interior PDF does not meet the Interior Page Layout Requirements, an Account Representative will notify you via email with the error. Depending on the error, you will have the options to submit a new Interior PDF at no charge for the first resubmission before proofing and/or opt for PDF Assistance ($25).
After you receive your proof, you may make changes and supply a new Interior PDF with an updated proof for the cost below.
Providing a New Interior PDF (submitted after initial evaluation)
$20
Online Proof of an Interior PDF
Free
Printed Proof of an Interior PDF (unbound, hand-trimmed)
$30
PDF Assistance (small technical corrections, adding spine, etc.) *
Modifications to customer supplied PDFs are limited and must be approved by the Prepress Department. Modifications that require extensive time will incur additional costs or transferred to the Design Department.
$25 per file
We offer design service options to match books of all genres, formats and complexities. Whether you are looking to print novel, textbook, cookbook, or family memoir, our designers will transform your content with professional layouts and beautiful covers to rival those any major publishing house. Click on a design level to learn more about each service.
$599
Additional Image Placement of Digital File or Physical Photo (optimized and placed into text with a caption) *
Standard Interior Design includes up to 20 imagess, Deluxe Interior Design includes up to 50 images.
$5 per image
Photo extraction from Word Documents for Design
$92/hr
Table/Chart Placement (optimized and placed into text)
$92/hr
Additional Design Services (logo creation, book images in different formats, etc.)
$92/hr
Corrections and Changes (after initial submission of files)
$92/hr
Proofing is a critical stage of the printing process that allows authors to catch and correct any mistakes in their book. We offer both digital and physical proof options to help you print with 100% confidence
Corrections and Changes (after initial submission of files)
$92/hr
Online Proof of a Cover PDF
Free
Online Proof of an Interior PDF
Free
Printed Proof of a Cover PDF
$15
Printed Proof of an Interior PDF (unbound, hand-trimmed)
$30
Gorham Printing is a printer not a publisher, which means your files are owned by you. We can send you any of your files that we have archived. We will send you the PDFs, any native files we may have, and package InDesign files.
We ask that you allow 3-4 business days to give us time to gather all your files and send them to you. If you request a CD or USB it will be mailed out USPS Priority (2-3 additional business days). Full payment must be submitted before files can be sent out.
All PDF Files Sent via Email
Free
All InDesign Files Sent via Email *
If design files are sent, client is responsible for providing PDF files for future printings
Free
All files mailed on a USB
$35
All Files Mailed on a CD
$45
File Alteration for Another Printer (2 week turnaround, files will be sent to client only)
$300 per printer per file
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