Special Edition Books with Foiled Cover, Gilded Edges, Colored Illustration Pages

Special Edition Books with Foiled Cover, Gilded Edges, Colored Illustration Pages

Foiled Cover:

Foil Stamping: The foiled cover is achieved through foil stamping, where metallic foil is applied to the cover of the book, typically for the title, author's name, or decorative elements. The foil reflects light, creating a shiny contrast against the rest of the cover.

Gold or Silver Foil: The most common choices are gold or silver foiling, which add an elegant, sophisticated look to the cover. Other colors such as rose gold, blue, or black can also be used depending on the design and theme of the book.

Spot Foiling: Foiling can be applied to specific areas of the cover, such as the book title or key artwork, for added emphasis. This creates a contrast with the surrounding areas, making the foiled elements stand out and catch the light.

Full Coverage Foil: For a more dramatic look, you can choose a full-foil cover, where the entire surface is covered in foil. This creates a highly reflective, vibrant finish that immediately grabs attention.

Gilded Edges:

Gold Gilding: Gold gilding is the most popular choice for special edition books, adding a rich, opulent feel to the book. The golden edges make the book look elegant and elevate the overall design.

Silver Gilding: For a more modern or understated look, silver gilding can be applied to the edges. This finish gives the book a sleek and refined feel, perfect for genres like contemporary fiction or graphic novels.

Colored Gilding: While gold and silver are the most common, colored gilding is also an option, where the edges are coated in shades like red, blue, or even black, allowing for more creative freedom to match the book's design or theme.

Colored Illustration Pages:

Full-Color Printing: Colored illustration pages are a defining feature of special edition books. These pages can be used for detailed artwork, chapter illustrations, or even decorative borders that enhance the reading experience. Full-color printing ensures that the images are vibrant and visually engaging, making the illustrations a key part of the book.

Chapter Illustrations: For novels or story-driven books, chapter illustrations can be added to visually break up the text and give readers a glimpse into the world of the story. These illustrations can be placed at the start of each chapter or throughout the text, adding depth and creativity to the book.

Paper Quality: The pages containing these colored illustrations are typically printed on high-quality coated paper, which ensures that colors are crisp and vibrant. The paper used can be glossy or satin, depending on the desired finish. A glossy finish makes the colors pop, while a satin finish provides a softer, more refined look.

Additional Features for Special Edition Books:

Custom Dust Jacket: A custom dust jacket can be designed to match the luxurious feel of the foiled cover and gilded edges. The dust jacket can be printed with full-color graphics, detailed illustrations, or even textured designs that reflect the theme of the book. You can opt for:

Embossing and Debossing: Adding embossing (raised designs) or debossing (pressed-in designs) to the cover or spine creates texture and depth, giving the book a tactile quality. Combining embossing with foil can add a multi-dimensional effect, where certain parts of the cover are raised, while others are foiled, creating a contrast that enhances the overall design.

Slipcase: For an even more luxurious finish, the book can be placed inside a custom slipcase, which provides extra protection and a premium presentation. Slipcases can be designed to match or complement the book's cover art and can be embossed, foiled, or printed with a design that ties together the theme of the book.

Head and Tail Bands: Small fabric bands sewn at the top and bottom of the spine, known as head and tail bands, add an extra level of refinement to the binding. They are often color-matched to the book's design and provide a touch of traditional craftsmanship.

Ribbon Bookmark: A ribbon bookmark can be added for both practical and aesthetic purposes. This allows readers to mark their place while also adding a decorative element that complements the design of the book.

Product Details

Product Name	Special Edition Books
Material	Glossy/matt art paper, offset paper, woodfree paper, writing paper, light coated paper, special type paper, C1S C2S board,C1S grey board, kraft paper, light weight coated paper, wood free paper, and so on.
Binding	Thread sewning binding, flexi-bound binding, saddle-stitching binding, glue binding, wire-o binding, spiral binding,casebound binding, etc.
Certification	ISO9001, FSC
Design	From Clients,OEM
Size	Decided by Client
Printing	CMYK or Pantone
Artwork Format	AI, PDF, ID, PS, CDR
Finishing	Gloss or Matt Lamination, Spot UV, Emboss, Deboss and Sprayed Edges

               

Book Size

               

Illustration Endpapers

               

Colored Illustration Pages

               

Gold Foil Stamping

               

Gold Sprayed Edges

               

Ribbon Bookmark

               

Sewn Binding

Binding Types

               

Hardcover Binding

               

Perfect Binding

Sprayed Edges V.S. Foiled Edges

               

Plain Printed Edges

               

Full Color Image Edges

               

Plain Metal Ink Edges

               

Glitter Edges

Paper Options

Surface Finshing

Production Process