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Re: Paper recommendation for a book project

2002-01-02 by ruhrfoto

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "frankg_photo" 
<frank@f...> wrote:
> I'm considering "self-publishing" a few books of writing and 
quad ink 
> prints - the final piece would be bound, so the paper needs to: 
> a.) be thinner than what you'd want for a display print
> b.) excellent print quality (it needn't come any larger than 
8.5x11)
> c.) be able to take the abuse of constant turning pages 
> 
> Any recommendations for a paper ?
> 
> Anyone made a book & have some experience to share ?
> thanks,
> Frank

Frank,
I would give Hahnemuhle Photo Rag duo (coated on both sides) 
in the thinner version (about 190gsm) a first trial.
Bernd

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