Digital BW, The Print

Make a sample book (all with same image) using several different  
techniques and color tints. Then see how it prints. Small investment  
first.

Mark
http://www.stillrivereditions.com



On Jan 9, 2008, at 7:52 PM, brouwerkent wrote:

> I am contemplating doing a book or two via Blurb.  I have some  
> questions that I am not
> finding answers on their web site...so I am hoping some of you have  
> used this
> medium...Lulu, My Publisher or Blurb.  Here are my questions.
>
> Of course, I want to get the best output.  Since these are run on  
> traditional color presses,
> the recommendation is to save the black and white as sRGB.  So this  
> begs the question of
> how to control the color or tone.
>
> Should I convert to duotone...to get a subtle warmth...prior to  
> saving my files for printing?
> Is this the best way to get the Quadtone look?
>
> If this is the best approach, should I use the Photoshop grey tones  
> in Duotone folder...or
> should I be using process/pantone colors in same folder.  Since they  
> are asking for jpg's, I
> assume that I should avoid process colors...but my question shows  
> how naive I am on
> publishing.
>
> ---
>
> Any comments about this kind of publishing is very welcome.  The  
> idea sounds great...to
> be able to make short run quality books.
>
> Thanks in advance.  I trust this post is not too far off topic.
>
>
> Phil
>