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HOW TO ORDER
It is important to remember that all indexing is cut from bound and trimmed books.
- If paper covered, the book should be furnished with a paper cover affixed.
- If hard or flex covered, Ross Gage can work with book blocks or finished books.
- If we are to index case bound books, the books must have a good flexible joint so that covers can be folded back.
HOW TO ORDER-ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
- How Bound
- Quantity
- Trim Size
- Bulk
- Weight and Type of Paper
- Type of Indexing
- Scheduling - Production Requirements
- Kind of Packaging
- Shipping Requirements
THUMB CUT OR (EUROPEAN CUT)
- How Many Cuts
- How Many Banks
- Radius-Size
- Tab Printed on Text
- Tab to be Applied - (Ross Gage makes the tabs.) Standard tab color is Black. Any PMS color can be matched for a small additional charge.
- Tab Copy (Hot Stamped)
- Tab Color & Stamping Color
- Tab Locator Marks Printed
STEP INDEXING
- How Many Cuts
- How Many Banks
- Type of Cut
- Style
- How Deep (Face to Spine)
- How Long (Head to Foot)
- Locator Marks Printed?
STYLE AND DESIGN COMMENTS
While style is a matter of personal preference, certain guidelines are of help to maximize the effectiveness of indexing.
- Begin by giving thought to what you want to accomplish by indexing.
- Ease of use.
- Highlight certain important areas.
- Help organize.
- Put yourself in the users eye...see the product as the user sees it.
- Generally speaking, the larger the book, the larger the diameter or tab area should be.
- If a product contains advertising (such as a telephone directory), consider placing ads or important information on the lead or first page of the tab—it’s the one with the greatest exposure.
- If a diary or address product, consider having Ross Gage print the tab copy after tab cutting. This assures perfect register and a professional looking product.
- Keep tab copy brief
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