Frequently Asked Questions

Notebook Products

You can choose from a selection of different Papers and Printing Processes, a variety of Note Grids, including lines, squares, dots or project patterns, calendar templates and much more. Besides the templates made available by us, you can design the interior of your book according to your own ideas. We will be happy to help you. You can choose from a selection of different Papers and Printing Processes, a variety of Note Grids, including lines, squares, dots or project patterns, calendar templates and much more. Besides the templates made available by us, you can design the interior of your book according to your own ideas. We will be happy to help you.

Artwork for Branding Dies: When supplying artwork for company branding logos a digital sharp black/white 1:1 is the minimum requirement. Editable EPS, .AI or .PDF file are our preferred formats.

Branding Position: If no position is stated we shall block where we consider it is to the best advantage at our absolute discretion.

If a special die-size / position is required exact measurements must be supplied – if a die-size / position differs slightly from a visual proof and no measurements have been given, we cannot be held responsible.

Tolerances: A tolerance of 2-3mm is required due to movement in the board, and when the case is wrapped around the spine.

Change of Logo: If a die-stamp has been ordered and paid for, we will charge for the first die-stamp, and for a second die-stamp to be manufactured.

Repeat Use of Branding Logo: We hold all die-stamps on file for 18 months. Provided we have the die-stamp available, no additional charge will be made for the die-stamp.

Proofs of all work may be submitted for customer’s approval and Bookblock shall incur no liability for any errors not corrected by the customer if proofs are so submitted. Sign-off is required on proofs for production to go ahead, otherwise logo style, type or layout will be at Bookblock’s absolute discretion.

If the customer does not provide written sign-off, the last proof submitted shall be used in production, unless the customer explicitly rejects the proof for a previous one in writing.
If a special die size / position is required exact measurements must be supplied – if a die size / position differs slightly from a visual proof and no measurements have been given, we cannot be held responsible. Additional charges may be made for any additional proofs that are required as a result of alterations required by the customer. When style, type or layout is left to the Bookblock’s discretion, any subsequent changes to such style, type or layout required by the customer may be subject to additional charges on a time and materials basis.

A gloss varnish will bring out the colours in photographs as the paper will not soak in as much ink as an uncoated paper, and so will produce a rich output. Matte paper creates a smooth finish and muted colours, so is ideal for portrait photography. A silk finish is a good halfway between matte and gloss, as its subtle gloss finish makes the colours pop without as much of the shine. It really is a matter of personal preference, and what you think suits your particular photographs.

There are an endless number of possibilities. The book cover can, for example can be covered with an individually printed & laminated paper or UV printed in full colour. You can also choose a cover material from our extensive material archive. There are thousands of materials available in many colours with different surface characteristics. You can find the entire spectrum of material and finishing possibilities on our notebook builder.

Every notebook we hold in stock has a large range of customisations available. All notebooks can have basic cover customisations such as debossed, foiled, screen and UV printed covers and most notebooks can also have inside customisations such as printed inserts and business card pockets added to them.