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The Best Book Printers in the US

There are two types of book printing: lithograph-based offset printing and digital printing. Offset printing, the traditional and more expensive way, uses a plate made of a thin, flexible metal or plastic. Digital printing, generally considered a lower quality of printing but less expensive, uses a digital printing press. Evaluating the best book printers depends on what you are seeking from a printer. Some offer the best price. Some specialize in particular genres. Some offer the highest quality of publishing materials. The following is a list of book printers who are the best at a certain aspect of publishing.
  1. Createspace

    • Now owned by Amazon.com, this publisher and digital printer is one of the best for the author who wants to self-publish quickly without the hassles normally associated with self-publishing. All book covers are printed in full color and finished with a protective laminate coating. The printing is bookstore quality and printed on either white- or cream-colored paper.

    Berryville Graphics

    • This printer produces nearly 120 million books each year. If you are seeking one of the best large-scale printers, this is it. A division of Bertelsmann AG, Berryville Graphics is a leader in book manufacturing. It can do everything from digital runs to full, prepress style printing.

    Edwards Brothers

    • Founded in 1893, this Michigan-based printer is one of the most experienced in the country. It specializes in ultra-short to medium runs and can print as few as 50 copies through their digital production center.

    Robinson Graphics

    • This press has a reputation among professional artists for its excellence in color. Robinson Graphics runs traditional Heidelberg Speed Master four-color presses, Stahl Folders and Muller Martini Saddle Stitchers.

    Consolidated Printers

    • This printer is one of the largest manufacturers of technical documentation. Located close to the technical hub of Silicon Valley in California, Consolidated Printers offers everything from on-demand printing to traditional offset printing.

    Gorham Printing

    • This family run printer focuses on personalized service and customized design work for each one of its customers. Gorham Printing can print as few as 25 copies.

    The Printing House

    • This printer specializes in large-size books that traditional printing presses cannot handle. The Printing House is one of the very few printers who can manufacture a book that is up to 1,700 pages.

    The Wimmer Companies

    • If cooking is your thing, then you should consider the printing arm of Wimmer Cookbooks, one of the premiere printers of cookbooks. The Wimmer Companies are based in Memphis, TN. They works with fund-raising groups that have more modest printing needs.

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