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New York City is famously the center of magazine publishing, and Thomas Group Printing is proud to have been part of that history for more than a century. As a family-owned business now run by the fourth generation of the Thomas family, we have earned our reputation as a printer of high-quality magazines and other periodicals. In the digital age, the publishing world is now open to all kinds of new magazine startups, and we’re here to help. We print from our New York location and ship nationwide.
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FAQ
How is Page Count Determined?
Each side of a sheet counts as one page, so a book’s cover alone includes 4 pages: front cover, inside front cover, inside back cover, and back cover.
Binding-Specific Page Counts:
- Saddle Stitch: Requires page counts divisible by 4.
- Perfect Binding and Wire-O: Requires page counts divisible by 2.
What’s the Maximum or Minimum Page Count?
The binding method you choose will influence the page count range:
- Saddle Stitching: Works best for projects between 8 and 60 pages, with page counts in multiples of 4.
- Perfect Binding: Suitable for 32 pages + cover and up, with page counts in multiples of 2.
- Spiral or Wire-O Binding: This option is flexible and can handle page counts from just a few pages up to 520 on thinner stock, with page counts in multiples of 2.
What is the difference between coated and uncoated paper?
Coated paper has a smooth finish that visually sharpens images and enhances color. The coating can be glossy or semi-gloss, depending on the desired effect, but both options contribute to a polished, professional look.
Uncoated paper has a natural, porous surface. It’s perfect for projects where readability and a tactile feel are priorities. It’s also a practical option for items that need to be written on, like letterheads or notepads.
Should I Choose Color or Black-and-White Printing for My Bound Product?
If your project includes color anywhere – even a single image or logo – it’s a 4-color (4C) job. Our standard pricing is designed for 4C printing, providing vibrant, professional results fast.
Single-color (one-ink) printing is available by custom quote and may offer some cost savings, but 4C remains the most common option. If you’re unsure, we are happy to talk with you to determine the best options for your unique printing needs.
How Long Does it Take to Produce a Bound Product?
Once PDF proofs are approved, production can take approximately 3 days for saddle stitched publications and roughly 3-5 days for perfect bound, plus shipping. Shipping times vary from next-day delivery to a few days, depending on your location relative to our NYC print house.
If you need a precise timeline, send us your project details, and we’ll set up a schedule that works for you.
How Can I Avoid Delays in Prepress and Design?
Before submitting your file, double-check that it’s set up correctly to prevent any prepress delays:
- Bright, high-resolution images (300 dpi)
- Files exported with crop marks and 1/8” bleed all around
- Files exported as single pages within one PDF
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Professional Magazine Printing in New York City
Magazine Printing Options
It’s easier than ever for your business, nonprofit, school, club or organization to create its own magazine, and when you’re ready for printing, we have a variety of methods to get your magazine into the hands of its readers. Thomas Group Printing offers both traditional offset printing and digital printing for large or small print runs. We also can help you choose among a wide range of papers, covers and finishes to make the layout and design of your magazine truly pop.
Specialty Magazines
Thomas Group Printing has several methods of printing and binding magazines available, including offset printing for large runs. A popular choice is saddle stitching, the traditional “magazine style” with two staples in the center fold. Saddle stitching works great for smaller magazines and other similar printed products like zines, manuals and booklets. If you’re producing a catalog or a large magazine, another option is perfect-bound printing. We can also print publications with wire coil or spiral bindings.
Talk To Our Print Team
We have round-the-clock availability to answer any questions you have about magazine printing, offer quotes, and detail our services that best fit your needs. Our print team can work with small quantities for one-time and short run printings, or scale your project up for mass distribution on a monthly, quarterly or yearly schedule. We also can incorporate marketing options like printing each reader’s name or other information on the magazine they receive, using variable data printing technology. One of our core values is providing exceptional print quality to all of our customers, and we’ll work with you to make sure we live up to that.
The Thomas Group Printing Approach
We aim to serve all types of NYC customers with our magazine printing services. With every project we do, we emphasize high quality, great customer service, and fast turnaround times so you can get your magazine out even on a tight schedule. We’re located in Manhattan and use messenger delivery to put the finished products in your hands as soon as possible, for clients anywhere in the city’s five boroughs. If you’re outside NYC, we offer fast nationwide shipping too.
To get a quick, no-commitment quote for magazine printing, or to talk with our print team about the options available, contact us at (212) 947-6400, or through the form below.
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