Illustrated Choice - the art world of short run digital books

Ideal for short runs of books requiring superior photographic reproduction

Illustrated Choice gives publishers the opportunity to print litho quality, short run highly illustrated books at a unit cost which is more commonly associated with much longer print runs.

This high-end digital printing service is perfectly suited for runs lengths between 100 and 500 copies and for both paperbacks and hardbacks up to A4 in size.


Using one of our Xerox iGen 2400dpi digital presses we can guarantee you will be stunned at the quality that we can achieve.

Call us now on 01553 764728 or e-mail: enquiries@mpg-biddles.co.uk if you would like to be sent a digitally printed Illustrated Choice sample book.

This service is ideally suited to books where quality of halftone reproduction is paramount including:

  •     Directories and yearbooks*
  •     Art books
  •     Photography books
  •     History books
  •     Cookery books
  •     Sports books
  •     Children's books
* please allow up to five weeks manufacturing time

Publishers who are looking to produce superior marketing copies prior to publication or to economically reprint backlist titles will also benefit from this service. Illustrated Choice offers the same unique fixed price commitment throughout the lifetime of the book which was first introduced to the market through our unique Publisher's Choice service. So instead of 'Hobson's Choice' when it comes to printing your high quality illustrated products, you have now Illustrated Choice!

This service is not ideally suited to books where the images go across a double page spread. If you have a project with this kind of content then please contact us.

If you have a project that you think would be suitable for production on our iGen and would find like to find out more information then please complete our enquiry form or ring us on 01553 764728.

Digital or Litho - which is the right production route for me?

The combination of having both litho and digital printing presses allows us to offer a flexible and responsive service. Although we have an enviable reputation in the market-place for the high quality of books that we produce on our top of the range digital printing presses – almost comparable to litho printed books – digitally printed books will have a different look and feel to what you might expect from litho production. We are always happy to advise you on the best technology for your project and to send printed sample books before the start of your project to ensure that we will meet your expectations of the finished article.

Recommended by:

"I've been trying to break into Borders for seven years, endless pitches to so many people, and never got a single book in to stores. I sent a set of hardbacks to them earlier this week and was contacted at 8.50 a.m. the next day to say they'd take the lot. I can't think of a better recommendation. Quality counts. Thanks to everyone at MPG Biddles for the super books."
 
"I've tried other digital printers in the past but none matches up to MPG Biddles for price, quality and efficiency of service. The books look every bit as good as far more expensively produced titles: fine paper, solid spines, great cover-art reproduction. In short, the works! "
 
"I want to say thank you very much for the completion of Dragon Rampant. The whole ‘MPG Biddles Experience’ for me has been superb and the level of service absolutely first class.

I am very pleased with the book and now we have a quality product that meets our original expectations 100%. As a first time customer with you I have been most impressed with your approach to customer care and the project management that resulted in Dragon Rampant being available in time for us to take advantage of the summer air shows and associated events.

We will certainly be doing business again. Thank you all once more.
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Illustrated Choice at a glance:

Styles:
Paperback
Hardback

Formats:
198x129mm up to A4 portrait

Page extents:
Minimum 80 pages
Maximum 608 pages

Papers:
Vancouver Matt Coated 100gsm
Vancouver Matt Coated 115gsm
Vancouver Matt Coated 130gsm

Finishing options:
Matt or gloss lamination
Perfect binding PUR
Dust jackets*
Printed paper cases*
Coloured end papers*
Foil blocking on spine and front*
Head and tail bands*
Ribbon markers*
* hardbacks only

Order quantities:
Minimum 100 copies
Maximum 500 copies

Mini case study

Dog Friendly


When Steve Bennet, founder of the hugely successful website Dog Friendly, found he was getting lots of requests for the information in his website to be available in book form he approached Biddles to see if we could help. Illustrated Choice proved to be the perfect solution and with a large order pending from The Kennel Club Steve hopes to use Traditional Choice soon to fulfil this.