Inputs? Opinions?

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Inputs? Opinions?

I’m contemplating on compiling my sketches and printing them in a book to sell at cons. As a consumer (not a creator), do you prefer purchasing books that are SADDLE STITCHED (SS) or PERFECT BOUND (PB)?

To elaborate, it costs almost twice as much to print books with perfect binding. I personally prefer PB but by printing SS, I can lower the price of the books that I sell. What do you guys think?

If you’re also in the business of printing books/comics, tell me what you think also from a creator standpoint. I’d love to know.

Thanks, Tumblees.

Posted 1 year ago

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thecattales answered: If it costs twice as much, I’d rather buy SS. I’m halfway across the world from you though, so my opinion might not be relevant…
zetina answered: Saddle stitch seems easier to leaf through.
chobble answered: With SS, the books you print seems to look a lot cheaper, which is kinda like lowering the quality of your art. Your art deserves PB!
crumpetseeds said: Perfect bound books are nice, sure, but if the cover is nice or clever and the content is something I’m interested in and printed clean, it wouldn’t make a difference to me how it’s bound. I’m interested in affording what I want to see.
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mystormyday answered: I personally prefer perfect bound because it looks way better, but it also depends on how many pages are in it.if 100-150+ then use perfect b
skylanterns answered: I prefer perfect bound as a consumer of art books, but if SS will allow you to print more sketchbooks more often, i don’t mind that too! :D
cloverfirefly answered: I’m pickier on paper quality than whether a book is PB or SS. PB for small books seems silly, so I guess it depends on the number of pages.
haiyun answered: Perfect binding feels much more professional and nice ;v; Saddle stitch is okay if it’s something ‘small’ though =v=
swheekun answered: PB for a larger book (maybe 60+ pages) and SS for a smaller book.
jackieloart answered: If the book isn’t huge as hell or thick as hell, saddle stitch would work great.. If it’s a TON of pictures, then perfect would be preferred
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lanmi-chi answered: perfect bounds are better they look good on the book shelf :3
fictograph answered: PB.
qu0y said: PB
wanilla-bean answered: Perfect bound.
sumafu answered: depends on length. If it’s shorter <40p then saddlestitch is fine
pallam9 answered: PB
idabombadil answered: I prefer perfect bound, cause even though they may cost more, they last longer, and also look better.
seasaltpepper answered: I like PB for thicker books, but SS for thinner. Thick books that are SS just seems weird to me.
jazminny answered: PB!
lilpinkpeach answered: Perfect binding is more professional in my opinion.
lemonbutt answered: SS
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jinglespace answered: If it’s not going to be very thick, I don’t mind SS.
drunkenauthor answered: if there’s one situation where SS is absolutely appropriate, it’s an indie art book.
teahermitcomics answered: I adore PB, it just makes for a great cover. I like SS too, but PB makes you cherish the book. SS makes it feel more throw-away, y’know?
mochichizuki answered: uhh, if the sketchbook has a lot of pages then PB. If it’s a short thing then SS
carue answered: PB!!
trippingonair answered: SS :)
aech-fic answered: I’d say it depends on how many pages. If you’re talking 50+, I’d do PB. Otherwise, SS.
dinofama answered: I personally like perfect bound.
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syunrii answered: perfect bound :)
lyvli answered: Perfect bound because it feels more professional?
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cherri-top answered: PB
misscafeine answered: I honestly don’t know D: Maybe the second option? either would be good with your sketches inside, trust me <3
yummpumkins answered: perfect bound, although if you had not that many pages of sketches, then I would buy the saddle stich. :)
kuutochi answered: Perfect Bound
finnichang answered: Perfect bound all the way. The binding of the book will actually make/break a purchase for me, but I’m obsessed with presentation and package
vilcurio answered: I prefer PB usually.
jade-swan answered: Consumer view: I like PB, but I don’t like bent spines, so there needs to be a border so that nothing is hidden in the spine.
tisaynavalle answered: Depends on the content. If the sketches are still rough, go with SS, but if they’re finished go with PB. Will you sell online too ?
laurbits answered: PB. Lasts longer and displays better. Maybe raise your print qty to get a better rate & def. raise the price for a quality book.
pinkypirate answered: depends on the content? ss for a chapter of comics or a sketchbook or something is fine, pb for a nicer comic volume or art book.
thescientistsdarling answered: I like perfect bound!
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