Catalogs come in many sizes and they range from single color through multi-color depending on the product(s) or information you need to catalog. Photography, illustrations, prices and item listings are popular components to these booklets.

Bindery methods include:

Saddle Stitching - Stapled Spine
Perfect Binding - Glued Spine
GBC Binding - Plastic Comb
Velo Binding - Heat Sealed Plastic
Coil Binding - Plastic Coil
Wiro Bind - Wire Coil

Budget and number of pages will dictate your selection. Among these six bindery options available here at LPB, Saddle Stitching is the most popular for 60 pages or less.

Glossy and non glossy papers are available in 4 popular weights. They are 80# gloss text, 100# gloss text, 80# gloss cover, and additional as a cover option, 12pt. heavy gloss cover. Full color offset printing is very popular when photograpy is the method of product display. Gloss and full color together offer high impact photo quality. Black and white halftones of photos are also quality images but the products being sold, your preference and budget will dictate the need for color.

The most popular size is 11 x 17 open, finishing to an 8 1/2 x 11. This size offers room for many products and/or photos. Catalogs are the ultimate sales tool in addition to a website. The two media support each other nicely, and we often design both in conjunction with one another. Strong marketing tools set you apart from your competition.