Piano Tone Building

[Delwin D Fandrich]

Standard "perfect" binding is about 1/3 less than hardcover. But I'm not
convinced that this will stand up in a book of this size. That lead me to better
quality softcover types but those have to be printed in huge quantities to be
cost effective. At least from the presses I've found. I doubt I'll sell 50,000
(or even 10,000) copies in my lifetime.

So the realistic choice is between your basic perfect binding and hardcover.
That is why I'm leaning toward hardcover. The printer we're working with will
also split a run so some of each may be the best option.

Del

| -----Original Message-----
| From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org 
| [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of Ron Nossaman
| Sent: September 26, 2005 9:24 PM
| To: Pianotech
| Subject: Re: Piano Tone Building
| 
| 
| > A specialty softcover is just about as expensive (it turns 
| out) as hardcover.
| > And I just don't know, as yet, about the durability of 
| straight perfect binding.
| > 
| > Del
| 
| Realistically, this work is much more of historical interest 
| than of current technical reference value, so durability 
| isn't that much of a concern either way. If the cost between 
| hardcover and softcover is minimal, the softcover is 
| overpriced and it's a moot point. Just go with hardcover and 
| call it good.
| 
| Whatever works.
| 
| Ron N
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