As we begin to release each of the eleven new custom cover materials, our desire is to help you choose the materials that best matches your specific preferences. We are therefore releasing today a new Feature Comparison Matrix to highlight the comparisons between the various print editions. Whether you are looking to minimize cost, maximize custom handcrafted features, or optimize somewhere in between, there should be an option available.

The comparisons will include details about distribution methods, cover materials, binding materials, paper stock, and other optional features:

Retail
Direct
Custom Handcrafted
Hardback Materials & Colors
Softcover Materials & Colors
Customizable Cover Color
Customizable Cover Yapp
PUR Adhesive Binding
Reinforced PUR Adhesive Binding
Cleat Sewn Binding
Spine Foil Stamping
Customizable Cotton Endbands
Customizable Silk Endbands
Customizable Endsheets
Customizable Flysheets
Customizable Satin Ribbons
Customizable Berisfords Ribbons
Spine Ribs
Leather Edge Liner
Name on Front Cover
Page Edge Gilding
Page Edge Staining
512 Pages Per Inch
909 Pages Per Inch

More information will be coming in the future as each new cover material completes its evaluation phase and is made available for purchase. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to ask.