How has the evolution and growth of digital book printing affected the industry?
We've been in digital printing since the mid-90s. Initially there were legitimate quality concerns but today it is hard to distinguish between offset, inkjet, and digital. There are subtle differences in the colors. Really it's about the cost savings though. You don't get savings initially, but you save on the backend. Say you have a title that is three or four years old and you use digital printing, you'll make up the money you spend with cut inventory costs and quicker turnarounds.
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Ellen Harvey is a freelance writer and editor who covers the latest technologies and strategies reshaping the publishing landscape. She previously served as the Senior Editor at Publishing Executive and Book Business.