The State of Digital Book Printing
Extra: What were some of the other key points made during the forum?
Biscos: We heard a lot … about distribute-and-print, which a number of publishers are now using to further defray costs. If you print digitally right inside a warehouse or distribution center, for instance, you can not only reduce carrying cost and minimize the risk of unused or returned inventory, but you also eliminate the freight charges. This becomes even more important in overseas arrangements. We also heard how digital printing is beginning to be applied by bookstores—a number of which are using the Espresso Book Machine to print single copies at the point of sale. Overall, I think we're beginning to see a fleshing out of the promises digital printing offered when it first emerged in the book market.
- People:
- Gilles Biscos
- Places:
- Charlottesville, Va.
- New York