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Do you provide design services?
Do you provide colour correction and retouching services?
Are there design layout templates, masks, borders, and PhotoshopR actions available?
How can I see a sample of an AsukaBook?
Can I purchase an AsukaBook sample?
Can I have a variable number of pages/sides in my book?
What is the difference between pages and sides?
What page finishes are available?
What is the difference between Laminate pages and Varnish pages?
What is the difference between a Book Bound Hard Cover book and an EX book?
What is the difference between Leather and Animal Friendly Leather?
What is Hot Stamp Text?
Why is the Hot Stamp only available in Gold or Silver?
Do bookcases cost extra?
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Do you provide design services?
AsukaBook and A Perfect Design have partnered to offer a turnkey album solution. Please contact A Perfect Design on 0400 838 490 for more detailed information.
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Do you provide colour correction and retouching services?
We do not retouch or colour correct any of the files provided. It is your responsibility to ensure that all corrections and adjustments to your images have been completed before designing and ordering. We print exactly what is submitted. For all your post-production image editing needs we recommend A Perfect Design.
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Are there design layout templates, masks, borders, and PhotoshopR actions available?
To design in PhotoshopR we recommend checking out all of the innovative products available from Kubota Image Tools.
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How can I see a sample of an AsukaBook?
You can see samples of AsukaBook products at many photography related conventions, seminars, or workshops. We can mail you sample pages printed on the press with the type of paper and different page finishes available. You may also purchase or borrow a sample set if you do not have time to prepare your own. If you are interested in upcoming events, or to request sample pages or a sample set of books, please contact AsukaBook Customer Care or call (02 4231 4231).
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Can I purchase an AsukaBook sample?
You may purchase a sample book set if you do not have time to prepare your own. If you are interested in purchasing a set, please click HERE for further information or contact AsukaBook Customer Care.
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What is the difference between pages and sides?
There is no difference at all. A spread of a book has 2 pages or 2 sides.
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What page finishes are available?
All books are available in your choice of Laminate Matte, Laminate Glossy, or Varnish page finish.
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What is the difference between Laminate pages and Varnish pages?
Our Laminate Glossy and Laminate Matte finishes have a laminate coating that makes the pages a bit thicker with more protection from normal wear and tear than our third option, Varnish. Laminate Glossy finish has a high gloss appearance and is great for images with a lot of bright colours, as it makes the colours really pop. Laminate Matte finish has a really soft and smooth finish in appearance and to the touch. We often suggest the Matte finish for black and white images, or if you have a wedding with a very romantic feel, a lot of light pinks or pastel shades throughout the design. The Varnish finish is somewhat of a semi-gloss. It is sometimes compared to a lustre or a satin finish. As mentioned above, the Varnish is a bit thinner than the laminate finishes, but the cost is a comparatively less as well.
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What is the difference between a Book Bound Hard Cover book and an EX book?
A Book Bound EX book is a Book Bound Hard Cover book with “EXtras”! An EX book also includes a fully printed, matching book jacket for additional protection and aesthetic value. It also includes a red or black slide in case with optional Hot Stamp Text rather than the frosted plastic case that is offered with a Book Bound Hard Cover book.
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What is the difference between Leather and Animal Friendly Leather?
Book Bound LX books have an upscale premium genuine leather cover. The leather is from natural hides with some slight variations in the texture and colour adding uniqueness and authenticity of the product. Book Bound FLX books have the feel of fine leather in an “Animal Friendly” product. It has a smooth clean and consistent feel and is a great synthetic alternative to genuine leather as well as being offered at a lower price point.
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What is Hot Stamp Text?
Hot stamping is defined as a dry printing process, which uses controlled heat, pressure, and precision timing to transfer a colour pigment from foil to surfaces of varied shapes and materials. This process forms a permanent bond between the part and the foil, and creates a dry print. Hot Stamp Text is available on Book Bound EX cases as well as on all Leather and Animal Friendly book covers.
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Why is the Hot Stamp only available in Gold or Silver?
AsukaBook has found Gold highlights the text best on Leather and Animal Friendly Leather in Bordeaux and Silver Hot Stamp accentuates the text on all other Leather and Animal Friendly Leather colour options.
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Do bookcases cost extra?
No, all books include a bookcase. Book Bound Hard Cover and Book Bound Soft Cover books come with a frosted plastic case; Book Bound EX books include a designed book jacket as well as a red or black slide in case with optional Hot Stamp Text; Book Bound LX and Book Bound FLX books come in a designable presentation box that includes an optional CD/DVD insert. If you would like to purchase additional bookcases, please contact AsukaBook Customer Care. Pricing for additional bookcases can be obtained from Customer Care.
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