The benefits of layflat books

Picture this – you’re creating a magnificent, high-quality book with an image that is so impressive that it needs to be spread across two pages. To get the full effect, it needs to be seen as one sprawling, epic photograph – so what do you do about the very obvious fold in the middle? The frustration of this situation can be easily remedied by simply choosing a layflat option for your publication.

Layflat does what it says on the tin – it allows a book to be opened completely flat so that any image which runs across two pages appears as one, with only an almost imperceptible fold across the centre. For those times when a landscape or panoramic view is required in print, this is the go-to solution, faithfully reproducing that incredible image in an unspoilt way. There are many applications where layflat is the perfect choice for binding your book, mainly if high quality is a consideration. The process involves single sheets of paper, which are then gently folded, rather than two pages with one-half of the image on each side. The spreads are then attached individually to form a block, giving a stylish finish.

Wedding photo albums

Wedding photobooks are becoming increasingly more popular, a lasting reminder of that special day that can be kept by the happy couple and given out to family and friends. The quality of layflat books means they look superb, and those large group shots mean that your favourite uncle or aunt can be seen without a big fold running through their head!

Catalogues made for your business

Art galleries, auction houses, exhibitions – anyone who wants to showcase quality items for sale needs a quality item to do it with. High-quality catalogues have become collectors’ items in their own right and are often the perfect coffee table book to enhance the interior of your home or even your business. For anyone operating in the fine arts or rare books sectors, a layflat catalogue is more than a tool to make sales – it’s an opportunity to highlight a brand. You might not be able to afford any items, but buying a catalogue with beautiful images is a great way to feel part of something special. At the same time, many upmarket estate agents who sell expensive properties or new developments often create a layflat book to showcase what is on offer. Investing in something highly creative and visual is a fantastic marketing tool to use with prospective buyers.

Year Books

The trend to create school or college yearbooks has grown massively in the UK, following this fashion, which has existed for decades in America. A layflat book is the best choice for this style, where the pages will not spring back in the way they might with perfect binding. Again, the chances are that this is the kind of publication the recipient wants to last a lifetime, so quality is a significant consideration.

Photobooks

We’ve all got hundreds of photographs on our phones or even hard copies in dusty boxes in our attics. A photobook is a perfect way to keep these images in one safe place where they can be preserved for posterity – and by using layflat binding then, none of the details will get missed. The fact that you can add a caption or a memory means that this becomes a precious keepsake, either for you to treasure or to give as a gift to family and friends.

Our range of books and brochures are all printed with high-quality materials and can be printed in almost any way you’d like them to.