Option 1: Printing by hand.
For this option, I would screen print the pages. Based upon what colours I am currently using, a final book would result in becoming a 7 colour screen print in total.
This would be very impressive and it would also mean the books would be custom sized, so I could keep the desirable square shape.
However, the time it would take to make would not be feasible if I was selling the books. In terms of charging for time, the book would be too expensive, even before I took into account cost of materials.
If I was to created a hand printed selection, it would be very limited and expensive, unless a publishing company or specialised printers would agree to sign the story.
Option 2: Get the book printed as a square.
As far as i have been able to find, only one commercial book company will print in a square format. Blurb.com specialise in a series called photo books, which are designed to showcase art. this sounds like a good and professional way to create my piece.
However, for a few copies, the quote before postage seems very expensive!
Option 3: Get the book printed in an 'A' size and alter the pages to fit.
By conforming to an easier A paper size, I have more opportunities to find better quality books at competitive prices.
Printed.com seem to be the best in terms of price. The instant quote system as simple to use and review. As I have used printed in the past, I would feel comfortable to go to them again.
Inky Little Fingers has been recommended to me on several occasions based on their reliability, quality and choice of paper. They also have the option of digital or litho printed books. The price again though was fairly high, but I had chosen a litho printed option. I would most likely chose this option and company if The Nikahrat became more successful.
Lastly, I found a much more professional and business type of printing company. Book Empire works better for written books but they do have a 'colour book' option which, as stated on their blog, is suitable for "comic type books...children's books...art books"
However, as it was found with Blurb, the price seemed way too high for the amount of units I would be ordering.
The choice of paper was not very varied either which was a shame but I found it quite interesting that they had an option to request a front cover to be designed. I personally would not need that, but in terms of my personal career and promotion, it could be interesting to look into.
A plus side too was that the website contained some very useful diagrams to help explain the dimension requirements and how pages would get converted into actual pages and covers.
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