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| Ordnance Survey Maps The way the Ordnance Survey Maps fold was a huge inspiration for my map, as they are a well trusted and thoroughly used resource, so I had faith in their folding technique being effective and durable. The Ordnance Survey maps are also a really convenient shape, and on a smaller scale could easily fit in your back pocket. They also have a really clear front and back so there shouldn’t be any confusion over what’s a cover and what’s information. |
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| Binding For the publication research was undertaken into the possible binding methods, which would allow the photographs to be shown off in the best light possible, and also work effectively with a publication with a high page number count. Perfect binding was researched as a potential method, as this creates a clean finish, one of high quality to reflect the photographs in the best light possible. Perfect binding can be achieved through using a strong glue adhesive alone or through the addition of stitching as well as glue to give it extra strength and durability. Perfect binding is most often used for magazine and catalogues with a high page count, as this is a very clean binding method which doesn’t allow for much creep or bowing of the pages. Perfect binding is however a more expensive method of binding, so if my publication was to be produced on mass commercially using perfect binding then this would significantly increase the price it would have to sell for. Perfect binding is however great for if you want to use multiple different kinds of stock within the publication, as you only have to work to a multiple of 2 pages as opposed to 4, so there is so much more flexibility, with the pages being printed out as pages as opposed to spreads as well. Another potential binding method is the multiple pamphlet stitch, using multiple signatures, and then stitching them all together using a pamphlet stitch framework, to minimise creep, but to still use a traditional stitched method. This binding method is a little more rugged and raw compared to perfect binding, although this will vary depending on the cover choice, and whether you choose to leave the spine exposed or covered. This binding method is also considerably cheaper than perfect binding, which would mean if the publication was to be commercially produced on mass it would be able to be sold for a cheaper price. This binding method also allows the pages to lie flat, which is great for being able to take in the photographs at all their glory. Action Based on this research into binding methods, perfect binding is the one which is going to be explored, as this creates a much higher standard finish, and this will be reflected in the quality of the photographs as well. This is also a really durable method of binding, so it will withstand rough use, and also means I can have a lot more flexibility over the stock that is used. |
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| Pockets Different kinds of pockets for the insides of books were also researched into, to discover different ways of holding the map with the publication in the least obtrusive way possible. This is an example of one kind of pocket that would be really secure, where the pocket has simply been stuck onto the inside back cover, so no alterations had to be made to the production of the cover itself, as this is simply an add on. Another kind of pocket researched could be where the cover has flaps on either side which fold inwards, and these flaps are attached at the bottom and taper off towards the top, creating a small triangle pocket. This type of pocket isn’t as secure, however it is less obtrusive, and allows the map to be seen whilst in the hold, so it doesn’t get forgotten about. The addition of a pocket also increases the perceived weight of the cover stock, making it appear higher quality than it actually is, saving money. |
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