

However, unlike the hardcover books, the title is printed and not foil stamped - so it can be full colour, text only, or text with a logo. Wirebound books with a plastic cover can be printed in most light colours - the range is predefined for you on the automated quoting system (if you require the full colour range, please submit the closest matching configuration and indicate your needs in the comments, and one of our representatives will contact you directly). Should you require a design outside of these parameters please submit the closest matching configuration and indicate your requirements in the comments, one of our representatives will contact you. The title of a hardcover book is foil stamped in one of four colours: white, black, silver, or gold. The colour of a hardcover book comes from the material in which the cover is wrapped, and therefore the choices are limited to the materials available. Your choices for colour differ based on the binding type you select at the very beginning. If you are ordering wirebound books, both plastic and light card cover, then the title can only be printed on the front cover of the book.

Extra stamping will increase the cost of your books however, when ordering large quantities the additional cost is minimal. Consider the use and storage of your book when choosing the position of the title. When books are stored on a shelf, only the spine may be visible - in this case you may opt for a title on the spine. When ordering a hardcover book you can choose to have the title on the Cover, on the Spine, or Both. If you need help with your logbook page design, please follow this guide. If you haven’t designed it yet, then select your best guess and once the quote is processed we will advise you further. By now you have probably noticed that some options depend on the design of your page - it is best to finish that first. The orientation of your book depends on the page layout. It is generally advised to fit the inspection procedures and details of at least one full day or shift on one page to keep things organized which sometimes requires a book as large as 12” x 18”. If you need a book to be frequently carried around then you may want to go with a smaller size log book. The size of the logbook depends on its intended use. Once you have selected the binding type that corresponds with your needs, click “next” to proceed. The first page in our automated quoting system asks you to select the binding type: To learn more please refer to our logbook buying guide. If you keep notes for internal purposes only, or there is no legal reason to go for hardcover, wirebound could be a more economical choice. Wirebound books are generally more affordable and can be easier to write in as they lay flat when open, or bend all the way back. In some cases there may be legislation that makes the use of hardcover logbooks mandatory. The short of it is that hardcover books are usually more durable and provide more reliable evidence in court. In my previous article I covered the differences between wire bound and hardcover books, and in what situation each is appropriate. Though this guide refers to our particular process, it is helpful for anyone looking to design a custom logbook. Each step is explained with screenshots of the actual web pages. This guide is designed to help you with our custom logbooks quoting system.
