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Najoua Belyzel is a French pop-rock/electro artist. In 2005, Najoua released her first single, entitled Gabriel, an electro-pop dance track that became a huge hit in France, Belgium and Quebec, reaching number 3 in the TOP 40 in France. In connection with the 15th anniversary of the song's release, Pulsio produced for our client a custom complex print product, in the form of a limited collector's set containing 5 different items, assembled in a precisely crafted box. Luxury Box The set is housed in a luxury box measuring 22 x 31 x 3.5 cm, made of textured Olin Rough paper [...]

Luxury printing, the art of bespoke

There are some books that make an immediate strong impression on us. Even at first glance they look a cut above the rest: more sophisticated, more elegant – from the premium nature of the paper to the perfect colour finish, from the high-end binding method to the use of techniques such as embossing and gilding, everything about them just says “quality”. This doesn’t happen by accident. To make a book that exudes class requires a book printing and binding company whose workforce are craftsmen, highly skilled and trained experts who have real artistic ability and who take pride in the [...]

Hot Stamping – make your printing pop!

Create contrast of light and shade with an embossing and debossing effect There are many options to choose from when designing the cover of your book. Hardcover books can feature hot stamping, embossing and debossing. We truly believe that great printing should be more than just ink on paper. These techniques will help you to enhance a person’s experience of your printed material by making the text or image really stand out to the eye as well as to the touch. Hot stamping also known as foil stamping or hot foil stamping is a simple recipe of three main ingredients [...]

Beautifully printed book boxes always add a touch of class to print projects

If you want to add a touch of class to your books, to make them stand out as quality, high-end publications, nothing adds value quite so much as a beautifully printed and made slipcase. A Luxury Gift Whether called slipcases, presentation book boxes, or collector book boxes, they can make the difference both to single publications and to sets or series of books. They give a unique look and feel and can be customised to either showcase original artwork or give the impression of old-fashioned elegance or of a luxury gift. A boxed set makes an ideal present and looks [...]

Only for connoisseurs: Jackie Chan has chosen to shelter his amazing life story into a luxury collector box

Everyone who loves action movies has watched at least one starring martial arts master and Hollywood star Jackie Chan. His appearance on screen is always associated with amazing stunts, incredible fight scene choreographies, and subtle comedic performances. He has had a remarkable career... But what do we know about the man behind Jackie Chan's characters? Boxed set Omaké publishing house, a company specializing in new and original publications, chose Pulsio Print to showcase Jackie Chan’s exciting life story. Jackie Chan's boxed set is a luxury collector's edition, containing an autobiography, a photo album with nearly 160 photos commented on by [...]

Edge painted, patterned, gilded … Which outer edge style do you want?

Edge painting Each book has its own unique appearance, but the surest way to give it an out-of-the-ordinary look is to make its outer edges different from those of other books – either by colouring, by gilding, or with a pattern. To do this, the process of finishing your book must end with edge painting. In the following we will see what edge painting is, where it comes from, what its current status is, and in particular how Pulsio Print can help you embellish your books by applying this technique. What is edge painting? Today we call “edge painting” all [...]

Lamination and selective varnish: finishes of choice adding value to your printing!

Lamination: optimal protection with a refined appearance The true brand image of a publisher, laminating is the process of applying a clear plasticized protective film (polypropylene, cellulose acetate or polyester) to an entire printed surface. Generally used for covers, it will protect the document from possible alterations, preserve it from wear and above all embellish it by reinforcing its quality. Applicable on all papers from 170g, it can be matte, gloss or satin. Appreciated for the refined and sober effect that it provides, matte lamination, while protecting the work, admirably accentuates the brilliance and contrast of the colours involved, and [...]

Matte or gloss? The choice is yours!

Let's start at the beginning: lamination is the process of applying a plastic film to print media to give a perfect finish to your printed documents. It protects the medium from staining and wear and tear during transport or use. It lengthens the life of your catalogues, flyers, technical documents, reports and so on. It acts to stiffen paper, to avoid damaging or creasing flyers, for example. It gives a high-quality look and feel to all your printed documents. Why choose gloss lamination? Gloss lamination makes colours bright and vibrant. It’s flashy and attractive – this is why it adapts [...]

What if the paper itself was a real creative medium, as much so as its colour?

Creative papers The idea nowadays is to use art papers to accompany your message as much in substance as in form. Metallic, iridescent and pearl papers play with light, while tracing paper and transparent papers have the effect of surprise and are suitable for expressing your imagination. Marked grainy paper enhances intensity, vellum and silk papers impress with a touch of class, and hologram papers have that ultra-modern look. While creative papers have a cost, their use is not necessarily reserved for the luxury sector. A high-end paper will help showcase a serious image. Transparent paper juxtaposed with print can [...]

Selective varnish adds a fifth colour!

Selective varnish adds a fifth colour! Do you usually use selective varnishing to highlight logos, titles or visuals? Do you know that the latest trend is to create a pattern, by selective application of the varnish? We are delighted to be able to offer you this very elegant and modern graphic design and rendition. This creative technique is applicable to any medium, from book covers to magazines to flyers. No design is problematic, just provide Pulsio with a standard file and we will create the effect for you. Check our price: it’s free and it only takes seconds! Online Quote [...]

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