Mechanical Requirements
For Display Advertisements

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Publication trim size is 8" wide x 10-3/4" deep.
Bleed is 8-1/4" wide x 11" deep.
  Need to allow 1/4" for live material on all sides.

Ad Space
Unit
Vertical:
width x depth
Horizontal:
width x depth
1 page 7" x 10" ---
2/3 page 4-1/2" x 10" ---
1/2 pg. isl. 4-1/2" x 7-1/4" ---
1/2 page 3-3/8" x 10" 7" x 4-7/8"
1/3 page 2-1/4" x 10" 4-1/2" x 4-7/8"
1/4 page 3-3/8" x 4-7/8" 4-1/2" x 3-1/4"
1/6 page 2-1/4" x 4-7/8" 4-1/2" x 2-3/8"

 

Depth of Columns

10"
2-column page -- 20-1/2 picas
3-column page; single column -- 13-1/2 picas
            double column across -- 28 picas

Screens

133 preferred, to 120 acceptable

Printing

web

Method of binding

saddle stitched

Electronic file output

Contact us for specifications and compatible programs and/or media, E-mail our production department or call.   Or  download/read our PDF format of specifications and check list.

Ads requiring composition, photo work, and/or typesetting must be received 7 days prior to materials deadline.  Proof of ad furnished if time allows.

E-mail our production department or call if you have any questions.

 

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