Production Specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION
Publication trim size: 8.5” wide x 11” high
Bleed: 0.125” beyond trim on all sides
Binding method: Perfect bound / Jogged to top
Image resolution: 300 dpi
Line screen: 150 dpi
Color space: CMYK only / No RGB or spot color
AD SIZES
Spread
Full Page
Half Page Spread
Back Cover
Trim
• 17” x 11”
• 8.5” x 11”
• 17” x 5.5”
• 8.5” x 8”
Bleed
• 17.25” x 11.25”
• 8.75” x 11.25”
• 17.25” x 5.625”
• 8.75” x 8.125”
Safe
• 7.5” x 10” (x2)
• 7.5” x 10”
• 7.5” x 4.5” (x2)
• 7.5” x 7”
SPREAD (2 pages)
Trim: 17” x 11”
Bleed: 17.25” x 11.25”
Safe: 7.5” x 10” (x2)
FULL PAGE
Trim: 8.5” x 11”
Bleed: 8.75” x 11.25”
Safe: 7.5” x 10”
HALF PAGE SPREAD
Trim: 17” x 5.5”
Bleed: 17.25” x 5.625”
Safe: 7.5” x 4.5” (x2)
BACK COVER
Trim: 8.5” x 8”
Bleed: 8.75” x 8.125”
Safe: 7.5” x 7”
SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
BLEEDS / LIVE MATTER
Build bleed ads to trim size and add 0.125-inch bleed on all four sides.
Offset crop marks 0.125-inch beyond bleeds.
To ensure appearance, place key live matter 0.5-inch inside trim.
Build spread bleed ads as a single document.
SPREAD SAFETY
Images: For photographs bleeding across gutter, no safety is required.
Text: Split copy at gutter between words. Allow 0.5-inch safety away from gutter on each side.
FORMAT OF MATERIALS
PDF/X-1a format files in CMYK are required. Total ink density not to exceed 300%. Documents must meet SWOP guidelines.
Digital materials only rendered at 300 dpi. Convert all analog media to digital formats before submitting.
Materials not meeting production specifications will be corrected at the Advertiser's expense.
DELIVERY OF MATERIALS
Upload all advertising materials to the Museum America dropbox.
We do not accept materials submitted via email or ground delivery. Electronic files are retained for one year after last use.
PROOFS
Hard copy proofs are not required. Museum America utilizes Kodak® InSite™ a digital prepress portal that allows advertisers, publishers and printers to upload, proof and manage print production over the internet with speed, accuracy and high fidelity.
Advertisers choosing to provide hard proofs should supply SWOP Certified Press Proofs consistent with the magazine’s paper and printing specifications. Proofs will not be returned.
PAPER & PRINTING
8 pt. cover / No. 2 matte white / Satin UV coating C1+C4.
60 lb. text / No. 3 matte white.
4-color CMYK printing at 300 DPI throughout.
QUESTIONS
Please contact Richard Riccelli, Publisher