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Reports on the soaring cost of paper prices in Canada. Increasingly bitter struggle between cash-strapped publishers and the pulp-and-paper industry that supplies them; Impact of rising paper prices on readers; Decline in number of trees to be harvested; No sign of any newsprint supplies emerging to relieve the pressure on publishers.

The article discusses the impact of rising costs and supply shortages of paper on publishers in the U.S. Topics covered include increase in price of paper per ton, according to a report by printer Quad Graphics, factors contributing to the reduction in paper supply such as shutdown of some Canadian paper mills and reduced imports from China, factors driving up paper prices, and the need for U.S. publishers to look for alternative sources of paper.

The article offers a brief historical background of the deckle edge, which refers to the condition when a paper is left uncut to give it a feathery, almost antiquarian appearance. Among the published books with deckle edge appearance are "Theft: A Love Story," "Bliss" and "True History of he Kelly Gang." Editor C. Max Magee attributes the use of deckle edge to the rise of digital publishing. The origin of deckle edge dates back to the early 1900s when paper was crafted by hand through a mould and deckle.

The article considers humor in a sample of a citation from a scientific paper. According to the author, the sample she has so far contains the most complete acknowledgements ever published which includes even the person who carried the manuscript to the post office. To highlight an allegedly unintended humor, an excerpt from the citation is offered.

The article features architect William McDonough and chemist Michael Braungart's green design book "Cradle to Cradle." The book's paper, which contains no wood pulp or cotton fiber, is made from plastic resins and inorganic fillers and is endlessly recyclable and waterproof. This characteristic of the paper inspired the firm that bound and packaged the book, Melcher Media to launch Soapdish Editions, a line of books that readers could bring to the bathtub or pool.

The article reports on the plan to launch the electronic paper on 2008. The device held an ultra-thin screen size of a newspaper page with a very high resolution. The device when connected to the Internet will keep on updating the daily paper and will keep un updating the paper electronically and automatically during the day. The instrument has been developed by several companies in order to respond to the clamor of the consumers demand for larger displays in smaller devices. The launching of the electronic paper in 2008 is anticipated to create positive impact to the publishing industry by opening the possibility of printing on thin and flexible plastic substrates.

The article reports that the publisher of the Heinemann New Winmills Fiction series has planned to arrange author Benjamin Zephaniah's visit for the school that submits the best entry for an award-winning rap written by its students. However, it is informed that the winning school has to pay for the author's travel and accomodation expenses. The article also includes information on a website that includes information on the damaging affects of recycled paper and advices to publishers on finding environmentally friendly paper and printers.

Reports that the Random House Group Ltd. is urging its paper suppliers to find sources that meet stricter environmental standards in July 2005. Publishing company's preference for Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper products; Background on the certification which bars supplies from ancient forests.

Focuses on the impact of the publication of the book "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" on the publishing industry in Canada. Process of making ancient-forest-friendly paper; Effort for acid-free paper.

Reports on the publication of the news and jobs section of "The Times Educational Supplement" on recycled paper. Promotion of newspapers and magazines as valuable source of raw material; Success in the environmental protection scheme.

The article offers information on the effect of the closure of paper plants on the publishing industry. It mentions that the increasing demand of paper and the closure of paper plants have led to the price hike. Curt Pordes, vice president of production operations, Cygnus Business media adds that the publishers purchasing paper independently from printers can bring opinions to market and suggests that the getting of smaller publishers together will help saving money through large purchasing.

The article offers suggestions on how to cut paper costs for independent publishers. Advertising Specialty Institute Inc. (ASI) has changed its supplier for papers to cut down costs. The periodical "Arizona Highways" has designated paper sources including printed paper and merchant mill. Taunton Press has used paper merchants instead of buying from a mill.

The article reveals that soaring costs of paper and energy are forcing publishers to reexamine ways to keep costs from spiraling out of control. Simon & Schuster (S&S) chief executive officer (CEO) Carolyn Reidy said the escalating prices have made S&S take a fresh look at the way they do business. One large publisher that had a $2-million increase in freight surcharges last year said costs are already running 10% over 2008. Penguin Book Group USA CEO David Shanks believes that the different cost pressures eventually will lead to higher prices.

The article focuses on cheaper paper alternatives for publishers in the U.S. It notes that as the prices of paper have increased by 20%, publishers need to consider using less expensive grades yet must also not compromise quality with the change. It mentions that every paper choice entails a trade-off in either cost, quality or availability. Magazine paper director Ernie Wohlfarth suggests publishers to choose U.S.-manufactured paper and an established manufacturer that is expected to stay in the market.

The article discusses the projected increase in paper prices and how publishers could prepare for the coming paper price hike. According to John Maine of Resource Information Systems, a significant recovery in paper prices can be expected during the second half of the 2007 that will last until 2009. Rob Brai, Mary Nemeth and Vicki Gardner provide insights on how publishers could mitigate the effects of the price increase.

Reports on the pressure in book prices due to the increase in paper and printing costs in the U.S. in March 2005. Price increase in backlist titles, according to Jack Romanos, CEO of Simon & Schuster; Expectations of manufacturers and publishers on the state of the industry; Percentage increase in volume posted by printer Quebecor in the last quarter of 2004.

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of checking paper procurement options of publishers. Benefits from using a middleman in the paper-buying process; Similarities and differences of brokers from merchants; Reason for the cost-effectiveness of preferring printers to supply paper.

Reveals that decline of the price of paper in the United States. Decline of paper consumption by publishing companies; Move of paper companies to reduce their production; Impact of the decline in advertising expenditures to the paper and publishing industries.

Reports on the effect of paper supply shortage on the book publishing business in Asia. Dependence from exports by most countries; Impact of fall of the United States dollar; Price increases planned by paper suppliers.

The article presents options for specialty finishing to add value to publishing products. Several ideas include the heightened tabbing capability, insertion of product into books already bound or stitched and the added banding machine for up to three-up paper banding. Other options include adding the punch and die-cut machine to the stitching line of the company.

The article discusses the improvement through marketing of supercalendered (SC) papers which are suitable for gravure printing but were once shunned by magazine publishers and catalogers in the U.S. A council has been formed by SC papermakers which help upgrade the reputation of the paper. The quality gap between the once favored lightweight coated (LWC) papers and SC is considered to have disappeared.

The article offers sugessions to publishers about buying papers. It is stated that if the publication is consistently using more that 44,000 pounds of paper at a time, it should almost certainly be buying its own paper, rather than having printers to furnish it. It is suggested that utilizing two merchants allows a keen awareness of market pricing, inquiring about the text price from thecover provider and vice versa to insure that pricing is competitive.

The article offers tips on avoiding common paper cutting problems. The two important factors that must be considered in paper cutting are the measurement display and the squareness of the back gauge. It is also recommended that a sharp knife be used in cutting paper. Operators are also advised to stack piles as high as possible to obtain maximum productivity on a paper cutter.

The article offers key paper characteristics that will affect ink performance. According to the author, it is a good idea for printers to send a sample of the paper or substrate to the ink company before ordering ink. A Litmus pen can be used to test for acidity or alkalinity of the coating. A K&N test will determine the absorption rate of the paper or substrate compared to a standard stock.

The author offers her opinion on the economic benefits of recycling for the publishing industry. Publishing is a resource- and energy-intensive business. Every dollar spent unnecessarily on energy is a dollar wasted. Therefore, while going to recycled paper is an essential first step toward mitigating our industry's environmental impact, real change will come only when book sales become nonreturnable.

The article reports on the increase in paper prices in the U.S. in January 2006. Paper prices rose an average of about 5% in January, and another 5% increase is set for April. While paper demand has risen slightly, the most important reason for the ability of paper companies to increase prices has to do with a sharp drop in supply. Several printers expressed concern that if paper and production costs in general became too high, smaller publishers will decide not to publish marginal books.

The article reports on a study suggesting that 80 percent of book and magazine buyers would pay more if they were printed on recycled paper. The study was co-sponsored by the Green Press Initiative and was reported by GreenBiz.com. According to Tyson Miller of the Green Press Initiative, the most common hurdle to sale of such books are the higher prices for recycled and Forest Stewardship Council-certified paper.

The article offers advice for publishers on promoting the use of recycled paper in the U.S. According to Laura Hickey, senior director for production of the National Wildlife Federation, creating a partnership with printers, paper merchant and fellow publishers would be beneficial. Mills charge an additional amount for the recycled content exceeding 20%. There is no difference on the quality of recycled and virgin paper.

This article focuses on the use of laser cutting technology in the publishing sector as of November 2005. For Visionaire World Dreams, issue No. 43, the publisher asked some art/fashion names to experiment with the high-technology burning process of laser cutting. One contributor chose the image of a torn wicker chair while another chose a human skull. Essentially, the inkless special effect entails scanning images into a computer, which then prompts a laser to blast or burn shapes into the paper, literally vaporizing its fibers.

The article reports that the EU Commission and EMEA have published several documents for consultation on their website. These documents revise some existing GMP requirements and also add some new ones. Titles of these papers include Concept Paper Dealing With the Need for Updated GMP Guidance Concerning Dedicated Manufacturing Facilities in the Manufacture of Certain Medicinal Products; Inspections at Manufacturers of Active substances; Public Consultation: Authorizations for Manufacturing and Import and GMP Certificates etc.

Glatfelter has launched Performance Plus, a service program for the book-publishing industry as of August 2004. Performance Plus features the company's highest quality papers in a variety of shades, finishes and basis weights, including Glatfelter Offset; Glatfelter End-Leaf; and Restore Cote.

Discusses how publishers could save money without forfeiting paper quality. Significance of buying directly through the mill or paper broker; Remarks from Bob Adams, vice-president of operations for Crain Communications; Importance of the commitment of the publisher to the product.

Focuses on the commitment of publishers to use more recycled paper to publish books and decrease the use of paper produced from old-growth forests as of March 2003. Publishers involved in the initiative; Paper used by the book publishing industry each year.

Focuses on the reaction of publishing executives to online trading of paper. Alliance between paper industry-specific content company VerticalNet Inc. and PaperExchange.com, a marketplace for buyers and sellers of paper; Market conditions of online paper trading; Reluctance of publishers to take advantage of online paper trading.