The average person heads to the commercial printing shop for professional brochures or business cards-not to prepare for trivia night. Nonetheless, here are eight fun facts about commercial printing that most people have never heard of.
What is the world’s smallest book?
The Guinness World Book of Records lists Shiki no Kusabana as the smallest book in the world. It is a 22-page Japanese book about the flowers of the four seasons, and its dimensions are only 0.0291 x 0.0295 inches. This is only slightly larger than the eye of a needle.
Which fiction book had the highest initial print run?
Considering the international impact of this series, it’s not too surprising that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows holds this record for fiction books. The initial run included 12 million copies, not including eBook sales.
What is the largest paper catalog?
Step aside Sears! In 2005, Aviall Services Inc. released the Aviall Product and Catalog Book, a 2,656-page catalog that weighed 7.4 pounds and was 2.8 inches thick.
How quickly was the fastest-printed postage stamp created?
In under an hour, the city of Schaan, Liechtenstein voted on a stamp’s design and produced it. The stamp was part of an event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the nation’s first-ever stamp.
What is the oldest mechanically printed book?
Most people learn that the first mechanically made book is the Gutenberg Bible, created by Johann Henne zum Gensfleisch zur Laden (Johannes Gutenberg) in Germany circa 1455. However, some scholars claim that the Chinese actually accomplished this feat six or seven centuries earlier.
How expensive is printer-made sushi?
Chicago chef Homaro Cantu of Moto restaurant creates his sushi entrees using a Canon i560 inkjet loaded with edible ink. Restaurant goers are willing to pay upward of $240 to try his experimental menu.
What is the world’s oldest publishing house?
Cambridge University Press is the world’s oldest publishing house. It began in 1534 with a royal charter from King Henry VIII and has operated nonstop since its first book was released in 1584. In its almost 500 years of operation, it has published more than 2,000 books and 150 journals a year across 200 countries.
How much does black printer ink cost?
Black ink is one of the most expensive liquids on the planet, costing more than $2,700 per gallon. It is more expensive than both oil and space shuttle fuel.
Armed with these commercial printing facts, readers will be ready to defeat the competition at trivia night or just make an interesting conversation with the professional handling his or her business card order.
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