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11/11/2021

10/29/2021

The Origins of Halloween
Halloween is actually a 2,000-year-old celebration of the Celtic New Year (called Samhain) and the end of summer when bonfires were lit and revelers would wear costumes to ward off evil spirits.

10/14/2021

Author Oscar Wilde was known for his acclaimed works including ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ as well as his brilliant wit and flamboyant style.

10/11/2021

Top-selling children’s book author R.L. Stine started out writing jokes and funny stories. He moved to New York City in the mid-1960s, after graduating from The Ohio State University. In 1986, Stine published Blind Date, his first horror novel for young adults. He launched his popular Fear Street book series three years later. Beginning in 1992, Stine found international acclaim writing the Goosebumps series, which spurred the creation of additional series and nearly 200 books.

10/06/2021

Each October, National Book Month allows us to celebrate and expand our love of reading. As the warm temperatures start to leave us for the winter, it’s the perfect time to put on some comfortable slippers, have a cup of coffee and curl up on the couch with an amazing book.

06/28/2021

Prepress is the term used in the printing and publishing industries for the processes and procedures that occur between the creation of a print layout and the final printing.

06/25/2021

Did you know…

Die cutting is the act of using a sharp die to cut paper, cardstock or other substrates into various shapes. A great example of this is presentation folders.

06/22/2021

Plastic Coil is a great way to add color when binding your book; it is available in a rainbow of colors. Being both durable and flexible, you'll be able to lay your documents completely flat or wrap around!
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06/20/2021

We want to wish all the dads in our life a happy Father’s Day!

06/18/2021

Guaranteed Deadlines Every Time

When we commit to a deadline, we will meet it every time without question! Call us if you have a rush order: (770) 542-0667

06/15/2021

If you want to be a writer, you have to be a reader first. What is your favorite book to read?

05/30/2021

This Memorial Day, and every day, honors the sacrifices many have made to help protect our freedom.

05/28/2021

Fun Fact Friday

The initial print run of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" broke a printing industry record! As a pop-culture phenomenon, all of the books in the "Harry Potter" series had initial print runs in the millions. But "Deathly Hallows" greatly outnumbered the others, with 12 million copies in its first run, making it the largest initial print run ever recorded.

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05/21/2021

Modern factory-produced type was introduced in the 19th century. The letters for this type were stored in a drawer called a "job case". The capital letters were stored in a drawer above the other letters, which gave rise to the phrases "upper case" and "lower case".

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05/18/2021

Meet the Team

Every month, we are going to be introducing you to one of our amazing team members at Advanced Print & Finishing! Each employee chose their favorite Pantone color to represent themselves. Pantone colors play an integral part of the printing process. Each color has a specific color formula that allows for accuracy in printing.

First up, everyone meet Valerie! She oversees the day-to-day operations of the company as well as carries out administrative tasks, and project management. Did you know she has worked for Advanced Print and Finishing since 1998?

Favorite Animal: Otters
Work from home or in office? In office
Name meaning: Strong, brave, fierce
What would your memoir be titled: “Here We Go Again!”

05/16/2021

Today is National Biographer’s Day! This celebrates the day Samuel Johnson and his biographer, James Boswell, met for the first time and honors all biographers. What would you title your own biography? Comment below!

Give us a call or email today to see how we can help you with your own biography project: (770) 542-0667/ [email protected]

05/14/2021

Did you know…

deboss/ dēˈbäs

To press an image into paper with a die so it extends below the surface. The opposite of emboss where the image is raised above the paper surface.

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05/13/2021

Cornering the Market

Whether you are producing business cards, pocket folders, menus or rack cards, round cornering is a cost-effective way to enhance most any print piece.

Call or email us today to see if your project is a good fit for round cornering: 770-542-0667 / [email protected]

05/11/2021

The greatest gift for a child is the passion to read. What book got you hooked on reading?

05/09/2021

Happy to all the incredible (step, adopted, biological, foster) moms out there! Don’t forget to tell your mom how much she means to you today and every day!

05/07/2021

Do you need a menu refresh?

Advanced has you covered! We are a full-service commercial printer which means the Advanced Menus team can produce just about any custom menu that you want.

Give us a call today to get started with your menu refresh! 770-542-0667

05/04/2021

Spread the Joy of Reading

May is National Get Caught Reading Month to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read. Grab your favorite book, a cup of tea and curl up in your favorite spot to read!

04/30/2021

We love hearing from our customers! Thank you, Laura, for the kind review!

04/29/2021

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04/27/2021

April 27th is National Story Day!

Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways for people to communicate with one another. It’s something that can be used by leaders to influence public opinion, for teachers to teach and for storytellers to inspire. It’s also something that we have been using since the beginning of time. The ability to tell a story is a trait that humans all share with one another.

04/24/2021

Book Printing – Choose the Right Company – Advanced Print & Finishing

You finish writing the last chapter of your book and click save. Over the next several months you proofread, proofread and then proofread some more. Years of compiling your story has finally come to an end and you let out a sigh of relief that you’re finally finished. But are you? Now you must decide on which book printer is best suited for your needs…

Read more at https://advancedpf.com/book-printing-choose-the-right-company/

Finding the right book printer can be hard. Feel at ease that the book printer you choose will take extra care and attention to your hard work.

04/20/2021

Meet the Team

Every month, we are going to be introducing you to one of our amazing team members at Advanced Print & Finishing! Each employee chose their favorite Pantone color to represent themselves. Pantone colors play an integral part of the printing process. Each color has a specific color formula that allows for accuracy in printing.

First up, everyone meet Virginia! Virginia joined the team in January managing our social media marketing. You can always find her around the office with a cup of coffee in hand!

Favorite Animal: Dogs
Favorite Season: Winter
Coffee or Tea: COFFEE
Favorite Food: Pasta

04/16/2021

Fun Fact Friday

soy inks / soi • iNGks

Inks made with soy oils instead of petroleum as the base. They are considered to be more environmentally friendly, a standard component of green printing.

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04/14/2021

is a daily journal created by Syd Weber that we had the privilege of getting to print. It’s a great way to stay organized and creative in your daily life while also focusing on personal growth and mindfulness. The journal includes PlastiCoil binding, a Soft Touch cover and 100 pound uncoated text paper on the inside with a 24 pt C2S cover.

Give us a call today to see how we can help you with your own journal or planner idea! 770-542-0667

04/13/2021

Time to get your game on!

Today is National Scrabble Day celebrating the birthday of its inventor, Alfred Mosher Butts. Pull your Scrabble board out, get your first 7 letters and start! We don’t want any squabbles — which, by the way, happens to be a valuable Scrabble word (21 points)! It’s time to C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E one of the world’s most iconic board games.

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04/09/2021

Fun Fact Friday

Ink making became a commercial process in the 18th century when the first ink factory was established in Colonial America in 1742. Before that, a printer made their own inks with lampblack and boiled linseed oil.

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04/06/2021

Our team is our family. If you’re looking for the next step in your career with a company that cares, apply today: https://indeedhi.re/2Q1YTDP

04/04/2021

We hope you and your family have a safe and happy Easter!

04/02/2021

April is National Poetry Month. Poetry is a creative way to express ourselves through writing. The oldest known poem was the Epic of Gilgamesh, which dates from the third millennium BC.

What is your favorite poem?

03/30/2021

Printed advertising materials are a powerhouse in your marketing arsenal, especially when used strategically as part of a multi-channel marketing effort. As a print provider with over 28 years of experience, we are quite confident that print is making a comeback in the hearts and minds of consumers.

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