Would you prefer SMA Magazine to change to perfect bound?

[Junkie]

SMA Magazine is currently saddle stitched; stapled.

We have an option at the printer the change to perfect bound.

Which do you prefer?

 

[Ian]

What are the advantages to perfect bound?

 

[Junkie]

Mainly the look of it. That and you have the spine to put the name, issue # etc...

 

[Ian]

Yeah, kicks it up a notch in presence. I guess my worry would be folding flat, which is does now very well.

 

[Subhuman1]

Well my vote is for keeping it the way it is, easier to flatten it out with out murdering the spine.

 

[Big-John]

What's the deference in cost? It doesn't make a deference to me.

 

[dazed1]

I agree with the others - easier to flatten out when using an article for guidance without destroying the mag.

 

[Junkie]

No difference in cost.

 

[billwell]

Either binding method works [for me]. I would say it depends on the cost.... if one method is less expensive, utilize that method.

 

[Big-John]

Either binding method works [for me]. I would say it depends on the cost.... if one method is less expensive, utilize that method.

Yeah, that is what I meant to say. If it cost SMA more for perfect bound, I'd say save the money and use it to help the mag grow.

 

[JohnSimmons]

I voted to keep it the way it is, it would be nice to have the issue no etc down the side but I like the way it is now.

 

[zappa]

If it's not broke don't fix it.

Zappa

 

[Unreality]

I say keep it as is. While that perfect binding looks nice, it wears out too quickly. Anyone with an FAQ book knows exactly what I mean.

 

[Tailor]

I like perfect bound better for the looks, but Unrealty is right about stability.

 

[unttld]

I'd say perfect bound. I prefer flat spines lined up on the book shelf to saddle stitched spines or when they sit in a stack.

But it's an aesthetic choice for me. If people find the saddle stitch is more functional for them when they're following along with a tutorial…well, that might be the better choice.

 

[Bullet21]

I like it the way it is.

 

[wilderness1989]

Mainly the look of it. That and you have the spine to put the name, issue # etc...

DITTO

 

[CTspeedshop]

I prefer the way it is now. It's a magazine, not a book. ;D

 

[THE NEW ONE]

yes keep it the way it is, but that would be interesting to make a book that holds all three of the issues for this year

 

[NCC1701]

i think that the contents are whats its all about