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Mike Heaton

Meet Mike, the dynamic Managing Director at Ex Why Zed. Since founding the company in 2006, he has built an encyclopedic knowledge of print, overseeing thousands of projects whilst specialising in booklet and book printing. And yes, he's the guy in our YouTube videos. With a BA in Graphic Design and mastery over the Adobe Creative Suite, Mike is your go-to for expert guidance on preparing artwork for print. Nothing thrills him more than receiving a quote request from artists and self-publishers he admires. Outside the print world, Mike is a die-hard Lego enthusiast, an avid football shirt collector, and the proud curator of his personal Oasis museum.

Recent Posts

The Artists’ Guide to Self-Publishing and Printing Booklets

Self-publishing is a challenging endeavour because of the amount of work one needs to put in to achieve success. Despite this, artists in many fields are turning to self-publishing as a means to promote their work. Booklet printing services nowadays offer plenty of support for those who are looking to make their work more visible […]

How Much Do Hardcover Book Printing Services Cost In The UK?

Hardcover book printing is a common choice for a lot of people, especially if they’re going after quality and longevity. However, hardback book printing is priced differently compared to paperback printing. That’s because there are a lot of factors to consider in terms of cost. On average, hardcover book printing in the UK can cost […]

200 Million Printed Books Sold In The UK Despite Pandemic

Over 200 million printed books were sold in the UK last year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an impressive figure, and even more notable for being the highest volume of UK book sales in well over a decade. It would seem that the popularity of printed materials, as opposed to online-only publications, may not […]

Where To Find An Affordable Service For Booklet Printing In The UK

As in all areas of life, the printing industry has seen many technological advances over the years. Booklet printing UK-wide and printing of many other formats like newspapers and magazines are very different to how it was done in the past. Major improvements to booklet printing technology have made the process more environmentally friendly and […]

Booklet Printing from Your Files. Free Delivery, Top Quality

Booklet Printing from your PDF Artwork If you are looking for top-quality booklet printing from your PDF, Ex Why Zed is the perfect choice. Our state-of-the-art printing presses and experienced team ensure that every booklet we produce is of the highest standard. We understand that your booklet is a reflection of your brand or message, […]

How to create and print an awesome hardback photography book

We showcase a recent hardback, photobook print project to give you ideas and inspiration on what can be achieved with printing.
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What is the process of case binding a hardback book?

A deep dive into hardback book binding at Ex Why Zed and the mechanics of a case bound book, the end papers accompanied by technical tips to look out for when you prepare your artwork.
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An intriguing and insightful look into Zine pricing and printing

We take you through the considerations that affect how much it costs to print your zine at Ex Why Zed and how to make it commercially viable.
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