Specifications include, but are not limited to: KANSAS! is a 64+page (but not limited to) self-cover, full-color lifestyle magazine published at a minimum of 5 times a year by Kansas Tourism. An annual calendar is published and mailed as a complement piece with the November (Issue 1) issue. ▪ Dimensions: 8 3/8” x 10 7/8” ▪ Page Count: 64 pages, self-cover (or more depending on issue ad ratio) ▪ Cover: 100# gloss book* ▪ Body: 60# sterling gloss book* ▪ Ink: 4 color process throughout + Flood gloss UV coating on outside of cover ▪ Bindery: Fold signatures, gather, saddle stitch on 10 7/8” side ▪ Electronic file for direct-to-plate, all elements in place for plug and play ▪ Contracted printer to trapping ▪ Full bleeds, trim on three (3) sides ▪ Epson digital color and Blueline proofs ▪ Cartons: Minimum 32lbs edge crush test, size limit 75 inches, Gross WT LT 65lbs (maximum actual weight 30lbs) ▪ Label cartons on short side with quantity, publication name, and issue date (example: 50 KANSAS! magazine Issue No. 1 2023) ▪ Print and insert subscription cards (reply cards) into magazine, creative for card provided by Publishing partner or Kansas Tourism
