Bookbinding | Thesis Binding in the UK
When it comes time to have your completed Thesis bound, you need to find a reputable Thesis Binding company. Make sure that the Thesis Binding company you choose stitch your thesis accordingly. Some companies only glue pages together. Also, it is always better if the Thesis binding company are recommended by your University.
Always check the binding stipulations in your Thesis Binding handbook from your University. It should state all the thesis binding requirements!
When you need a thesis bound, it would be best to remember, it takes a long time to physically print them all out yourself, also it uses a lot of ink and a lot of paper which can cost a lot of money. We would always recommend emailing your work to have them printed and bound all under the same roof. Any good Bookbinder will use 100gsm paper and print them out on a top quality laser printer. Nearly all bookbinders require your dissertation or thesis to be emailed to them in PDF format. There are free convertors at www.cutepdf.com and www.pdfonline.com
Be aware that some binding companies put an extra charge on having the front covers gold lettered, try to find a bookbinder that has no extra hidden costs. Also, telephone the Thesis Binding company concerned, dont rely on on-line forms to submit your work. If emailing, make it clear the colour of binding you need, how many you need and the gold lettering requirements of your specific degree.
Good examples are provided here by chesterbookbinders.co.uk:
At chester bookbinders they will gladly guide you through all of the above stages by telephone. They have been Thesis Binding for Universities all over the UK for 25 years and are fully experienced in all aspects of Thesis Binding.
They are recommended by Liverpool University, University of Chester, Glyndwr University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Salford University, Stafford University, Nottingham University, Loughborough University, infact, they bind for virtually all of the Universities in the UK.