Real Stories, Real People went to press on Friday. I traveled to Monroe, Georgia, the location of Walton Press Inc., where I witnessed the production of the publication. I arrived as the printing crew was proofing the publication for alignment and color. It was a fascinating procedure to witness. I will take you through the steps as I captured them.
Real Stories, Real People was printed on the large roll of paper on the right.
This is the initial run of the publication on the printing press.
Rick evaluates the alignment of the pages.
Kenneth is evaluating the color of the individual pages and has proofs that have been created by the prepress team which he uses to match the color.
Kenneth makes adjustments to the color which he evaluates by eye. Although it appears as if he is taking his time, the process occurs at lightening speed. As the publication comes off the press, individual copies are snatched up to evaluate and adjustments are inputted into the system within seconds. These changes affect the printing instantaneously.
Terry grabs all the publications that have faulty color and/or alignment and dumps them into the recycling box. There was probably more paper consumed as the color and alignment were tweaked than what was actually used to print the final version of the publication.
This is the back page of the 2000 copies.
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all the staff at Walton Press. I am thankful for their assistance in helping me prepare Real Stories, Real People for press and the crew on Friday for their expertise in creating a high quality publication.
More to come.
Congratulations. You are very a very valuable resource.
Dr. Jon Russell’s iPhone
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Thanks Jon!
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I am so proud of you you have done a wonderful job I know this publication will make people pay attention to a very special community not to criticize us but to love us
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Thanks Jackie and Donald for sharing your story. Your beautiful portrait graces the cover. This is especially meaningful since Donald was the first individual I photographed for this project. You guys got me going.
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Beate, Very impressive!
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Thanks Donna. This would not have been possible without your generous support.
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Congratulation!
Lisa
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Thanks Lisa. I so appreciate your support. You made it possible. I will be sending you some copies.
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I am still so amazed and impressed by what you have accomplished. You are over the top!!!!
Bob Rosen
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And thank you. This would not have been possible without yours and Mae’s participation and donation.
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Beate, This is very exciting news – I didn’t realize you were preparing a book of these photos. When will it be available for sale – and how can we purchase a copy?
Joanne
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Joanne, these will be available at no cost. Since you made a donation you will be getting a copy anyway. I will be sure that you get one and I hope to have some at APG and various other places in town. Thank you so much for your support!
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So awesome! Congratulations! How do we order one!!??
Billy Howard billy@billyhoward.com http://www.billyhoward.com 404.376.4712
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Thanks Billy. I will post something soon as to where I will be distributing these publications. Surely I will have some at APG.
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