/** * DIY print & bind guides for each pocket-book format. * Ported from rPubs-online/src/lib/diy-guides.ts. */ export interface DiyGuide { formatId: string; formatName: string; parentSheet: "A4" | "US Letter"; pagesPerSheet: number; foldType: "half" | "quarters"; bindingType: "saddle-stitch" | "perfect-bind"; tools: string[]; paperRecommendation: string; foldInstructions: string[]; bindingInstructions: string[]; tips: string[]; } export function paddedPageCount(pageCount: number): number { return Math.ceil(pageCount / 4) * 4; } const GUIDES: Record = { a7: { formatId: "a7", formatName: "A7 Pocket", parentSheet: "A4", pagesPerSheet: 4, foldType: "quarters", bindingType: "saddle-stitch", tools: [ "Printer (A4 paper, double-sided)", "Bone folder or ruler edge", "Stapler (long-reach) or needle + thread", "Craft knife and cutting mat (optional, for trimming)", ], paperRecommendation: "Standard 80gsm A4 paper works well. For a nicer feel, try 100gsm recycled paper. Use a heavier sheet (160gsm) for the cover wrap.", foldInstructions: [ "Print the imposition PDF double-sided, flipping on the short edge.", "Take each printed sheet and fold it in half widthwise (hamburger fold).", "Fold in half again, bringing the top down to the bottom — you now have a small A7 signature.", "Crease firmly along each fold with a bone folder or ruler edge.", "Nest all signatures inside each other in page order.", ], bindingInstructions: [ "Align all nested signatures so the spine edges are flush.", "Open the booklet flat to the center spread.", "Mark two staple points on the spine fold, each about 1/4 from the top and bottom.", "Staple through from the outside of the spine, or sew a pamphlet stitch.", "Close the booklet and press firmly along the spine.", ], tips: [ "A7 is tiny — test your printer alignment with a single sheet first.", "If your printer can't do double-sided, print odd pages, flip the stack, then print even pages.", "Trim the outer edges with a craft knife for a clean finish.", ], }, a6: { formatId: "a6", formatName: "A6 Booklet", parentSheet: "A4", pagesPerSheet: 4, foldType: "half", bindingType: "saddle-stitch", tools: [ "Printer (A4 paper, double-sided)", "Bone folder or ruler edge", "Stapler (long-reach) or needle + thread", "Craft knife and cutting mat (optional)", ], paperRecommendation: "Standard 80-100gsm A4 paper. Use 120-160gsm card stock for a separate cover if desired.", foldInstructions: [ "Print the imposition PDF double-sided, flipping on the short edge.", "Fold each printed A4 sheet in half widthwise — the fold becomes the spine.", "Crease firmly with a bone folder.", "Nest all folded sheets inside each other in page order.", ], bindingInstructions: [ "Align all nested sheets so the spine fold is flush.", "Open the booklet flat to the center spread.", "Mark 2 or 3 staple/stitch points evenly along the spine fold.", "Staple through from outside, or sew a pamphlet stitch.", "Close and press the spine flat.", ], tips: [ "A6 from A4 is the most natural zine format — minimal waste.", "For thicker booklets (>12 sheets), consider making 2-3 separate signatures and sewing them together.", "A rubber band around the finished booklet while drying helps keep it flat.", ], }, "quarter-letter": { formatId: "quarter-letter", formatName: "Quarter Letter", parentSheet: "US Letter", pagesPerSheet: 4, foldType: "quarters", bindingType: "saddle-stitch", tools: [ "Printer (US Letter paper, double-sided)", "Bone folder or ruler edge", "Stapler (long-reach) or needle + thread", "Craft knife and cutting mat (optional)", ], paperRecommendation: 'Standard 20lb (75gsm) US Letter paper. For a sturdier feel, use 24lb (90gsm). Card stock (65lb / 176gsm) makes a good separate cover.', foldInstructions: [ "Print the imposition PDF double-sided, flipping on the short edge.", 'Fold each sheet in half widthwise — bringing the 11" edges together.', 'Fold in half again — you now have a quarter-letter booklet (4.25" x 5.5").', "Crease all folds firmly.", "Nest folded signatures inside each other in order.", ], bindingInstructions: [ "Align nested signatures with spine edges flush.", "Open to the center spread.", "Mark 2 staple points on the spine, 1/4 from top and bottom.", "Staple or stitch through the spine at each mark.", "Close and press flat.", ], tips: [ "Quarter Letter is the classic American zine size — easy to photocopy and distribute.", "If you don't have a long-reach stapler, open it flat and push staples through from inside the fold onto cardboard, then bend the legs flat.", "Trim the open edges for a professional finish.", ], }, digest: { formatId: "digest", formatName: 'Digest (5.5" x 8.5")', parentSheet: "US Letter", pagesPerSheet: 2, foldType: "half", bindingType: "saddle-stitch", tools: [ "Printer (US Letter paper, double-sided)", "Bone folder or ruler edge", "Stapler (long-reach) or needle + thread + awl", "Binder clips", "PVA glue + brush (for perfect binding, if >48 pages)", ], paperRecommendation: 'Standard 20lb US Letter paper for the interior. For perfect binding, use 24lb paper and a separate cover on card stock.', foldInstructions: [ "Print the imposition PDF double-sided, flipping on the short edge.", 'Fold each US Letter sheet in half along the 11" edge.', "Crease firmly with a bone folder.", "Nest folded sheets inside each other in page order.", ], bindingInstructions: [ "For saddle-stitch (up to ~48 pages / 12 sheets):", " Align all nested sheets with spine flush.", " Open to center spread, mark 3 stitch points along the spine.", " Staple or sew through at each point.", "", "For perfect binding (thicker books, 48+ pages):", " Stack all folded signatures in order (don't nest — stack).", " Clamp the spine edge with binder clips, leaving 3mm exposed.", " Score the spine with shallow cuts every 3mm to help glue grip.", " Apply PVA glue thinly. Let dry 5 min, apply a second coat.", " Wrap a cover sheet around the glued spine.", " Clamp and let dry for 1-2 hours.", " Trim the three open edges.", ], tips: [ "Digest is the most common POD size — your home print will match professional prints.", "For saddle-stitch, keep it under 48 pages (12 folded sheets) or it won't fold flat.", "For perfect binding, work in a well-ventilated area.", "A paper cutter gives cleaner edges than a craft knife for the final trim.", ], }, }; export function getGuide(formatId: string): DiyGuide | undefined { return GUIDES[formatId]; } export function recommendedBinding( formatId: string, pageCount: number, ): "saddle-stitch" | "perfect-bind" { if (formatId === "digest" && pageCount > 48) return "perfect-bind"; return "saddle-stitch"; }