Inside Publishing: Printing and Book Binding

[@wiebsche]

I really don't get why this video series is not better performing on youtube. I expected it to blow up much more. I really enjoy these, Merphy, thanks for all the work you put into this!

[@michellesmirnova4471]

I just realized that her One Piece videos do way better than her other videos, I guess she has a lot of One Piece fans on this channel, which is great! But I do wish that the other videos weren’t so underrated in comparison, especially this series! I’ve learned a lot through it

[@peet3449]

Look at what is trending nowdays. Futile stuff is easy listening, easy to digest and reaches a broader audience. Polished stuff like this documentary, and I say this with disappointment, has a shorter reach since people are losing interest for the actually valuable things like literature for instante, and everything that involves it. The best we can do is to give the example to our child, nephews, nieces etc. So they can grow seeing the value and beauty of books. English is not my native language so bear so with me xD

[@parkerestes3969]

The upside is that it's evergreen content. People can come back to this for years to come to learn about the publishing process.

[@agnishom]

The problem is that this series is presented more in a documentary style, rather than an KZbin style. It is hard to explain what that means, but what I do not like so much about this video is how much slow-paced talking it contains, as opposed to more fun visuals or examples. For example, there is a lot of cool stuff that is being shown in this video. But sadly, it is being narrated by the expert who is being interviewed. I would have liked it so much more if the narration was in Merphy's voice. I think this series is a fantastic thing and I am grateful somebody took the time to made it. But while I think it is valuable, I do not think it is fun KZbin content.

[@pyrrhicwins5101]

Didn’t pop up in my feed, really wish more people would see it.

[@subramaniamk9094]

This series should have been the most viewed set of videos on Merphy's channel

[@nathanadler8316]

The level of craftsmanship these two companies put into their work is breathtaking. I've worked on several books over my career but for the most part it feels like a privelege just to have the opportunity to do anything beyond standard 4-colour offset, eg a gold foil or an emboss. Gatefolds, hardback covers, sleeves, colour management, embellishments, binding and finishing .. there's so much that goes into a book that you'd never guess. This series is awesome. Thank you Merphy.

[@insuburbia]

Paper, stock, binding: what’s not to love? Was anyone else hoping for an in-depth interview with Dwight Schrute?

[@hartsbane]

Dwight K. Schrute: Soil. Right. We have in front of you here seven different types of Pennsylvania topsoil. Now, what would you say is the most important element in the production of above-ground leafy growth? Probably phosphorus, right? Wrong. It's nitrogen. Absorb this information.

[@shadabkhan-ng5xe]

Being a self-published author. This series actually helped me understand, how much more I should be doing to be able to stand up to these books. The work that goes into bringing a book to a readers hand is insane.

[@nathanadler8316]

As someone who's worked in print production for over 25 years, my jaw dropped when I saw The Road To Potosi - I have no idea how they made the book spine work the way they did, but it's freaking awesome! Edit: and exactly the kind of problem-solving challenge I'd love to be confronted with.

[@magnoknight1242]

I would sooo read Patricia Mcwriterly's book! The chaos of it would be pure entertainment!!

[@liam1558]

Merphy is the only youtuber whose ads I not only tolerate, but look forward too.

[@colburn0004]

This may be my favorite one yet. Loved seeing the different styles of bindings and printings and it really shows a different layer of creativity.

[@hopeforwomankind4865]

I'm a teenage girl who works at a small independent bookstore, and I'm known around town for being super good at book restoration! People bring in their family heirloom books for me to patch up, clean, and reattach pages. I've always loved to work with my hands, and I've had my nose in a book 24/7 since I was tiny, so it really does feel like paradise. Great video, always nice to learn more about the publishing industry! PS: You wouldn't believe the effect the paper shortage has had on bookstores; it's crazy.

[@NathanGWood]

As an author trying to decide about how to get started with publishing things, I am loving this little series Merph! A million thanks for spreading so much diverse info!

[@brittanyw6065]

this series makes me want to get into the publishing business so badly. It looks like so much fun and creatively fulfilling.

[@mormon2a]

I want to thank you Merphy as someone who is hoping to publish their own book this is very insightful.

[@dr-pq2du]

I'm surprised I haven't seen this series before. I'm trying to learn as much about the industry as possible and been through so many videos. Really deserves better viewership😊

[@kulaniwarner7262]

Amazing job Merphy! Creating an entirely different style/concept of book altogether blew my mind. Love it when that happens.

[@allytheweirdo3793]

So awesome!❤ I'm a huge fan of books and it's so awesome to watch printing and binding books and talking about some backgrounds about binding, printing, etc!💖

[@MPukes]

I absolutely love this series, I'm learning so much about how much effort I overlook when it comes to books! Also, I'm excited for Patricia Mcwriterly's book about conspiracy theories as soon as she figures out how to use Campfire.

[@thedevilsadvocate7974]

I just absolutely adore this series and as I’ve explored your other content I’ve come to cherish it. Your attention to detail, more nuanced nuggets of information, and just care for what you do shows. Thank you for your hard work! ♥️✨

[@Bogrin]

Just wanna say I love this series! Thank you so much!

[@anananana]

This was I think my favorite video from this series, I never thought that binding and printing could be so interesting!

[@liam1558]

this was so interesting.those custom books are really awesome. Can't wait for book restoration!

[@SarahAsYouWish]

I found the process of making books so fascinating. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@thefairylibrarian3282]

I think this one is my favorite so far 🤍

[@determinedperson8816]

This documentary series is very insightful and enjoyable. Merphy you have done a great job! Your passion is clearly visible :) I hope this series becomes very successful :)

[@jonathankoan]

Other than your Cosmere related content, this is my favorite series that you do on Booktube. Thank you for all the effort you put into this series.

[@kittycannoli7225]

Omg I loved Art from Panoramic Press! He's such a cute old dude with an awesome passion for books, he seems like he would be fun to hang out with.

[@janalewis3030]

I just found this series and I love it! Really enjoyed the printing press visits - they are so cool! Thank you!

[@PhantomGreyfire]

I had a blast watching this video series. ☕ It's really something special.

[@jeremyfee]

This series just keeps getting better! :)

[@Brendanstop]

My favorite episode thus far 😊

[@billyclabough9835]

It is fun listening to people that love their job.

[@vodkya6004]

Cory's blurry camera work in the Patricia skits makes it that much better LMAO

[@ScientistsReadingWorld]

this was the episode i was most excited about! My father works on a Printing and Book Binding factory and is amazing to see all of this and remember all the tours i did on there just because yeah is cool!

[@UnnamedCarapace]

Worm is the best book! I hope it gets a printing!

[@jesset292]

I'm surprised that the book binding episode turned out to be my fave so far.

[@NET1340]

this was such a fun video. as someone who works in print i appreciate seeing other areas on the industry i don't often see. thanks for this series of videos, they've been really informative :)

[@rebeccarichelderfer7521]

This whole series has been so inspiring. You guys did a great job. Looking forward to the next one ☺️

[@johnnywalking83]

Really looking forward to the restoration video

[@Viksbelle]

This series is definitely helping me with my convention withdrawal. If you don’t mind, I'd like to link these videos on my author website. You're showing aspects of the craft not usually discussed in convention writing and publishing tracks.

[@Dougeb7]

Amazing video! I can tell a lot of hard work and planning went into it! Thank you!

[@yuklimka7251]

I enjoy this series so, so much!

[@tibowmew]

This was so fascinating! Thank you, Merphy!

[@Sailortwilight]

This is really fascinating! I love how creative some of these books are. That one with the video in it kinda blew my mind!

[@luvBB4lyf]

Love this series! I've always been so curious about the behind the scenes of the publishing industry, and you've really delivered with this docu-series ❤️ the production has been so good too!

[@cassidycatterall-davis80]

Really been enjoying this series!

[@MFDoomguy21]

This is fantastic, thank you for this docuseries!

[@alysonserenastone2917]

This one may be my favourite of the series so far. It's really interesting. :)

[@vikaziza1506]

It reminds me when i studied in a high school for librarian (information systems and programs)

[@TheDarkLasombra]

This was the one I was waiting for!

[@subodhgarg5531]

Really good video! I hope this series Succeeds.

[@peet3449]

This is incredible, thank you for sharing this!

[@louiscarrico-braun5483]

Gorgeous can’t wait for the next one

[@DistantClover]

I have a book like that. It has Japanese artwork in it. Super cool to have.

[@adamjscholte583]

Thank you for such a cool vid. I am in the process of looking for a cover artist and editor. Enjoyed seeing behind the scenes.

[@sydneyo]

Yessss! I've been looking forward to this for so long! YAY!

[@justingibbs4480]

What an art form!

[@mathewgale935]

This is great thank you

[@ElijahStormblessed]

Loving this series! Are there any plans to do a video on literary agents?

[@Frogface91]

This was super interesting!

[@lrkeravnholt5374]

i really really enjoy these videoes! Thank you so much for doing these!

[@reecef9869]

I think that first guy is having fun

[@hiddenrainbow12]

Great series!!

[@DL-idk]

This is amazing!!!

[@leomansell9581]

Hey Merphy please read the light novel series Ascendance of a bookworm. A major part of the theme of the story is quite relevant to this Doco series.

[@cheese6575]

This is incredible

[@AlmogD]

I really want to know how much manga making is different from the process of traditional book making

[@Viksbelle]

One of the services I saw offered at Ingram Spark was reverse binding for books like manga or in right-to-left languages.

[@AlmogD]

@@Viksbelle Thanks

[@magnoknight1242]

I love this series ❤

[@Magni87]

Nooo, Patricia! Don't give up now. You're so close!

[@fhjunior6183]

Thanks for the vid

[@ashe1317]

Patricia McWriterly's meltdown is literally the chaos in my brain 🤣

[@black0rose]

Love this series! It's like How It's Made... but for books! If I could offer a small suggestion: don't speak during the interviews while the interviewee is talking. By that I mean the "yes, mmhmm, right" comments that we so often make during normal conversations. It would give the whole thing a more professional feel.

[@saidalsadi5675]

Good Jop 🔥🔥🔥👏

[@Fuhqandfuhq2]

👏👏👏 this series tho

[@LarryHasOpinions]

amazing

[@thesamuraiman]

💜

[@butterflywings565]

❤

[@AuthorAnnaCatanzariti]

Smashing like for Patricia McWritterly 😂

[@gionatangallo]

Ok Patricia, we believe you...

[@Toast4tw]

Final Episode: Inside a mental institution with Patricia.

[@praetorxyn]

Patricia needs help.

[@ifihadfriends437]

This is awesome!