Print Specs & Guidelines
U.S. News guidebooks are perfect bound and printed on premium paper stock.
Specifications
Final Trim: 7 5/8" x 10 1/2"
| Unit | Live | Trim | Bleed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 6 3/4" x 10" | 7 5/8" x 10 1/2" | 7 7/8" x 10 3/4" |
| Full Spread | 14 3/8" x 10" | 15 1/4" x 10 1/2" | 15 1/2" x 10 3/4" |
| Strip Ad | 7 1/8" x 1 1/16" | 7 5/8" x 1 5/16" | 7 7/8" x 1 7/16" |
| 1/2 Page Horizontal | 6 3/4" x 4 5/8" | N/A | 7 7/8" x 5 3/8" |
| 1/2 Page Vertical | 3 3/8" x 10" | N/A | 4" x 10 3/4" |
| 1/2 Page Horizontal Spread | 14 3/8" x 4 5/8" | N/A | 15 1/2" x 5 3/8" |
| Square Third | 4 3/8" x 4 5/8" | N/A | 5 1/8" x 5 3/8" |
Mechanical Requirements
| Gutter Safety | |
|---|---|
| Between two words: | 1/8" on each side of the centerline |
| Between letters: | 1/16" on each side of the centerline |
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Requirements
U.S. News accepts digital files on CD-ROM or transmitted via FTP. U.S. News will also accept files transmitted via other ad delivery services if prior arrangements have been made with our production unit. All materials must adhere to SWOP specifications.
Please review these specifications before submitting files.
Shipping
Submitting files via delivery service:
Send files and proofs to:
U.S. News & World Report
Attn: Prepress Dept.
1050 Thomas Jefferson St. NW
Washington, DC 20007