Production Schedule

Below is a basic schedule to help Grolier curators estimate, with their book designers, the timeline from final proofed manuscript to delivery of bound books. This generic schedule is based on printing overseas (rather than in the United States) for cost reasons. All time estimates are approximate. 

We recommend having a draft manuscript prepared no later than nine months prior to your exhibition opening to begin copy editing and text setting.

Book Design 4 weeks 

Typesetting and layouts (designer) 3 weeks (for a large book with many photos) 

Proofread layout (curator) 2 weeks 

Revise layout (designer) 1 week 

Final proofread (curator) 1 week 

Prepress & proofs (designer) 3 weeks 

Final corrections (curator and designer) 2 weeks 

Print and bind 5 weeks 

Shipping & customs (printer) 10 weeks (deduct 7 weeks if your book is printed in the United States) 

Total Production and Shipping Schedule: 31 weeks