Rates and Sizes
| Four-Color | 1x | 3x | 6x |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Cover | $1250 | $1060 | $937 |
| Back Cover | $1450 | $1230 | $1085 |
| Full | $1000 | $850 | $725 |
| Two-Thirds | $800 | $720 | $648 |
| Half | $600 | $540 | $486 |
| Third | $450 | $405 | $365 |
| Quarter | $375 | $338 | $304 |
| Sixth | $275 | $225 | $203 |
| Black & White | 1x | 3x | 6x |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside Cover | $1100 | $935 | $825 |
| Back Cover | $1300 | $1100 | $975 |
| Full | $900 | $765 | $675 |
| Two-Thirds | $700 | $595 | $525 |
| Half | $500 | $425 | $375 |
| Third | $350 | $295 | $260 |
| Quarter | $275 | $233 | $205 |
| Sixth | $175 | $148 | $131 |
Dimensions
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FullLive: 7.125" x 9.25" |
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Two-Thirds4.75" x 9.25" |
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Half Horizontal7.125" x 4.5" |
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Third Vertical2.25" x 9.25" |
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Third Horizontal4.75" x 4.5" |
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Quarter Vertical2.25" x 7" |
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Quarter Horizontal4.75" x 3.5" |
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Sixth Vertical2.25" x 4.5" |
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Sixth Horizontal4.75" x 2" |
Mechanical Specs
- For bleeds, maintain a 0.375" safety margin on edges.
- Final trim size is 8.125" x 10.625" (48p9 x 63p9)
- Printed on 50# offset from a web press.
- Binding method is saddle stitch.
- Maintain 200 dpi for photos and 600 dpi for line art.
Contact Rachel Jefferson at (773) 772-0100, or at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for additional production questions.
Delivery
- Please send proofs along with a digital copy of your file to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
- Submit only TIFF, PDF, JPG, or EPS files.
- Supply files via e-mail, ftp, or CD-R.
- Fonts and graphics must be embedded in your file.
- Non-standard file formats, and additional production requirements are subject to additional charges.
Send proofs to:
Advertising Director
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647















