Christmas in Idaho - Printing Method
Stochastic versus conventional printing
For the printing of Christmas in Idaho we looked for the technique that would most faithfully reproduce Ray Downing’s fine illustrations. It should preserve the photographic appearance and the smooth color transitions even under a loupe.
We chose stochastic over conventional offset printing for its superior overall results and faithfulness to the original artwork.
In conventional offset printing (above, right image) images are printed using grid-like screens that separate the image into evenly spaced dots that are larger in size in the darker areas and smaller in size in the light areas. In four color process printing, separate screens are used to reproduce each of the four colours, (black, cyan, magenta and yellow).
In stochastic printing (above, left image) images are printed by dots spread randomly throughout the image area. The dots are not equally spaced and aligned in a row or grid and they vary according to the tonal value to be reproduced. The lighter areas have few dots, the darker areas have more dots.
💠 Very pleased with the result !!!
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Dickens? Ray Downing’s Christmas in Idaho offers a deeper spiritual journey this Christmas.
“This book is one of those beautiful and lavish treasures and it’s not aimed specifically at young children. I’d say this is more of a family discussion book. Or a family treasure book. A Christmas tradition book you can discuss with your family and enjoy year after year.”
Christmas in Idaho, a book by Ray Downing. “The book combines a sense of magic and spirituality with a fantastical Christmas adventure like no other.” Book review by Ethan Hunt, Idaho Falls Magazine, December 2022.
Ray Downing’s beautiful and inspirational book Christmas in Idaho has won prestigious awards in several categories.
Christmas in Idaho by Ray Downing is First Runner Up in the Short Story category in the prestigious Hoffer Book Awards.
Ray Downing’s book Christmas in Idaho took first prize in three categories: Audiobook, Gift Book and Specialty Book.
Stochastic printing preserves the photographic appearance and the smooth color transitions even under a loupe.
…he became the main character in this Christmas adventure of awakening, hope, loss and survival.