What Is Illustrated Book Scanning?
Illustrated books contain information in text and images, requiring capture that preserves typography, photographs, drawings and colour plates.
Illustrated books may contain full-page plates, foldouts, maps, colour illustrations and fine halftone detail. Resolution should be selected around the smallest important feature.
Illustrated book digitisation
The right method depends on the physical construction, condition and purpose of the book. Non-destructive capture keeps significant originals intact; destructive capture can be appropriate for approved modern production work.
Types of material covered
Art books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Natural history books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Children's books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Technical books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Colour plate books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Architectural books
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Key considerations
- Art books
- Natural history books
- Children's books
- Technical books
- Colour plate books
- Architectural books
Need advice on a book or bound collection?
Oxford Duplication Centre can advise on the safest and most appropriate method for published, heritage, family and archival books.