Archives | 2023

September 11, 2023

National Yearbook Week 2023

Category: Yearbooks Blog

National Yearbook Week is coming up October 1 – 7, 2023!  Proclaimed in 1987 by then-President Ronald Reagan, it was declared to recognize the importance of preserving memories and school tradition.  It’s a time to honour school yearbook programs and the students who work hard to compile all the year’s memories into a lasting, printed […]

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September 08, 2023

Frankfurt International Book Fair 2023

Category: Yearbooks Blog

Friesens Corporation is excited to yet again be at the Frankfurt International Book Fair, October 18-22, 2023, in Frankfurt, Germany! This five-day event is widely recognized as the most important book fair in the world as far as book promotion, author exposure, book deals, and trade. It’s also the oldest book fair in the world; […]

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September 07, 2023

A Comprehensive Glossary of Yearbook Terms

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Yearbooks are a gateway to the past – a memory capsule of the best friends we had in high school, our favorite teachers, and all the ups and downs along the way. Behind the colorful pages are many technical terms that are used in the yearbook world. So, whether you’re a student involved in the […]

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September 05, 2023

Essential Indigenous Reading

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September 30 is National Day For Truth and Reconciliation. Grow your knowledge this month by reading one of these books by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit authors. ALL THE QUIET PLACES – Brian Thomas Isaac2021, Brindle & GlassA novel about an Indigenous boy grappling with the effects of intergenerational trauma and colonialism. All the Quiet […]

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August 31, 2023

Flipping the Switch on the New Inkjet Printer

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Friesens is known for its’ innovative printing excellence and it’s worth celebrating. So we are proud to announce the launch of our newest addition: the HP PageWide T250 HD inkjet press, a groundbreaking digital inkjet press, equipped with state-of-the-art printhead technology. Friesens has embraced digital presses for years, yet this marks our maiden voyage into […]

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July 11, 2023

Friesens Receives Gutenberg Award

Category: Books Blog

Dominic Papineau, Quebec Accounts Manager It was a very special moment for Friesens on June 1 as we received the inaugural Mention Gutenberg Hors Québec award at the Gala Gutenberg 2023. The Gala Gutenberg Awards are in their forty-first year,celebrating the best print products produced in Quebec. The Mention Gutenberg Hors Quebéc award was created […]

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July 06, 2023

Things You May Not Know About Colour

Category: Books Blog

Colour can change a mood, set a scene, or attract you to a person (or not!). We use colours to express our most complicated emotions. Colour’s influence over all of us is powerful and fascinating, and there are many fun facts about colour that may surprise you.

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June 13, 2023

Book Manufacturing Seminar

Category: Yearbook

It’s been almost 4 years since our last in-person Book Manufacturing Seminars, and it was such a privilege to participate again – not once, but twice! We hosted customers from PRH Canada, U of Manitoba Press, Two Page, New Society, UBC Press, Pajama Press, Greystone, House of Anansi and Heritage House. During this three-day seminar, […]

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May 29, 2023

Digital Inkjet VS Toner—What’s the Difference?

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We are excited for the upcoming launch of our latest press acquisition, the HP PageWide T250 HD inkjet press. This new digital inkjet press comes with the latest printhead technology, which will have a positive impact for many of our customers. Two of the biggest challenges when launching new technology and equipment are understanding how […]

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May 15, 2023

The Psychology of Fonts

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When creating text communications, the words you’re sharing is only half of what you’re sharing with the world. The rest comes from the visuals of how you present your information. So what is Font Psychology? Simply put, it’s the study of how we perceive fonts to have certain emotions or associations. This can be broken […]

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