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	A bleed is a small but very important detail of the finished product and how the final printed piece looks. Without using a bleed, a piece can end up with uneven edges or accidental white space or borders. Including a bleed makes sure the final product looks clean, polished, and intentional. <ref name=":1" />		A bleed is a small but very important detail of the finished product and how the final printed piece looks. Without using a bleed, a piece can end up with uneven edges or accidental white space or borders. Including a bleed makes sure the final product looks clean, polished, and intentional. <ref name=":1" />
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	A bleed in publishing refers to the part of a design that extends beyond the edge of a page, leaving no white space. When a book, magazine, or other printed piece is cut down to its final size, the bleed makes sure that the images, colors, background, or design reach all the way to the edge without leaving a white border, margins, or blank space. <ref name=":1">Ambrose, Gavin, and Paul Harris. ''The Production Manual: A Graphic Design Handbook''. AVA Publishing, 2011, pp. 72–75.</ref>		A bleed in publishing refers to the part of a design that extends beyond the edge of a page, leaving no white space. When a book, magazine, or other printed piece is cut down to its final size, the bleed makes sure that the images, colors, background, or design reach all the way to the edge without leaving a white border, margins, or blank space. <ref name=":1">Ambrose, Gavin, and Paul Harris. ''The Production Manual: A Graphic Design Handbook''. AVA Publishing, 2011, pp. 72–75.</ref>
	[[File:960px-Ilustracja spadowa.jpg\|thumb\|“Illustration of bleed area.” Source: Wikimedia Commons, public domain. This image shows how a photo is designed to extend into the bleed area. The red lines show the trim edges of the page, and the parts of the image beyond those lines that will be cut off are the bleed. ]]		[[File:960px-Ilustracja spadowa.jpg\|thumb\|“Illustration of bleed area.” Source: Wikimedia Commons, public domain. This image shows how a photo is designed to extend into the bleed area. The red lines show the trim edges of the page, and the parts of the image beyond those lines that will be cut off are the bleed. ]]
	Most printers require a bleed to be at least 0.125 inches on each side of the page.<ref name=":0">Haslam, Andrew. ''Book Design''. Laurence King Publishing, 2006, pp. 98–101.</ref> Designers plan for this by making the images or backgrounds of the page extend past the actual intended edge of the page. In doing this, designers also make sure to keep any important information or text within the margins and not extend past the edge to make sure they are not cut off in the bleed.		Most printers require a bleed to be at least 0.125 inches on each side of the page.<ref name=":0">Haslam, Andrew. ''Book Design''. Laurence King Publishing, 2006, pp. 98–101.</ref> Designers plan for this by making the images or backgrounds of the page extend past the actual intended edge of the page. In doing this, designers also make sure to keep any important information or text within the margins and not extend past the edge to make sure they are not cut off in the bleed. For example, most magazine covers with a full-page photo will extend the photo past the page edge using a bleed, so there is no leftover white border after trimming.

	== Role in Publishing ==		== Role in Publishing ==
	A bleed is important in the process of publishing because of how printed materials are made. Pages are usually printed on large sheets and then further cut down to the intended size. However, this cutting process isn't always perfectly exact. A small shift in the cutting process could leave an unintentional white space at the edge if a bleed is not included in the design.<ref name=":0" /> A bleed acts like a safety cushion, and by including a bleed, designers can give a bit of extra space in case the cut is not perfect while still keeping the intended design.		A bleed is important in the process of publishing because of how printed materials are made. Pages are usually printed on large sheets and then further cut down to the intended size. However, this cutting process isn't always perfectly exact. A small shift in the cutting process could leave an unintentional white space at the edge if a bleed is not included in the design.<ref name=":0" /> A bleed acts like a safety cushion, and by including a bleed, designers can give a bit of extra space in case the cut is not perfect while still keeping the intended design. For example, a colorful poster with a background that extends beyond the edges uses a bleed to ensure the color extends to the final cut size.

	Bleeds are most often used in books, posters, or other designs that use a lot of images or visuals, like picture books, art books, or magazines with full-page pictures.<ref name=":0" /> Even in books that are mostly text, a bleed is still used on the cover so the design can spread all the way to the edge.		Bleeds are most often used in books, posters, or other designs that use a lot of images or visuals, like picture books, art books, or magazines with full-page pictures.<ref name=":0" /> Even in books that are mostly text, a bleed is still used on the cover so the design can spread all the way to the edge.
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	A bleed is a small but very important detail of the finished product and how the final printed piece looks. Without using a bleed, a piece can end up with uneven edges or accidental white space or borders. Including a bleed makes sure the final product looks clean, polished, and intentional. <ref name=":1" />		A bleed is a small but very important detail of the finished product and how the final printed piece looks. Without using a bleed, a piece can end up with uneven edges or accidental white space or borders. Including a bleed makes sure the final product looks clean, polished, and intentional. <ref name=":1" />
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	== Importance of Bleeds ==		== Importance of Bleeds ==
	A bleed is a small but very important detail of the finished product and how the final printed piece looks. Without using a bleed, a piece can end up with uneven edges or accidental white space or borders. Including a bleed makes sure the final product looks clean, polished, and intentional. <ref name=":1" />		A bleed is a small but very important detail of the finished product and how the final printed piece looks. Without using a bleed, a piece can end up with uneven edges or accidental white space or borders. Including a bleed makes sure the final product looks clean, polished, and intentional. <ref name=":1" />
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	== Definition ==		== Definition ==
	A bleed in publishing refers to the part of a design that extends beyond the edge of a page, leaving no white space. When a book, magazine, or other printed piece is cut down to its final size, the bleed makes sure that the images, colors, background, or design reach all the way to the edge without leaving a white border, margins, or blank space. <ref name=":1">Ambrose, Gavin, and Paul Harris. ''The Production Manual: A Graphic Design Handbook''. AVA Publishing, 2011, pp. 72–75.</ref>		A bleed in publishing refers to the part of a design that extends beyond the edge of a page, leaving no white space. When a book, magazine, or other printed piece is cut down to its final size, the bleed makes sure that the images, colors, background, or design reach all the way to the edge without leaving a white border, margins, or blank space. <ref name=":1">Ambrose, Gavin, and Paul Harris. ''The Production Manual: A Graphic Design Handbook''. AVA Publishing, 2011, pp. 72–75.</ref>
	[[File:960px-Ilustracja spadowa.jpg\|thumb\|“Illustration of bleed area.” Source: Wikimedia Commons, public domain. This image shows how a photo is designed to extend into the bleed area. The red lines ~~indicate~~ the trim edges of the page, and the ~~portion~~ beyond those lines that will be cut off is the bleed. ]]		[[File:960px-Ilustracja spadowa.jpg\|thumb\|“Illustration of bleed area.” Source: Wikimedia Commons, public domain. This image shows how a photo is designed to extend into the bleed area. The red lines show the trim edges of the page, and the parts of the image beyond those lines that will be cut off are the bleed. ]]
	Most printers require a bleed to be at least 0.125 inches on each side of the page.<ref name=":0">Haslam, Andrew. ''Book Design''. Laurence King Publishing, 2006, pp. 98–101.</ref> Designers plan for this by making the images or backgrounds of the page extend past the actual intended edge of the page. In doing this, designers also make sure to keep any important information or text within the margins and not extend past the edge to make sure they are not cut off in the bleed.		Most printers require a bleed to be at least 0.125 inches on each side of the page.<ref name=":0">Haslam, Andrew. ''Book Design''. Laurence King Publishing, 2006, pp. 98–101.</ref> Designers plan for this by making the images or backgrounds of the page extend past the actual intended edge of the page. In doing this, designers also make sure to keep any important information or text within the margins and not extend past the edge to make sure they are not cut off in the bleed.

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	== Definition ==		== Definition ==
	A bleed in publishing refers to the part of a design that extends beyond the edge of a page, leaving no white space. When a book, magazine, or other printed piece is cut down to its final size, the bleed makes sure that the images, colors, background, or design reach all the way to the edge without leaving a white border, margins, or blank space. <ref>Ambrose, Gavin, and Paul Harris. ''The Production Manual: A Graphic Design Handbook''. AVA Publishing, 2011, pp. 72–75.</ref>		A bleed in publishing refers to the part of a design that extends beyond the edge of a page, leaving no white space. When a book, magazine, or other printed piece is cut down to its final size, the bleed makes sure that the images, colors, background, or design reach all the way to the edge without leaving a white border, margins, or blank space. <ref name=":1">Ambrose, Gavin, and Paul Harris. ''The Production Manual: A Graphic Design Handbook''. AVA Publishing, 2011, pp. 72–75.</ref>
			[[File:960px-Ilustracja spadowa.jpg\|thumb\|“Illustration of bleed area.” Source: Wikimedia Commons, public domain. This image shows how a photo is designed to extend into the bleed area. The red lines indicate the trim edges of the page, and the portion beyond those lines that will be cut off is the bleed. ]]
	Most printers require a bleed to be at least 0.125 inches on each side of the page.<ref name=":0">Haslam, Andrew. ''Book Design''. Laurence King Publishing, 2006, pp. 98–101.</ref> Designers plan for this by making the images or backgrounds of the page extend past the actual intended edge of the page. In doing this, designers also make sure to keep any important information or text within the margins and not extend past the edge to make sure they are not cut off in the bleed.		Most printers require a bleed to be at least 0.125 inches on each side of the page.<ref name=":0">Haslam, Andrew. ''Book Design''. Laurence King Publishing, 2006, pp. 98–101.</ref> Designers plan for this by making the images or backgrounds of the page extend past the actual intended edge of the page. In doing this, designers also make sure to keep any important information or text within the margins and not extend past the edge to make sure they are not cut off in the bleed.

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	Bleeds are most often used in books, posters, or other designs that use a lot of images or visuals, like picture books, art books, or magazines with full-page pictures.<ref name=":0" /> Even in books that are mostly text, a bleed is still used on the cover so the design can spread all the way to the edge.		Bleeds are most often used in books, posters, or other designs that use a lot of images or visuals, like picture books, art books, or magazines with full-page pictures.<ref name=":0" /> Even in books that are mostly text, a bleed is still used on the cover so the design can spread all the way to the edge.

			== Importance of Bleeds ==
			A bleed is a small but very important detail of the finished product and how the final printed piece looks. Without using a bleed, a piece can end up with uneven edges or accidental white space or borders. Including a bleed makes sure the final product looks clean, polished, and intentional. <ref name=":1" />

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	bleed		== Definition ==
			A bleed in publishing refers to the part of a design that extends beyond the edge of a page, leaving no white space. When a book, magazine, or other printed piece is cut down to its final size, the bleed makes sure that the images, colors, background, or design reach all the way to the edge without leaving a white border, margins, or blank space. <ref>Ambrose, Gavin, and Paul Harris. ''The Production Manual: A Graphic Design Handbook''. AVA Publishing, 2011, pp. 72–75.</ref>

			Most printers require a bleed to be at least 0.125 inches on each side of the page.<ref name=":0">Haslam, Andrew. ''Book Design''. Laurence King Publishing, 2006, pp. 98–101.</ref> Designers plan for this by making the images or backgrounds of the page extend past the actual intended edge of the page. In doing this, designers also make sure to keep any important information or text within the margins and not extend past the edge to make sure they are not cut off in the bleed.

			== Role in Publishing ==
			A bleed is important in the process of publishing because of how printed materials are made. Pages are usually printed on large sheets and then further cut down to the intended size. However, this cutting process isn't always perfectly exact. A small shift in the cutting process could leave an unintentional white space at the edge if a bleed is not included in the design.<ref name=":0" /> A bleed acts like a safety cushion, and by including a bleed, designers can give a bit of extra space in case the cut is not perfect while still keeping the intended design.

			Bleeds are most often used in books, posters, or other designs that use a lot of images or visuals, like picture books, art books, or magazines with full-page pictures.<ref name=":0" /> Even in books that are mostly text, a bleed is still used on the cover so the design can spread all the way to the edge.

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