The materials and specification listed below are recommended.

Printing		Web offset
Binding		Perfect
Publication Trim Size		8-1/4"(210mm) x 11-1/8"(285mm)
Line Screen / Density		175 line / 300% maximum density

Ad Dimensions		Non-Bleed Size*		Bleed Size*
Full page		8-1/4"(210mm) x 11-1/8"(285mm)		8-1/2"(216mm) x 11-1/2"(291mm)
Two-page spread		16-1/2"(420mm) x 11-1/8"(285mm)		16-3/4"(426mm) x 11-1/2"(291mm)
1/2 page (vertical)		4"(100mm) x 11-1/8"(285mm)
1/2 page (horizontal)		8-1/4"(210mm) x 5-1/2"(140mm)
1/4 page (vertical)		3-1/2"(90mm) x 5-3/8"(135mm)

* NOTE: All live matter must be at least 5/16" from the TRIM of the magazine. The bleed size listed above is the page trim size with 1/8" minimum bleed added to all sides. It is not the trim size. Make sure that copy does not run into the gutter on two-page spread ads. If you are supplying gatefold materials, please call your sales representative for the correct ad dimensions.

File Format Required: Macintosh formats are required. InDesign 2.0 or CS is preferred for page layout. QuarkXPress 6.0 or below, Illustrator or Photoshop are also acceptable. We cannot accept PDF files (unless X-1a compliant). Include Collect for Output report. CDs are acceptable.

File Requirements: All elements must be placed at 100% on page. No scaling, rotating or other image manipulation to be done in page layout program. 4/C images must be in CMYK mode in TIFF or single file EPS format. PMS colors must be converted to CMYK. Scanned image resolution of 254-304 dpi is recommended. Do not nest EPS files in other EPS files.

Font Requirements: Supply all printer fonts and screen fonts with the file, including fonts embedded in EPS files. All custom or custom-kerned fonts must be named differently from the original font name to avoid type reflow problems. Only Postscript Type 1 or Type 3 fonts will be accepted. NO TRUETYPE OR MULTIMASTER FONTS, PLEASE.

Proof Required: 4/C ads require an Iris, Epson, Kodak approval or other "contract"-quality color digital proof. B/W ads require a laser proof. Any other proofing materials require prior approval by magazine production manager, Steve Nelson (913.649.8558).