REINVENTING THE PLEASURE OF READING

Black Paper Printing

Publishing the written word has changed significantly over the last two millennia. From
papyrus scrolls and ornate manuscripts, to printed pamphlets and the modern
bound novel, how we convey our thoughts to the world has always been inconstant flux.

Indeed, books, printing, and publishing have often defined history, with each change ushering in a change of how society thinks, communicates, and acts.

But throughout history, one thing about published works has remained the same: the presentation of black or dark text on a white background.

This is about to change.

  • WHY BLACK PAPER

    Black text on a white background can be tough on the eyes. If you’ve ever spent a day in front of a computer screen, reading or
    writing large amounts of text, you’ll recognise the feeling. Tired eyes, headaches, and a lack of focus. Scanning text against the glare of a white background makes your eyes and brain work harder, leaving you feeling exhausted and unable to concentrate after sustained periods.
    This isn’t limited to electronic devices, either. Long stretches of reading novels, magazines, or journals can have the same effect.

  • REINVENTING THE PLEASURE OF READING

    Books have always strived to be beautiful objects as well as communicative tools. From the illuminated manuscripts of medieval monks, to the gilded-edge leather-bound tomes of the 19th and 20th centuries, books are pieces of art in their own right.Black paper printing is the latest example of beauty and aesthetics in the history of the written word.

    Black paper printing offers a unique experience for the reader. Books printed on black paper are visually stunning, creating a remarkable, eye-catching
    effect that stands out from the page. Black paper printing allows books to be more than just functional items, but rather unique pieces of design as well.
    Something beautiful and practical - a wonderful combination of form and
    function that elevates the written word.

    All of our limited edition books will be fully printed on black paper using only white ink. Printed and bound using centuries-old techniques, traditions, and technologies, each special edition will represent a piece of history. These processes are longer, harder, and more expensive than ordinary printing, but the final result is something extraordinarily beautiful.

SUSTAINABILITY

  • Our Commitment

    We choose to partner up with Tree Nation, an organization dedicated to recovering some of the most deforested areas in the world. Tree Nation works closely with local communities providing jobs and assuring that the traditional relationship of these communities with their natural environment remains assured for the next generations. Many of the trees that are planted provide not only food for local wildlife and promote biodiversity, but also play a pivotal role on local cultures as a source of medicine, natural fibers for traditional crafts and construction materials.

  • Partnering up with Tree Nation

    Our commitment is very simple and straightforward. For every book that we sell, we will plant a tree! Following the project completion, the trees will be planted with the collaboration of Tree Nation. Each of our supporters will first receive a confirmation email from us with details on your order. A little later you will receive a separate email from Tree-Nation with the title Monochrome Books offered you a tree on Tree-Nation, where you can find all the information regarding the real tree: the specific details, its location and a link to the tree certificate.

  • How it works

    At Monochrome Books, we strongly believe that the economic activity of a company should not have a negative impact on the environment. As we started a publishing project, we knew that this was not going to be easy, as books have a strong direct relation with the use of trees as the raw material for the production of paper. Nevertheless, we are strongly motivated to have a positive impact and to make sure that our actions will not damage the environment and the future of new generations. We want to ensure that our children and grandchildren will inherit a better world in which we can all live together with a sustainable way.