Stages of publication - Printed Book

PRINTED BOOKS

Cluj University Press publishes titles by both Romanian and international authors, not being limited exclusively to the teaching staff of Babeș-Bolyai University. For scientific content, the author must submit the manuscript along with two peer-review reports recommending the publication. These reports must be signed by academics or researchers holding at least the rank of Associate Professor or Senior Researcher II.
If the author handles the layout (DTP), we recommend following the minimum technical standards presented here.

1. Price Quotation

The quote is calculated based on the following data:

  • Total number of pages
  • Print run (number of copies)
  • Page format (A4, B5, A5)
  • Number of black and white pages
  • Number of color pages
  • Need for layout (DTP) and/or editorial services
  • Internal printing type (exclusive or a combination of these 3 technologies):
    • Digital Color (suitable for color images) – [view sample]
    • Digital Black & White (suitable for B&W images) – [view sample]
    • Riso (suitable for charts, tables, or text) – [view sample] (for print runs exceeding 100 copies)
  • Cover type: (Laminated covers only for print runs exceeding 100 copies)
    • 300g cardboard, full color, matte or glossy lamination – [view sample]
    • Hardcover, full color, matte or glossy lamination – [view sample]
  • Binding type:
    • Perfect bound / Thermal glue (usually paired with 300g cardboard cover)
    • Sewn (usually paired with hardcover)

2. The Contract [download template]

Based on the price offer accepted by the author, the contract is signed, and the financial obligations are settled (advance payment within 15 days of signing and the balance upon collection of the printed copies).
Payment can be made in cash at the Babeș-Bolyai University Cashier's Office (14 I. C. Brătianu St., between 10 AM – 2 PM) or via bank transfer (Account RO58TREZ21620F335000XXXX, opened at the Cluj-Napoca Treasury, Tax ID 4305849). Please mention on the payment order: "Cluj University Press contract no.../..........., AUTHOR NAME – Book Title". A scanned copy of the payment document must be sent to: editura@editura.ubbcluj.ro.

3. Ready for Print (Final Approval)

The manuscript must be submitted exclusively in electronic format:
.doc for contracts that include layout/editorial services;
.pdf final print-ready version, for contracts that do not include layout/editorial services.
For contracts without layout services, the publishing house reserves the right to return the .pdf file for corrections until it meets the specific minimum formatting requirements.
The author will check a printed copy of this file to identify any inconsistencies with the original text.
The graphic composition of the cover will be decided together with the publishing house's designer.
Content accuracy and cover acceptance will be certified by signing a "Ready for Print" declaration.

4. Printing and Delivery

The publishing house will keep in touch with the author regarding any issues that may arise during the printing process and will provide notification as soon as the copies are ready for delivery.
After the final payment is made, a scanned copy of the payment document must be sent to: editura@editura.ubbcluj.ro