- Illustrations can be submitted as original art (which will be returned to you upon request), or as a .tiff file (300-305 dpi, CMYK or grayscale). Please include a print-out of the illustration along with the computer file*.
- Photographs can be submitted as prints (35mm, black & white or color), slides, or as a .tiff file (300-305 dpi, CMYK or grayscale). We cannot accept negatives. Please include a print-out of the photograph along with a computer file*. (Cover photography should be 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" slides or larger.)
Please note: We prefer files to be submitted on a CD (PC format). Also, we cannot accept any artwork or photos that are larger than 8-1/2" x 11".
Ads can be submitted as Quark files along with all typefaces/fonts used and a print out of what the ad looks like. If there are any pictures placed in the Quark document, please include them as well. We will also accept a high resolution scan of the ad saved as an .eps or .tiff file.
Below is more information re: disc/digital advertising material specifications:
1) Tiff/IT: FPO CT & LW: CT must be 266-300 d.p.i.; LW must be 2,540 d.p.i.
2) Freehand EPS: (V.7 or higher) Images embedded and fonts converted to outlines.
3) Illustrator EPS: (V.5.5 or higher, but not, and not above, Illustrator V.9) Images embedded and fonts converted to outlines.
4) Quark EPS: Send all fonts & images with the file.
5) Pagemaker documents: Send all fonts and images with the file.
6) Film: We do NOT accept film, because it incurs a LOT of extra charges.
7) Fonts: Type 1 fonts; computer files should be saved in CMYK or grayscale mode, with all images & fonts embedded.
All supplied ads require a supplied proof of the file(s), that meets SWOP standards.
ADS ON DISC: -- We can accept CD or ZIP disks (100 MB only).
Ads must be created in Quark, Illustrator or Photoshop, and exported as an .eps or .tiff file. We do NOT have Freehand, Pagemaker, Powerpoint, or Corel Draw. Most programs have the ability to save artwork as an ".eps" file. If you create an ad in Freehand, Pagemaker or Corel Draw, please save the file as an .eps file with a preview included. (You must first convert all text fonts to outlines and inbed any .eps images.) Please include any supporting files, such as:
-Photos and logos must be in in .tiff or .eps format (300-305 dpi, CMYK or grayscale).
-Fonts should be in in Mac. fonts only. NPC fonts do not work on Macs. Postcript fonts only.
-A laser of the ad should be mailed to us, or a copy proof if the ad is in color. It is very important that we know if what we see on screen is exactly what you are expecting to see in the magazine.
Let us know if we should release straight from disc or if you would like to see a laser from us first for comparison purposes. We also ask that you send us files with names that have NO dashes or "special characters;" letters only.
Ads through e-mail: We cannot normally accept any materials via e-mail aside from pure text. If that's the only way you can send the material, we cannot guarantee accurate reproduction.
Click HERE to see the advertising rates, contract, and terms and conditions.
*The Computer file can be a floppy disk, zip disk, or CD (preferred). If you are unable to provide a computer file, or have any other questions regarding acceptance of your story ideas/photography/artwork and/or advertising, please contact us kingpin@bak.rr.com.
If you need someone to design/create your ad, drop us a line, we know people who can make your ad for a very reasonable price.
All articles, illustrations, photographs and advertisements should be submitted to:
KINGPIN MAGAZINE
Attn: Aaron Lasky
7000 College Avenue, #187
Bakersfield, CA 93306
kingpin@bak.rr.com