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Bespoke duotones

A unique tonal quality

Bespoke duotones are a powerful tool in photobook design, elevating the visual storytelling and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal. This is why VIKA has merged years of press and reprographic expertise to develop a collection of eight distinctive, researched duotones to bring out the best in your photographs.

  • ILI, Tommy Hafalla. Published by MAPA Books.
    ILI, Tommy Hafalla. Published by MAPA Books.
  • ILI, Tommy Hafalla. Published by MAPA Books.
    ILI, Tommy Hafalla. Published by MAPA Books.
  • Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson. VIKA
    Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson
  • Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson. VIKA
    Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson
  • Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson. VIKA
    Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson
  • Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson. VIKA
    Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson
  • Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson. VIKA
    Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson
  • Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson. VIKA
    Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson
  • Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson. VIKA
    Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson
  • I Also Fight Windmills, Ania Ready. Published by VIKA
    I Also Fight Windmills, Ania Ready. Published by VIKA
  • I Also Fight Windmills, Ania Ready. Published by VIKA
    I Also Fight Windmills, Ania Ready. Published by VIKA
  • I Also Fight Windmills, Ania Ready. Published by VIKA
    I Also Fight Windmills, Ania Ready. Published by VIKA

Duotones are commonly used in traditional printing for black-and-white photographs. By enhancing the mid-tones, duotones add a unique depth to photographs and help cut production costs by limiting the colour palette on press.

In photobooks, duotones are renowned for their luxurious appearance that enhances photographic detail. The choice of grey is important as sets the tone and ensures consistency throughout the book. For more detailed information, read our article on Duotone Printing.

VIKA has merged over ten years of lithographic press and reprographic expertise to develop a collection of eight distinctive, researched duotones. Tested on press, our unique recipe, combining reprographic and on-press levels, creates rich, detailed duotones that enhance your images and provide precise tonal control.

VIKA are uniquely able to offer our photographers a flexible solution to finding the best way to captivate viewers, enriching the storytelling experience.

Price on enquiry at hello@vikabooks.com

  • Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson. VIKA
    Black and white photographs are printed as sumptuous duotones, using VIKA’s unique repro + print formula.
  • Free Mines Coal Faces, Nick Hodgson. VIKA
    Black and white photographs are printed as sumptuous duotones, using VIKA’s unique repro + print formula.
  • I Also Fight Windmills, Ania Ready. Published by VIKA
    I Also Fight Windmills, Ania Ready. Published by VIKA
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We have FREE exquisitely manufactured, hand-stitched and lithographically printed, Book of Books for potential future clients to experience the production quality of VIKA books.