• The figure looks fine on my screen. Why isn't it acceptable? When imported into the GPR layout program figures may not have the resolution you believe they have.
  • Should I insert my images in the text of my article? No, please submit each image as a separate file.
  • What format do you require for image files? We require TIFF or EPS format. Only large-format high resolutions JPEG images may be suitable for print.
  • What resolution size is preferred for images? For print publication we need images that are 350 ppi or larger.
  • Can I download images from a website and submit them to you? Images downloaded from a website are usually low resolution and not suitable for print.
  • Do I need permission to use images? Yes, any images that are not in the public domain or created by you will need permission from the institution or individual that owns them.
  • Can I submit color images? We can print color images, however, the additional cost of color must be paid by the author. As of January 2009, the cost of printing an image in color was approximately $300 per page. Check with the editor for current prices. If you do not plan to pay for the cost of printing images in color, please submit all of your figures and tables in grayscale or black & white line art.

 

  • Can I submit images of any size? No, we prefer that images be either 1-column width (3.25 in.) or 2-column width (6.625 in.) and no more than 9 in. tall with a resolution of at least 350 ppi.
  • What about photographs I take myself? No problem as long as they are good quality images as already described here.
  • Will Great Plains Research cover the costs if there are charges to reprint images? The cost for permission to reprint images must be paid by the author.
  • The images I have are not very good. Can you still use them? If you are unsure about the quality of your images, please send us a copy and we will let you know if the image can be used. If an image is less than 350 ppi, it cannot be used.
  • The images have watermarks / scratches / smudges. Can you still use them? If they are historical photos, our policy is to use them as they appear. If they are contemporary images we would not recommend using them.
  • If I send you original photographs or slides will they be returned? Yes, we return all original photographs or slides to the author after a publication is completed.
  • Can you crop a photograph and use only part of the image for the article? If necessary we can use a detail of a photograph, if we have permission to use the full-size photograph.

Updated September 14, 2009

 

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