cmyk - Do I need the Pantone Solid Coated Guide if I have Color Bridge Coated Guide?

I need a Solid Coated Pantone Guide. If I buy the Coated Color Bridge, does that have all the solid swatches (PMS) in addition to the CMYK equivalent?

i.e. Would it be redundant to buy the regular Solid Coated book if I had the Coated Color Bridge guide.

Thanks :)

Answer

Yes it would be redundant.

The Color Bridge Guide has 2 swatches for every color - the Pantone color, then next to it the CMYK equivalent. There would be little point in also having the solid formula guide.

Okay, not totally redundant. Sometimes having the full swatch of the Pantone color can be handy, but it won't be any different than the color in the Color Bridge guide. If cost is a factor, you can safely go with the Color Bridge Guide alone.