Short-run book printing for self-publishers wrate's self-publishing editing

We offer a variety of standard sizes, including square and novel, along with a custom-sized option up to 300 x 300mm. We understand that placing a print order online for the first time can be tricky, but we're here to help. If the below faqs don’t provide the answer you need, get in touch via live chat or telephone. Please ensure that you upload artwork in the correct size and with the correct number of pages before ordering. You can only add pages in multiples of 4, so if you do not have enough content then you must add blank pages.

Some authors even face nightmarish scenarios, like encountering damage, poor print quality, or misprints that render your books unsellable after you’ve gone through all the time, energy, and costs of printing. If looking to print less than this, opt for our saddle stitched book option. A case bound book is more commonly known as a hardback book, similar to one found in a bookstore.

When you're on a budget, keeping the page count down and opting smaller size will keep costs low. If you're looking for luxury, more expensive binding options booklet printing such as case bound, paired with quality papers will are guaranteed to create the best impression. No matter your choice, we offer a range of customisation options for both soft and hardback books. You can select paper types, finishes, and even special add-ons like embossing or foil stamping to make your book unique. For all paperback books, we ask for a 3mm bleed on each page and a 3mm quiet area inside of the edges of your page designs. We also recommend increasing the quiet area on the binding edge of your inner pages depending on the binding type.

The inner text pages are bound together and securely inserted into the outer cover which is made of heavy-duty board covered in printed paper. The book cover and spine is printed on a single sheet of wrapped board and you can choose from a range of xerox environmental paper weights for the inner pages to create stunning quality books. No, but please include your spine design in your cover file pdf if your book is perfect bound or case bound. For small runs, we tend to print your books on hp indigos for offset digital printing and for larger runs of 1,000+ copies, we use heidelberg speedmasters for offset litho printing. The cover for a hardback book differs from the covers for our other products. Rather than four pages making up the cover, a hardcover book has a front cover, spine, and back cover.

We produce all types of books for independent and self-publishers from black and white text only to highly illustrated colour books offering short run digital and offset litho printing. Make your company information, presentation, project or photography stand out from the competition with our outstanding quality, custom hardback book binding and print service. With pixartprinting, you can print your book online, from as little as 1 copy! With no minimum quantity, it is ideal for self-published projects, allowing you to print custom books without making a large investment. Small publishing houses can also benefit from the short print runs available, with the option of printing up to 200 copies as well. You can also use our online cover design tool to create a personalised cover for your book.