Print Book Options

Flexibility to professionally publish your book the way you want, with the quality you need

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Outside the Book


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Book Cover Finish Book Binding
Matte Cover: Soft, velvety feel, no shine, polished

 

Perfect Bound: Pages and laminated cover glued together at the spine

Gloss Cover: High shine, smooth finish and texture  
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Available with or without a dust jacket Matte Cover: Soft, velvety feel, no shine, polished Case Laminate: Laminated cover pasted on cover boards and folded over the edges
  Gloss Cover: High shine, smooth finish and texture Jacketed Case Laminate: Case laminate cover that includes a laminated jacket folded over the cover
  Digital Cloth Cover: Subtle, cloth-like look (available with or without dust jacket). Textured feel available only for books printed in the US and UK  

Inside the Book


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Interior Color

Black & White: Most economical, printed on crème or white paper using inkjet technology. Ideal for text-heavy books.

Standard Color: Standard color quality, printed on white paper using inkjet technology. Ideal for books that have some color.

Premium Color: Higher color quality with vivid color and crisp edges, printed on white paper using inkjet technology. Ideal for image-heavy books and children’s books.

Ultra-Premium Color: Best color quality with ink laser-printed on the page, leaving a satin finish with light sheen and vibrant colors. Ideal for photography books, coffee table books, and high-quality children’s books.

Paper Color and Weights

Groundwood 38lb / 56gsm: Available for black & white printing, and select, small-format trim sizes

 

Crème 50lb / 74gsm: Available for black & white printing

 

White 50lb / 74gsm: Available for black & white printing and standard color printing

 

White 70lb / 104gsm: Available for all color printing options

 

*Ink and paper options may not be available at all book trim sizes. Not all Ink options will be available for all paper options.

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Need Help Picking a Trim Size for Your Book?

Book Trim Size Options


 

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White Paper

Paperback books with white paper can be sized between 4 inches wide x 6 inches tall (152mm x 102mm) and 8.5 inches wide x 11 inches tall (280mm x 216mm).

Creme & Groundwood Paper

Paperback books with crème or groundwood paper can be sized between 4 inches wide x 6 inches tall (152mm x 102mm) and 6.14 inches wide x 9.252 inches tall (235mm x 156mm).

 

 

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White Paper

Hardcover books with white paper can be sized between 5 inches wide x 8 inches tall (203mm x 127mm) and 8.5 inches wide x 11 inches tall (280mm x 216mm).

 

Creme & Groundwood Paper

Hardcover books with crème or groundwood paper can be sized between 5 inches wide x 8 inches tall (203mm x 127mm) and 6.14 inches wide x 9.21 inches tall (234mm x 156mm).

 

 

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How Much Does It Cost to Print a Book?


The cost to print a book depends on the page count of your book and the specifications you choose.

For example, hardcover books cost more to produce than paperbacks; color printing costs more than black & white; books with more pages cost more than those with less.

Use our printing cost calculator to determine the cost of your book.