Cheap Book Printing
Affordable — Not Low Quality
“Cheap” means affordable, not flimsy. Our digital book printing keeps costs down while delivering clean typography, accurate colour and neat, durable binding. Your book looks professional without the premium price tag.
Try the Budget Calculator to estimate costs instantly.
What Keeps Our Prices Low
Smart production, real savings
- Digital workflow: no plates or make-ready costs.
- Right-size runs: print only what you need now; reprint when you’re ready.
- Preflight included: fewer surprises, fewer reprints.
- Standard, reliable stocks: wide range in uncoated and coated (see table below).
Specifications That Balance Cost & Quality
Formats
- Paperback: 5×8, 6×9, A5, A4
- Hardcover casebound
- Black & white or colour interiors
Papers & Finishes
- Text stocks: uncoated and coated options from 80–170 gsm
- Covers: matte or gloss laminate for durability
Stock Range & Page Limits
The table shows recommended minimum and maximum page counts per text stock. “Pages” are printed pages (sides); sheet counts are shown for reference.
| Text stock | Minimum pages | Maximum pages |
|---|---|---|
| 80gsm uncoated | 54 (≈27 sheets) | 500 (≈250 sheets) |
| 90gsm uncoated | 46 (≈23 sheets) | 476 (≈238 sheets) |
| 100gsm uncoated | 41 (≈21 sheets) | 450 (≈225 sheets) |
| 120gsm uncoated | 34 (≈17 sheets) | 400 (≈200 sheets) |
| 140gsm uncoated | 28 (≈14 sheets) | 350 (≈175 sheets) |
| 113gsm coated | 50 (≈25 sheets) | 500 (≈250 sheets) |
| 128gsm coated | 44 (≈22 sheets) | 476 (≈238 sheets) |
| 148gsm coated | 36 (≈18 sheets) | 450 (≈225 sheets) |
| 170gsm coated | 32 (≈16 sheets) | 300 (≈150 sheets) |
Tip: Choosing a standard size (A5 or 6×9) and an appropriate stock for your page count is the easiest way to keep pricing affordable.
Simple Process
- Prepare your files: please supply print-ready PDF exported from Word or Canva (use Canva’s “PDF Print” with bleed and crop marks if required).
- Free preflight & on-screen proof for peace of mind.
- Print, bind, pack
- Tracked delivery Australia-wide
Need a quick estimate? Use our Budget Calculator.
Pricing Tips
- Use black & white interiors where colour isn’t essential.
- Keep page counts efficient; remove blank or duplicate content.
- Pick a stock that matches your page count and durability needs (see table).
FAQ
Does “cheap” mean lower quality?
No. It means affordable digital production with professional results.
Is there a minimum order?
No minimum — print any quantity.
Do you offer offset or special effects like foil?
No — we focus on efficient, consistent digital printing with matte/gloss laminate covers.
Can you work from Word or Canva?
Yes — please supply print-ready PDFs exported from Word or Canva (we don’t edit inside Canva/Word). We’ll preflight and provide an on-screen proof before production.
