A5 Book Printing — Paperback & Hardcover
Short-run A5 books with crisp trims and durable binding — perfect for novels, memoirs and handbooks. Digital printing only. No pickup — Australia-wide delivery.
Delivery only. Timeframes are working days and start from proof approval.
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What we offer for A5 books
A5 (148 × 210 mm) is compact, affordable and easy to ship. Choose perfect bound for most titles or upgrade to case-bound hardcover for premium editions. See Binding options and Design services.
Recommended stocks
- Interiors: 80–120 gsm uncoated for text; 113–148 gsm matte coated for image-heavy content
- Covers: 300–350 gsm with matte or gloss cello; optional flaps on perfect bound
- Common page counts: 120–300 pp for paperbacks; up to ~700 pp on 80 gsm
A5 layout quick facts
- Trim: 148 × 210 mm (A5)
- Bleed: 3 mm on all sides (set in your export)
- Safe margins: 12–15 mm outer/top/bottom; 15–20 mm inner (gutter) depending on page count
- Spine width: use our calculators before finalising your cover spread
Delivery and turnaround
| Binding | Typical delivery* |
|---|---|
| Softcover (perfect / wiro / coil) | 7–15 working days from proof approval |
| Hardcover (case bound) | 10–20 working days from proof approval |
Delivery only. Timeframes may vary with page count and finish choices.
File prep for A5
- Export print-ready PDF (fonts embedded, CMYK, 300 ppi images) with 3 mm bleed and safe margins
- Use consistent paragraph/character styles; set master pages for folios; avoid faux bold/italic
- Check spine width with our calculators before finalising the cover
Help: Book sizes · Margins calculator · Spine (paperback) · Spine (hardcover)
Need help laying out your A5 book?
We tidy styles, optimise images and deliver press-ready PDFs aligned to our print specs.
Do you offer pickup?
No. We deliver Australia-wide by courier with tracking.
Run sizes
Short runs from a single copy up to ~1,000, depending on specs and schedule.
Which binding?
Perfect for most A5 titles; hardcover for premium/archival; wiro/coil for lay-flat use.
Turnaround
Softcover 7–15; Hardcover 10–20 working days from proof approval.
