Authors & Indie Publishing — Professional Self-Publishing Book Printing

Publish your book with bookstore-quality printing, clear setup guidance and friendly support for first-timers. Choose paperbacks, hardcovers, slim booklets or lay-flat spiral/wire options and order on your schedule—there is No minimum order quantity. We provide dependable Australia-wide delivery.

Budget Paperbacks Premium Soft Cover (PUR) Hard Cover Saddle-Stitched Wire / Coil / Comb Unbound Proof (Single Copy)
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What Indie Authors Love

  • Retail-quality colour and crisp black text for a professional finish.
  • Flexible quantities — print for launches, signings and reorders anytime.
  • Clear file setup guidance and responsive support.
  • AU-wide delivery aligned to your event dates and preorders.

Popular Formats for Self-Publishers

Paperbacks (Perfect/PUR)

The classic bookstore look with a square spine and laminated cover. Ideal for fiction, non-fiction and poetry collections.

Hardcovers (Case Bound)

Premium presentation for gift editions, special runs and library-friendly durability.

Slim Booklets (Saddle-Stitched)

Cost-effective chapbooks, sample chapters and event programs produced in neat 4-page increments.

Lay-Flat (Wire/Coil/Comb)

Perfect for workbooks, journals and planners that need to stay open on a desk.

Trim Sizes (Custom Available)

Author favourites include 5 × 8", 5.5 × 8.5", 6 × 9", 7 × 10", 8 × 10", A5 and A4, plus square options 8 × 8", 8.5 × 8.5", 250 × 250 mm and 300 × 300 mm. We also print custom sizes to suit your layout.

Papers, Covers & Readability

Interior Stocks

Uncoated for a natural reading feel, satin for balanced text and images, or gloss for picture-heavy pages. We’ll recommend grammages that balance opacity, bulk and cost.

Cover Protection

Choose gloss or matte lamination for scuff-resistant covers that travel well to signings and mail-outs.

How Pricing Works

  • No minimum order quantity
  • Trim size and total page count
  • Black & white vs colour pages
  • Paper selection, cover lamination and binding type

Get itemised pricing via Budget Paperbacks, Premium Soft Cover, Hard Cover, Saddle-Stitched or Wire/Coil/Comb. Start with an Unbound Proof if you’d like to review a single copy first.

File Setup & Publishing Basics

Print-Ready PDFs

Export single pages (not spreads) with fonts embedded. Add 3 mm bleed for full-bleed pages and keep all text inside safe margins. Provide a separate wrap cover PDF for square-spine titles.

ISBN & Barcode Placement

Register your ISBN and place the barcode on the rear cover within a light, high-contrast panel near the bottom—clear of trims and folds. We’ll confirm sizing on your proof.

Proof Before You Print

Use our Unbound Proof to check pagination, trim and visual balance before your launch.

Turnarounds, Delivery & Reorders

We align production to your presale and launch dates, then pack securely for Australia-wide delivery. Reordering is easy—repeat the same specs or update page count and pricing as your title evolves.

FAQs

Is there a minimum order?

No minimum order quantity. Print exactly what you need for signings and retailers, then reorder as sales grow.

What trim size should I choose?

5 × 8" and 5.5 × 8.5" suit compact novels and poetry; 6 × 9" works for most non-fiction; A5/A4 are popular for manuals and workbooks; square trims suit gift and photo-led titles.

Can you help with spine width?

Yes—share your page count and interior stock and we’ll confirm the spine width so your wrap cover fits perfectly.

Book Binding Options & Calculators — Paperback, Hardcover, Saddle Stitch, Spiral

Choose your binding, then price it instantly. For one-off orders see print on demand, or compare quantities on our short-run guide.

Paperback book printing — perfect bound example

Paperback Book Printing (Perfect Bound)

Trade-quality softcover. Up to ~700 pages on 80 gsm.

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Hardcover book printing — case binding options

Hardcover Book Printing (Case Bound)

Durable case-bound. Up to ~700 pages on 80 gsm.

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Saddle-stitched booklet printing — staples visible on spine

Saddle-Stitched Booklet Printing

Booklets and programs. Up to ~48 internal pages.

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Spiral and wire bound book printing — lay-flat workbooks

Spiral / Wire / Comb Book Printing

Lay-flat manuals and workbooks. ~10–300 pages.

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Popular book projects

Quick links to our most-requested specs and guides.

Children’s book printing Heavy stocks & durable covers Memoir book printing B/W or colour interiors Family history books Premium keepsake options A5 book printing Popular trim size Short-run book printing 50–500 copies Print on demand Order copies as needed Paperback book printing Perfect bound Hardcover book printing Case bound

How it works

How the book printing process works
Quote → Files → Proof → Print

Simple, fast, and expert help at every step.

  1. 1) Get an instant quote

    Choose binding, size, stock and quantity.

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  2. 2) Prepare your files

    Use our size guides and calculators for a perfect fit.

    Book sizes Spine calculator
  3. 3) Proof & go to print

    We email a proof. Approve online. Fast AU-wide delivery.

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Book file prep tools (sizes, spines, margins)

Book sizesTrim sizes & bleeds Spine width (Perfect)Paperbacks — quick calc Spine width (Hardcover)Case-bound — quick calc Book marginsInner/outer margins Saddle calcMultiples of 4 pages Wire / coil calcQuick capacity guide Author resourcesExport presets, checklists & FAQs

FAQs

What is the max page count on 80 gsm paper?

Paperback (perfect) and hardcover: typically up to 700 pages. Saddle stitched: up to 48 internal pages. Wire, coil or comb: about 10 to 300 pages depending on coil size.

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Is there a minimum order?

No minimum order. We specialise in short runs with AU wide delivery.

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How long does it take?

Typical flow: quote, file check, digital proof, print, dispatch. Timelines depend on specification and quantity.

What files do you accept?

Print ready PDF (fonts embedded, CMYK, 300 dpi images) with bleed and safe margins.

What sizes and margins should I use?

Use common sizes (A5, 6x9 in). Allow larger inner margins on thicker books to avoid gutter loss.

How do I calculate spine width?

Rule of thumb: spine_mm = (page_count / 2) x paper_caliper_mm.

Do you print children books, A5 or family history books?

Yes. Paperbacks, casebound keepsakes, and workbooks are all supported.

What is the cheapest way to print a book?

Minimise colour pages, choose common stocks (80–100 gsm text, 250–300 gsm cover), pick popular sizes (A5 / 6x9), and print at price breaks.

Australia-wide delivery

We ship everywhere in Australia with reliable carriers and careful packaging. You’ll receive tracking on dispatch and help with timelines when you request a quote.

  • Packing: shrink-wrapped bundles, corner protection, sturdy cartons; pallets for large runs.
  • Speed: standard and express options depending on spec and destination.
  • Tracking: emailed on dispatch; delivery windows confirmed at proof approval.
  • Split deliveries: ship copies to multiple addresses if required.
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