Brisbane Book PrintingBook Printing Brisbane – Short-Run Books with Fast QLD Delivery

The Book Printing Company provides professional book printing in Brisbane with fast, reliable delivery across Greater Brisbane, South East Queensland and regional QLD. We specialise in short-run digital book printing for self-publishers, businesses, educators and organisations who need high-quality books without the large print run.

We work with customers in Brisbane CBD, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, North Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands, Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and beyond. If you're outside Brisbane, see our Australia-wide book printing service areas.

Whether you're publishing your first novel, updating a training manual or printing books for an event, we focus on clean trims, strong colour accuracy and durable binding so your finished books look professionally produced.

Short-Run Digital Book Printing for Brisbane Authors and Businesses

Short-run book printing is our specialty. That means you can:

  • Print small quantities for launches, workshops and events.
  • Reprint on demand instead of storing bulk stock.
  • Combine black & white and colour pages where needed.
  • Choose sizes and stocks that suit your project and budget.

We regularly print for:

  • Self-publishing authors and indie publishers
  • Training organisations, schools and colleges
  • Startups, corporates and professional service firms
  • Community groups, churches and not-for-profits
  • Government departments and project teams

Whether you're in Brisbane or anywhere in Queensland, you receive the same specialist guidance and consistent quality we’re known for nationwide.

Book Binding Options for Brisbane Book Printing

Because we specialise in book printing, we offer multiple binding styles to match your project’s purpose, durability needs and presentation goals:

  • Perfect Bound Paperbacks (PUR/Perfect Bound)
    Ideal for general trade books, novels, memoirs, reports and manuals where a bookstore-style softcover is the best fit.
  • Hardcover Books (Case Bound)
    A premium option suited to presentation books, photo-based titles, histories and corporate publications.
  • Saddle-Stitched Booklets
    Folded and stapled – perfect for workbooks, small manuals, event programs and guides.
  • Wire/Spiral/Coil Bound Books
    Lay-flat binding ideal for course materials, recipe books, training manuals, handbooks and technical guides.

If you’re unsure which binding is best for your book, we can recommend the right approach based on your page count, usage and budget.

Popular Book Types We Print for Brisbane Customers

We print a wide range of book projects for Brisbane clients, including:

  • Novels, memoirs and family histories
  • Children’s books and illustrated stories
  • Training manuals and workbooks
  • Corporate publications and company profiles
  • Reports, policy documents and technical guides
  • Cookbooks, recipe books and instructional books
  • Catalogues, product books and promotional titles

If your project is unique or doesn’t fit into a category, just tell us what you need — we’ll guide you to the best format.

Book Printing Delivery Across Brisbane and Queensland

We deliver books across Greater Brisbane and throughout Queensland, including:

  • Brisbane CBD and inner suburbs
  • North Brisbane, South Brisbane and Western Brisbane
  • Ipswich, Logan, Redlands and Moreton Bay regions
  • Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast
  • Regional QLD including Toowoomba, Townsville, Cairns and Rockhampton

Books are packed securely and shipped via reliable carriers. Tracking is provided on dispatch, and we can work with your deadlines whether you have an event, launch or course intake.

Smart Cost-Saving Tips for Brisbane Book Printing

To keep your project efficient and affordable, consider:

  • Using common sizes (A5, A4, 6×9 in) for best pricing.
  • Choosing internal stocks suited to your content type.
  • Minimising colour pages unless essential.
  • Printing at sensible break points (50, 100, 150, 200 copies etc.).
  • Finalising your print-ready files to avoid revisions.

We can help you choose options that keep your project within budget without sacrificing the final presentation.

Help with Files, Design and Self-Publishing

New to book printing? No problem. We can guide you through:

  • Preparing print-ready PDFs with correct margins and bleed
  • Choosing paper stocks and formats for your content
  • Understanding spine width for your cover design
  • Planning practical quantities based on your goals

If you’re working with a designer or studio in Brisbane or elsewhere, we’re happy to coordinate with them to ensure the files are print-ready.

How Your Brisbane Book Printing Job Progresses

Our streamlined process ensures clarity from quote to delivery:

  1. Get an instant quote
    Choose your specs or visit our book printing quote tools to price your project.
  2. Prepare or send your files
    Supply your PDFs or request guidance if you’re unsure.
  3. File check and proof
    We preflight your files and provide a digital proof for approval.
  4. Print, bind and dispatch
    Once approved, your books are produced, packed securely and shipped to your chosen Brisbane or QLD address.

Get a Book Printing Quote for Brisbane

If you’re ready to print or comparing options, we’re happy to help.

  • Use our online quote tools to price your project for Brisbane delivery, or
  • Contact us with your book specifications, quantity and delivery suburb.

Whether you're in Brisbane or anywhere in Queensland, The Book Printing Company can help you bring your finished manuscript or artwork to life as a professionally printed book.

Australia’s Leaders in Short-Run Book Printing

Trade-quality paperbacks, hardcovers and booklets — no minimum order, expert help, fast AU-wide delivery.

The Book Printing Company provides short-run book printing in Australia for self-publishers and organisations. We print paperback (perfect bound), hardcover, saddle-stitched and wire/coil/comb books with trade-quality trims, accurate colour and durable binding. No minimum order, fast proofs, and Australia-wide delivery with expert help on file prep and design.

Binding Typical page count* Popular sizes Papers (inside / cover) Best for
Paperback (Perfect) Up to 700* A5, 5×8, 6×9, A4 80–120gsm / 250–300gsm cover Novels, memoirs, non-fiction
Hardcover (Case) Up to 700* A5, 6×9, A4 80–150gsm / case wrap Photo & art books, premium editions
Saddle-stitched Up to 48 internal pages* A5, A4 100–170gsm / 250gsm cover Programs, booklets, zines
Wire / Coil / Comb 10–300 A5, A4 100–170gsm Workbooks, manuals, cookbooks

* Capacities shown assume 80gsm uncoated text stock. Need help choosing? Start with book sizes or use our spine width calculator.

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.

Hardcover book printing — case binding options

Hardcover Book Printing (Case Bound)

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

Saddle-stitched booklet printing — staples visible on spine

Saddle-Stitched Booklet Printing

Booklets and programs. Up to ~48 internal pages.

Spiral and wire bound book printing — lay-flat workbooks

Spiral / Wire / Comb Book Printing

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

Popular book projects

Quick links to our most-requested specs and guides.

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.

    Start a quote
  2. 2) Prepare your files

    Use our size guides and calculators for a perfect fit.

  3. 3) Proof & go to print

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

    View timelines

Book file prep tools (sizes, spines, margins)

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.

See binding limits

Is there a minimum order?

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

Request a quote

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.

Book Printing Company Service Areas