Book Printing Canberra — Professional & Government-Ready Quality

Publish with trade quality in the ACT: crisp interiors, calibrated colour and durable binding. Ideal for authors, universities and agencies. Choose soft cover, hard cover, saddle-stitched or lay-flat spiral/wire formats. There is no minimum order quantity, with fast Canberra and ACT delivery.

Instant Online Quotes

Popular Canberra Projects

Policy reports, submissions and research monographs
University theses, yearbooks and conference booklets
Local history, memoirs and community publications

Paper, Covers & Binding

Paper Options

Uncoated for text-heavy reading, satin for balanced documents with charts and images, or gloss for photo-rich sections.

Cover Finish

Gloss or matte lamination improves durability for libraries, offices and field use.

ACT Delivery & Timelines

Reliable delivery across Canberra and the ACT, aligned to hearings, launches and academic deadlines.

File Setup & Proofing

Print-Ready PDFs

Export single pages with embedded fonts; add 3 mm bleed to full-bleed pages and keep text inside safe margins.

Order a Proof

Use our Unbound Proof to verify colour, pagination and trim before your full order.

FAQs

Is there a minimum order?

No minimum order quantity. Print exactly what you need and reorder anytime.

Unique Book and Cover Design

"Looking for book design services? From covers to layouts, our expert team creates stunning, print-ready book designs to bring your vision to life. Get started today!"

How to self help guides

Take your book from manuscript to masterpiece! Explore our self-help articles for authors and get expert advice on writing, publishing, and printing. Start your journey today!

Online Ordering System

Whether you're publishing your first novel, a family memoir, or a professional guide, we've got you covered. Use our Book Printing Calculator to get an instant, no-obligation quote tailored to your project's specifications.

We focus on results

I found the site gave me a good guide to the process and also the personal contacts regarding my queries with Donna helped considerably. I was very pleased with the printing result, as was my family when receiving their copy of our family history. I would highly recommend the company to others for an efficient service at a reasonable price.

Dudley Gray

It was my first experience of book publishing.
I ordered 100 perfect bound books and received 10 free, which was great. I have recommended The Book Printing Company to my friends and associates. Self-publishing has been easy thanks to these ladies. The books look great! This company is honest and their customer service is second to none.

Dinah

I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Book Printing Company!!!

Which paper is best for my book?

Choosing the right paper type and thickness is an essential part of creating a professional and appealing book. The paper you select not only impacts the overall look and feel of your book but also affects the technical aspects of its design, such as margins and binding. Understanding the relationship between paper type, thickness, and your book’s genre will help you make informed decisions that enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of your book.

The Importance of Book Margins

Books margins are not a fixed number and will change as you write your book. There are many things that can determine the best margins for a book such as the number of pages in your book and the paper stock that you intend to use in the printing process. The purpose of the margins is to ensure that the text is centered in the middle of the bound page.

Book Fonts - The Book Printing Company's Top Picks for Readability and Aesthetics

One of the most common questions we are asked, is what font should be used in a book, "Sans serif" or "serif". There are two primary styles of type: "sans serif" and " serif". "Serifs" are the tiny tails on the text. Most books use a 11 to 12 pt serif font for the body copy and a bold sans serif fonts for chapter titles and headers. Depending on the age of your target audience the larger type could be more suitable.

Discover the Best Book Binding Options

The Book Printing Company offers a range of binding options to suit every project's needs. Whether you're looking for a sleek and professional hardcover binding or a more cost-effective perfect binding option, we have you covered.

Image quality and Graphics Placement

Images and graphics are vital elements in many books, especially those featuring illustrations, photographs, charts, or other visual content. Proper placement of these elements ensures your book is visually appealing, professional, and easy to read. This chapter will guide you through the steps to place images and graphics in your book using Microsoft Word, focusing on techniques like image wrapping and linking images to text to maintain layout consistency.

How to Create a Book Cover in Word

Here at the Book Printing Company, we understand that many people have limited financial resources, and this is why we have provided this step by step process for creating a cover in word to assist authors in getting their books published.

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