Booklet Printing — Saddle-Stitched 

Print professional booklets with clean saddle stitching, sharp digital colour and quick turnarounds. Ideal for programs, zines, brochures, guides and slim publications. Order from 1 to 1,000 copies with dependable Australia-wide delivery.

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Why Choose Saddle Stitch

  • Neat two-staple finish for slim page counts.
  • Lies comfortably open for easy reading.
  • Great value for events, launches and mailers.
  • Run size: 1–1000 copies with fast reorders.

Typical Uses

  • Event programs and playbills
  • Zines and lookbooks
  • Short guides and manuals
  • Product brochures and catalogs
  • School newsletters and book fairs

Popular Trim Sizes (Custom available)

Choose a standard booklet size or request a custom trim. Popular options include A5 (148 × 210 mm / 5.83 × 8.27"), 5 × 8", 5.5 × 8.5", 6 × 9", 7 × 10", 8 × 10", A4 (210 × 297 mm / 8.268 × 11.693"), and square formats like 8 × 8" and 8.5 × 8.5".

Covers, Pages & Paper

Cover Options

Choose self-cover (same stock as inside) for economy, or a heavier cover stock for extra durability. Add gloss or matte lamination for a smooth, professional feel.

Interior Printing

High-quality black & white or colour pages with crisp text and consistent imagery—perfect for mixed text-and-image layouts.

Paper Choices

Uncoated for a natural reading feel, satin for balanced clarity, or gloss for punchy colour. We’ll guide you to the best weight for your page count and mail weight targets.

Page Counts & Layout

Saddle-stitched booklets are made in 4-page increments. Keep important content away from trims and folds, and allow extra inner margin for the centre fold.

How Pricing Works

  • Quantity (1–1000 copies)
  • Trim size & total page count
  • Black & white vs colour pages
  • Paper selection and any cover lamination

Get itemised pricing with the Saddle Stitched Books Calculator.

File Setup & Proofing

Print-Ready PDFs

Export as single pages (not spreads) with embedded fonts, 3 mm bleed on full-bleed pages and clear safe margins. We can supply templates for common sizes.

Proofing

Order an Unbound Proof to verify pagination, colour and trimming before proceeding to your full run.

Turnarounds & Delivery

Digital production means quick schedules. Timelines vary with quantity, page count and finish. We pack booklets carefully and deliver Australia-wide.

Who It’s For

Ideal for events, launches, retail promotions, schools and community groups needing polished, budget-friendly publications on short timelines.

FAQs

What run sizes can I order?

From a single copy to 1,000 copies, with easy repeat orders when you need more.

What page counts work best?

Because of the fold, booklets are produced in 4-page increments. Slim counts keep the booklet flat and tidy.

Where can I get pricing?

Use the Saddle Stitched Books Calculator for instant pricing, or start with an Unbound Proof.

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.

    Start a quote
  2. 2) Prepare your files

    Use our size guides and calculators for a perfect fit.

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  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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