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.
Get an Instant Quote
- Saddle Stitched Books Calculator — fast pricing for stapled booklets.
- Unbound Proof — order a single proof to review pagination, colour and trim.
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 × 210mm / 5.83 × 8.27"), 5 × 8", 5.5 × 8.5", 6 × 9", 7 × 10", 8 × 10", A4 (210 × 297mm / 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.
