Custom Book Printing — Your Size, Paper & Binding
Build the exact book you want with flexible trim sizes, papers and bindings. Our digital short-run service delivers professional results from 1 to 1,000 copies with reliable Australia-wide delivery.
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- Premium Soft Cover (Perfect/PUR) — custom paperbacks with a square spine.
- Budget Paperbacks — value-focused custom paperbacks.
- Hard Cover / Case Bound — durable custom hardcovers.
- Saddle Stitched — slim custom booklets with neat staples.
- Wire, Coil & Comb Bound — custom workbooks and manuals that lie flat.
- Hard Cover Wire Bound — hard cover strength with wire binding.
- Unbound Proof — order a single proof to review before your run.
Customise Your Book
Trim Sizes (Custom available)
Pick a reader-friendly standard or specify your own. Popular choices include 5 × 8, 5.5 × 8.5, A5 (148 × 210mm), 6 × 9, 6.14 × 9.21, 7 × 10, 8 × 10, A4 (210 × 297mm), and square formats like 8 × 8, 8.5 × 8.5, 250 × 250mm and 300 × 300mm.
Binding Styles
- Perfect & PUR — classic paperbacks with a clean, square spine.
- Case Bound — sturdy hardcovers for premium projects.
- Saddle Stitched — neat two-staple finish for slim publications.
- Spiral / Wire / Comb — opens flat; ideal for workbooks, manuals and cookbooks.
- Hard Cover Wire Bound — extra durability with lay-flat usability.
Papers & Colour
Choose uncoated for a natural reading feel, satin for balanced clarity, or gloss for vibrant imagery. Print in crisp black & white, full colour or a mix to suit your layout.
Design Tips for Custom Projects
Margins & Safe Areas
Keep text and key graphics well inside safe margins. Allow extra inner margin for bound edges, especially perfect/PUR and case bound.
Bleed & Edge-to-Edge Elements
Add 3 mm bleed to pages with artwork or colour to the trim. Avoid placing small text too close to edges or punch holes (spiral/wire/comb).
Covers & Spine Width
Supply a single wrap cover PDF (back + spine + front). We’ll confirm spine width from your page count and stock before proofing.
How Pricing Works
- Quantity (1–1000 copies)
- Trim size & page count
- Black & white vs colour pages
- Paper selection, cover lamination & binding
Use our calculators for itemised quotes: Premium Soft Cover, Budget Paperbacks, Hard Cover, Saddle Stitched, Wire/Coil/Comb, Hard Cover Wire Bound, or start with an Unbound Proof.
File Setup & Proofing
Print-Ready PDFs
Export single pages (not spreads), embed fonts, and use 3 mm bleed where required. We can supply templates for popular trims and bindings.
Proofing Options
Order an Unbound Proof or a single printed copy to confirm colour, pagination and trim before the full run.
Turnarounds & Delivery
Digital production keeps schedules tight. Timelines depend on quantity, page count and finish. Books are securely packed and delivered nationwide.
Who It’s For
Perfect for authors, brands, educators and studios that need tailored sizes, papers and bindings without large minimums.
FAQs
Can you match a specific trim size?
Yes—choose from our standard list or request a custom trim to suit your design.
What run sizes can I order?
From a single copy up to 1,000 copies, with simple reorders as needed.
Can you help with paper and binding selection?
Absolutely—tell us your goals and we’ll recommend the best paper weight, finish and binding for your content and budget.
