Your Partner in Quality Short-Run Digital Printing

At The Book Printing Company, we specialize in short-run digital book printing tailored for self-publishers.
Family History & Genealogy

Family History Book Printing — Digital Specialists

Heirloom-quality family histories with photo-friendly layouts and durable bindings. Digital printing only. No pickup.

Typical delivery
Softcover 7–15 working days; Hardcover 10–20 (from proof approval)
Proofing
Digital PDF proofs included

Delivery only. Timeframes are working days and start from proof approval.

Answer

What we offer for family histories

Short-run family histories and memoirs with protective cover finishes. Choose perfect bound for most books or case-bound hardcover for gift/archival copies. See Binding Options and Design Services.

Recommended stocks

  • Interiors: 100–120 gsm uncoated or 113–148 gsm matte coated
  • Covers: 300–350 gsm with matte or gloss cello
  • Optional divider sheets, tabbed sections for Coil and Wire binding

Bindings (no section-sewn)

  • Perfect bound softcover (PUR/EVA)
  • Wiro/coil for lay-flat use where applicable
  • Case-bound hardcover for premium/archival copies

Delivery and turnaround

BindingTypical delivery*
Softcover (perfect / wiro / coil)7–15 working days from proof approval
Hardcover (case bound)10–20 working days from proof approval

Delivery only. Timeframes may vary with page count and finish choices.

Artwork tips

  • Use consistent styles for headings, tables and captions; set master pages for folios.
  • Export charts/graphics as vector PDF or 300 ppi images for clarity.
  • Set 3 mm bleeds on full-bleed pages; keep text inside safe margins.

Need help with layout or a cover?

We tidy styles, balance imagery and deliver press-ready PDFs aligned to our print specs.

Do you offer pickup?

No. We deliver Australia-wide by courier with tracking.

Run sizes

Short runs from a single copy up to ~1,000, depending on specs and schedule.

Which binding?

Perfect for most; wiro/coil for lay-flat; hardcover for premium/archival.

Turnaround

Softcover 7–15; Hardcover 10–20 working days from proof approval.