Paperback Book Printing — Perfect & PUR Bound

Paperback Book Printing — Perfect & PUR Bound 

Print professional paperbacks in Australia with fast digital production. Choose strong perfect or PUR binding, crisp interiors and a durable laminated cover. Order from 1 to 1,000 copies with reliable nationwide delivery.

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Why Choose Our Paperbacks

  • Run size: 1–1000 copies with easy reorders.
  • Clean, square spines with perfect or PUR binding.
  • Sharp text and images from calibrated digital presses.
  • Durable laminations: gloss or matte.
  • Australia-wide delivery with secure packing.

Popular Trim Sizes (Custom available)

Reader-friendly trims for fiction and non-fiction include 5 × 8, 5.5 × 8.5, 5.83 × 8.27 (A5), 6 × 9, 6.14 × 9.21, 7 × 10 and 8 × 10 inches. Square options like 8 × 8 and 8.5 × 8.5 are great for gift and photo-led titles. Metric sizes such as A4 (210 × 297mm) are also supported.

Cover & Interior Options

Soft Cover & Lamination

Your artwork prints edge to edge on a sturdy cover stock, protected with gloss or matte lamination for a smooth, professional finish built for everyday handling.

Interior Printing

High-quality monochrome or colour interiors with consistent density and crisp typography for long-form reading.

Binding Strength

Pick classic perfect binding or robust PUR for thicker page counts and coated papers. Both create a neat, retail-ready spine.

How Pricing Works

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

Use the Budget or Premium Soft Cover calculators for fast, itemised quotes.

File Setup & Templates

Print-Ready Interior PDFs

Export as single-page PDF with embedded fonts, 3 mm bleed for full-bleed pages and generous inner margins for the spine fold.

Covers & Spine Width

Provide a full-wrap cover (back, spine, front) as one PDF. We’ll confirm the exact spine width from your page count and stock prior to proofing.

Proofing Options

Order an Unbound Proof or a printed sample copy to check colour, pagination and trim before your run.

Turnarounds & Delivery

Digital production enables quick schedules. Timelines depend on quantity, page count and finish. Books are securely packed and shipped Australia-wide.

Who It’s For

Perfect for authors, small presses, educators and businesses seeking bookstore-quality paperbacks without large minimums—great for launches, reprints and event stock.

FAQs

What run sizes can I order?

From a single copy up to 1,000 copies, with easy reorders as needed.

Which lamination should I choose?

Gloss adds punchy colour; matte gives a refined, low-glare look. We can recommend a finish based on your artwork.

Can you calculate the spine width?

Yes—share your page count and paper choice and we’ll confirm the exact spine width for your wraparound cover.

Where do I get pricing?

Use the Budget Paperbacks or Premium Soft Cover calculators.

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.

    Book sizes Spine calculator
  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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