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.
Get an Instant Quote
- Budget Paperbacks Calculator — value-focused pricing for everyday titles.
- Premium Soft Cover Calculator — perfect/PUR-bound paperbacks with premium stocks.
- Unbound Proof — order a single proof copy before your run.
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.
