Short-Run Digital Book Printing for Self-Publishers
The Book Printing Company specialises in short-run digital book printing for authors, indie presses and organisations. We obsess over quality—clean trims, accurate colour and durable binding—so your book looks and feels trade-ready. Print exactly what you need—there is no minimum order quantity—with dependable Australia-wide delivery.
Instant Quotes — Choose Your Calculator
- Budget Paperbacks — value paperbacks with a clean square spine.
- Premium Soft Cover (Perfect/PUR) — retail-style paperbacks.
- Hard Cover / Case Bound — durable, presentation-ready books.
- Saddle-Stitched Booklets — slim programs, zines & guides.
- Wire / Coil / Comb Bound — lay-flat workbooks and manuals.
- Hard Cover Wire Bound — premium lay-flat presentation.
- Unbound Proof — order a single copy to check colour, pagination and trim.
Why Authors Choose Us
- Trade-quality results: crisp black text and calibrated colour.
- Flexible runs: print a handful for launch, reorder anytime.
- Real savings: mix black & white and colour pages so you pay for colour only where you need it.
- Clear file setup help and fast, predictable timelines.
Papers, Covers & Binding
Interior Stocks
Choose Satin for balanced text/images, Gloss for photo-heavy pages or Uncoated for a natural reading feel. We’ll recommend grammages that balance opacity, bulk and postage weight.
Cover Protection
Add Gloss for extra pop or Matte for a refined, low-glare finish—both provide scuff resistance for mail-outs and retail handling.
Binding Choices
Premium soft cover (Perfect/PUR), Hard cover / Case bound, Saddle-stitched for slim titles, and Wire/Spiral/Comb for lay-flat usability.
Popular Trim Sizes (Custom Available)
Author favourites: 5 × 8", 5.5 × 8.5", 6 × 9", 7 × 10", 8 × 10", A5 and A4, plus square options 8 × 8", 8.5 × 8.5", 250 × 250 mm and 300 × 300 mm. We also print custom sizes to match your layout.
From Manuscript to Printed Book — How It Works
- Build your price with an instant calculator.
- Export print-ready PDFs (single pages, fonts embedded, 3 mm bleed on full-bleed pages).
- Optional: order an Unbound Proof to confirm colour, pagination and trim.
- Approve and print; we deliver Australia-wide to your schedule.
Who We’re For
- Self-publishing authors and small presses
- Businesses producing manuals, reports and brand books
- Schools, universities and community groups
- Artists and photographers creating portfolios and catalogues
Transparent Pricing — No Surprises
Prices update live as you change size, page count, paper and binding. Mix colour and black & white pages throughout to control costs without compromising the look of photo sections, charts or illustrations.
The Book Printing Company Guarantee
We pay attention to detail, aim for the highest quality and never take shortcuts. Your book will be produced to professional standards—page after page, copy after copy.
FAQs
Is there a minimum order?
No minimum order quantity. Print precisely what you need today and reorder anytime.
Can I combine colour and black & white pages?
Yes—place colour where it matters (photos, graphs, inserts) and keep the rest in black & white to save budget.
Which binding should I choose?
Perfect/PUR for most paperbacks, Hard cover for keepsakes, Saddle-stitched for slim titles, and Wire/Spiral for lay-flat workbooks.