Books & publications

Custom book printing for books people want to keep.

From a first print run to a substantial catalogue, a book quote starts with the format, pages, binding, paper and delivery needs of the actual project.

Published price anchors

Current book prices for the fields shown.

These price anchors cover 40-page, 100-copy perfect-bound books. Paper, interior colour, cover construction, artwork and proof details that are not shown remain part of the written quote.

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£339.00

A4 book, 40 pages, 100 copies, perfect bound

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£229.00

A5 book, 40 pages, 100 copies, perfect bound

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This is not a checkout total. The written quote confirms unstated production details, delivery, applicable VAT, timing and availability.

Common projects

Where this print format fits.

  • Novels, memoirs and self-published titles
  • Art books, photography books and portfolios
  • Children’s books and illustrated projects
  • Training manuals, annual reports and publication runs

The final price follows the specification.

The written quote records the format, materials, production scope, delivery treatment and any specialist requirement for the actual job.

Project perspective

How to start a custom book printing brief.

A custom book printing brief does not need every production answer on day one. It does need a clear reader, a working size, an approximate page count, the intended quantity and a delivery destination. From there, the binding, paper, cover and proof route can be considered as one system. If the layout is still changing, say what is fixed and what is provisional so the next step is honest about what may change.

What affects the quote

Four details that can change the price.

  • Finished trim size and orientation
  • Page count, colour coverage and cover approach
  • Binding style, paper feel and finish
  • Quantity, postcode and required delivery date

Specification options

Details to settle while the artwork is still moving.

  • Portrait, landscape, square or a custom finished size
  • Hardcover, paperback, board-book or booklet direction
  • Reading-led, image-led or mixed interior paper approach
  • Cover, jacket, case or finishing requirement to be checked

These are discussion points, not a fixed public specification. The written quote names the materials, construction and proof route for the job.

Artwork handover

What to send with the enquiry.

  • A working brief is enough to begin; finished artwork can follow
  • Tell us whether the cover and inner pages are supplied separately
  • Keep a note of fonts, linked images and any special finish
  • Ask for a proof route before approving the final print file

Common questions

Questions customers ask about this product.

Can a book be quoted before the final page count is locked?

Yes. An early quote can identify the decision points, but the spine, binding route and final production scope may need revision once the page count and files are confirmed.

What is the best binding for a custom book?

It depends on the page count, paper, how the book is used and the intended result. Describe the reading experience, then compare the relevant binding directions for approval.

Planning a book run?

Share the trim, page count, binding direction and quantity.

A manuscript, rough PDF or page plan is enough for an initial review. The cover, paper, colour pattern and proof route can be settled in the written specification.