Expert custom book printing services for authors and businesses

There is no “one size fits all” method for printing books. The answer depends on the run size and your specific needs. For short runs or fast, customizable jobs, we recommend digital printing with our Xeikon, toner-based G7 printing options. For larger runs of 500 copies or more, offset printing can be the more economical option, especially if you need the highest possible quality for very large runs.

The cost to have a book printed varies by trim size, page count, interior paper, cover style and finish, binding, and quality. Fortunately, our free online price quote tool can give you an instant quote based on your specs.

Yes, we can print single copies using our digital, roll-fed Xeikon printers, so you can order one book as a proof or a very short run.

Offset printing has higher setup costs and a longer production time, so it’s generally more expensive for small runs, but becomes cheaper per unit on large runs (of 500 or more copies). After that, offset becomes more economical.

Compared to digital printing, offset printing requires a longer setup and production time. There’s also less flexibility for customization and higher upfront costs, which makes digital printing a better option for short runs, fast turnarounds, or highly customized orders.

G7 is a type of color management standard that makes sure you get consistent, predictable color across all machines and runs. Our G7-certified presses and operators guarantee color consistency in your books, which is a must for graphic novels, photography books, and other full-color books.

Many single-copy and small orders can be ready in 2 – 5 business days. Specific turnaround times depend on quantity and book type (for example, a paperback novel takes less time to print than a photo book). For exact timing, fill in our price quoter with your exact specifications.

The "best" binding depends on your genre, page count, and the type of durability you’d like your book to have. Perfect binding is the ideal choice for many paperbacks. Choose Smyth-sewn when you need lasting durability and lay-flat performance like for workbooks or textbooks. Decide on your book binding based on page count and how the book will be used.

There is no single standard trim size, however we offer many popular sizes, including: Digest 5.5" x 5.8" and 6" x 9" (business/novel sizes), 5" x 8" (novella), A5 comic/graphic novel sizes like 6.625" x 10.25", and larger formats like 8" x 10" or 8.5" x 11". We provide templates for each size.

The minimum page count depends on the binding style. We generally require at least 24 pages for perfect binding / adhesive case for hardcovers. Keep in mind we can print a single copy as an order quantity, but the type of binding is what sets the minimum page count.