Paperback book printing

Quality meets affordability. Our paperback book printing services deliver the perfect balance, and your books will be available in a matter of days.

Print a paperback book in as fast as 2 days

No matter your trim size or quantity, we're here to help you create top-quality books in just a few days. Explore our industry-leading turnaround times for paperback books:

QUANTITY	TURNAROUND
1-24	1 days
25-500	2 days
501-1,500	3 days
1,501-5,000	4 days
5,001-10,000	8 days
10,001+	Contact Us

Production turnaround times are estimated in business days

As low as $4.28 per book

Based on 100 books in 5.5" x 8.5" trim size

Get a custom price

In fact, we are so confident our prices are the most competitive in the printing industry that we offer you our price match promise. We back that up with our price match promise. If you find a lower price for an identical book and quantity, we'll match it.

Available in these popular trim sizes:

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Bring your perfect bound book to life in a quick, budget-friendly way by printing paperback books (also known as softcover or softback). We offer the perfect binding style for paperbacks that make them lightweight and easily portable. This makes them affordable (great for both independent authors as well as budget-conscious reissues of older titles), and they’re a particular favorite of travelers due to their suitcase-friendly size. Our custom book printing service ensures your perfect bound book meets the highest quality standards.

Due to their compact size, paperback books are some of the most cost-effective books offered at OnPress, and we deliver them in just a few days. And since everything is printed in-house, we control not just our costs, but also our quality. This keeps prices low, all while providing masterful craftsmanship so your books will look flawless. Whether you're interested in children's book printing or graphic novel printing, our paperback format offers versatility and quality for every genre.

Print your books

Tara Delle Chiaie
Owner, Dell Chiaie Cosmetic Medicine

OnPress has been an absolute lifesaver! As publishers of numerous textbooks, we cannot recommend them enough! Not only do they deliver stunning, high-quality books that reflect the passion we pour into our work, but the customer service is second to none. They have worked with us on tight deadlines, ensuring our courses have the print materials we need. It's not just about the amazing range of sizes, covers, and paper types they offer – it's the genuine care and dedication they put into every project that keeps us coming back.

Cover design and interior formatting
to elevate your book

Create the perfect book from the inside out. From crafting a captivating book cover design to designing a beautiful book layout that keeps your readers engaged, the expert cover designers and book formatting wizards at OnPress have you covered.
Design your books

What makes our paperback books better than the rest?

Top-notch printing quality

Our dry toner ink presses produce a crisp, bright image that other printers can't top for high-quality printing (we never use inferior inkjet technology)

Exceptional book covers

Our book covers are finished with a durable gloss or matte laminate and are protected from the wear of everyday handling

Premium paper stock

We offer a broad range of premium paper in natural, opaque, and glossy finishes. It's FSC-certified and sustainably harvested.

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Discover the OnPress difference

We only print books – nothing but books – seriously

Lightning-fast printing

Books are printed in our state-of-the-art facility outside of Philadelphia. Our books are printed in-house and never outsourced. Most books can be ready in just 2-5 days, so you won't have to wait long to see your work in print.

A convenient process

Our frictionless ordering experience ensures a simple, stress-free process. We make the experience convenient for you, and we can accommodate split shipments to help save time and money. If questions come up, our support team is easy to reach and ready to help.

Unbeatable prices

Never fear about overpaying for books. Our hyper-efficient, roll-fed presses allow for low production costs, and we pass those savings on to you. Plus, if you find a lower price for an identical book, we'll match it.

Impeccable quality

Our books are created by G7-certified master printers, which helps us maintain color consistency and create pristine products. Every order includes a complimentary prepress review. Our team meticulously examines your files and will alert you to any issues. You can order with confidence and know that your books will be error-free.

Satisfaction guaranteed

If you're unhappy with your book, we will work with you until you are. This 100% satisfaction guarantee is our promise to you.