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Book formatting, trim sizes, paper stock, and binding options

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Book formatting, trim sizes, paper stock, and binding options

When it comes to book sizes, the choice is yours

You're just moments away from bringing your idea to life ... so what's holding you back? Selecting your book trim size and binding is an integral step in the book printing process. At OnPress, we only print books, and we give you ample choices by providing a wide selection of book printing options in any size and style imaginable. From a travel-friendly softcover book to sophisticated hardcover binding, you'll find any size and style you need right here.

Book trim sizes

No matter your book style or size, we’ve got you covered. Explore our book size options:

Pocket Book 4.25 inches x 6.87 inches

Pocket Book

4.25" x 6.87"

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This size is a common choice for fiction novels. It’s a compact, easily portable option. The most-popular paper stock selection is our 60lb natural with black-and-white text printing and perfect binding.
Novella 5" x 8"

Novella

5" x 8"

More info Novella
This book size is a common choice for short-form fiction books. It's a compact, versatile option for a wide range of book genres.
digest

Digest

5.5" x 8.5"

More info Digest
This book format works well for fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books. It's an ideal choice for the perfect binding style and is complemented by any paper stock option.
U.S. Trade 6" x 9"

U.S. Trade

6" x 9"

More info U.S. Trade
U.S. Trade book layouts are a popular selection for sporting books and other non-fiction titles.
Executive 7" x 10"

Executive

7" x 10"

More info Executive
This book format works well for journals, textbooks, art books, cookbooks, and other styles that thrive on that little bit of extra space.
Comic Book 6.625" x 10.25"

Comic Book

6.625" x 10.25"

More info Comic Book
This classic, compact size is great for comic books, magazines, and children's books. It'll work with a low-page count project as well as a high-page count book with color printing.
Portrait 8" x 10"

Portrait

8" x 10"

More info Portrait
This book format is an ideal size for family history books, journals, children's books, workbooks, and wedding books.
U.S. Letter 8.5" x 11"

U.S. Letter

8.5" x 11"

More info U.S. Letter
This size is an excellent choice for textbooks, yearbooks, photography books, children's books, training manuals, cookbooks, and religious publications. It works well with all book binding styles and paper stock options.
Large Portrait 9" x 12"

Large Portrait

9" x 12"

More info Large Portrait
This book and paper size works well for tabletop art and photo books or magazines. It's also a popular choice for yearbooks.
Small Square 7.5" x 7.5"

Small Square

7.5" x 7.5"

More info Small Square
This book format is a popular option for many book types, including fiction, nonfiction, photography books, children's books, and cookbooks. It pairs well with all paper stock options.
Square 8.5" x 8.5"

Square

8.5" x 8.5"

More info Square
This size works well for large-format fiction, nonfiction, photography books, children's books, and cookbooks. It pairs well with all paper stock options.
Large Square 10" x 10"

Large Square

10" x 10"

More info Large Square
This size is perfect for coffee table art and photography books, as well as large-format children's books and cookbooks.
Landscape 9" x 7"

Landscape

9" x 7"

More info Landscape
This book format makes for beautiful art, photography, and children's books. It's a popular option for case-bound binding with color-text printing on gloss paper stock.
U.S. Letter Landscape 11" x 8.5"

U.S. Letter Landscape

11" x 8.5"

More info Landscape
This book format makes for beautiful art, photography, and children's books. It's a popular option for case-bound binding with color-text printing on gloss paper stock.
landscape 12x9

Large Landscape

12" x 9"

More info Landscape
This book format makes for beautiful art, photography, and children's books. It's a great fit for color-text printing on gloss paper stock.
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Paper stock options

Selecting the right paper stock can be tricky, as it ultimately defines the feel of your entire book. Uncoated paper stock has a rough, natural feeling; it's recommended for traditional books without imagery. Coated paper stock is able to reflect more light and provides a smoother feel, making it ideal for lookbooks, photography books, comics, and children's books.

60lb Natural, 420 PPI, 94 Opacity, SFI Certified

420 PPI, 94 Opacity
SFI Certified

Uncoated & off-white

Best for lengthy novels, prose and non-fiction.

60lb Opaque, 485 PPI, 93 Opacity, SFI Certified

485 PPI, 93 Opacity
SFI Certified

Uncoated & white

Best for lengthy novels.

80lb Satin, 482 PPI, 95 Opacity, SFI Certified

482 PPI, 95 Opacity
SFI Certified

Heavyweight & dull white

Ideal for photos and full-color printing.

80lb Gloss, 455 PPI, 95 Opacity, SFI Certified

455 PPI, 95 Opacity
SFI Certified

Heavyweight & white

Ideal for photos and full-color printing.

100lb Gloss, 426 PPI, 96 Opacity, SFI Certified

426 PPI, 96 Opacity
SFI Certified

Heaviest & white

Ideal for photos and full-color printing.

100lb Matte, 330 PPI, 98 Opacity, SFI Certified

330 PPI, 98 Opacity
SFI Certified

Heavyweight & dull white

Great for photos and full-color printing.

Custom book binding

From a flexible, perfect bound book in paperback to a sturdy hardcover book, our custom book binding design options will give your book the right look and feel. Explore our book binding styles:

Perfect binding

Perfect binding

More info Perfect binding
This option features flexible glued binding for softcover book covers. Perfect binding is the binding style of choice for most paperback books. A minimum of 24 pages are needed.
Adhesive case wrap

Adhesive case wrap

More info Adhesive case wrap
Adhesive case wraps are printed on 80lb enamel stock. A minimum of 24 pages are needed. Available for hardcover only.
Adhesive case wrap and dust jacket

Adhesive case wrap and dust jacket

More info Adhesive case wrap and dust jacket
Adhesive case wraps and dust jackets are printed on 80lb enamel stock. A minimum of 24 pages are needed. Available for hardcover only.

Custom book cover finishes

Make an outstanding first impression and grab attention with professional book cover design. Give your book cover the perfect look and feel with the right laminate finish. Take your pick from high gloss, soft matte, or our silky soft touch finish.

Gloss film lamination

Gloss film lamination

More info Gloss film lamination
A lustrous film laminated gloss coating. Gloss finish protects your cover and adds a bright radiant sheen to your books cover.
Matte finish

Matte finish

More info Matte finish
A non-glossy finish without luster. Images appear softer and less crisp than gloss coated covers.
Soft touch

Soft touch

More info Soft touch
Enjoy the understated elegance of a matte finish with subtle, velvety texture for a premium look and feel.
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Interior book text and image printing

In order to create a perfectly printed book, it's important to remember that what's inside matters, too. Your interior book layout is all part of the process. Make a professional-quality book from the inside out by utilizing custom interior book text and fully colorized image printing.

Black & white interior text & image printing

Black & white interior text & image printing

More info Black & white interior text & image printing
Black text printing should be selected for books that contain NO color printing inside the body of the book. With this formatting option, all text and images will be printed in black & white.
Full color interior text & image printing

Full color interior text & image printing

More info Full color interior text & image printing
Choose color text printing for books containing any color printing inside the body of the book. With this option any images or text that require color printing will be printed in color.

End sheets

End sheets (also known as end papers) are the pages at the beginning and the end of a hardcover book. They are usually made from a separate, heavier stock than the stock used for the interior pages. End sheets are glued to the inside of the book's front and back covers. They attach to the bound-together pages (the page block) and hold the page block to the hardcover case.

End sheets

Color options for end sheets:

End sheets color options
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