Paperback Book Printing UK - Paperback Binding

Paperback Book Printing

Bring your story to life

Paperback book printing is perfect for novels, brochures, reports, reference books, lookbooks, year books, dissertations & more.

We can print, bind & deliver your paperback book in as little as 3 days.

Available turnaround times:  Next day, 2 day or 5 day.

Your online document printing specialist

Print any quantity - from 1 to 1,000+

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Free UK courier delivery over £30

Paperback binding service

Bring your story to life as a bookshop quality paperback book.

From 1 to 1,000+ copies, our one off, short run and single book printing service has you covered.

We can deliver throughout the UK and worldwide.

Paperback printing options:

  • Choice of 10 book sizes
  • Book store quality
  • No minimum order quantity
  • Customisable covers & spine
  • Choice of cover finishes
  • Low prices & fast delivery

Popular requests:

  • Novels & storybooks
  • Memoirs & diaries
  • Photobooks
  • Children's books
  • Travel guides
  • Training handbooks

Minimum page count 

Matt 90 gsm (b&w) - 10 single sided and 19 double sided
Matt 100 gsm (colour) - 10 single sided and 19 double sided
Silk 130 gsm - 10 single sided and 19 double sided

Maximum page count 

Matt 90 gsm (b&w) - 260 single sided and 520 double sided
Matt 100 gsm (colour) - 260 single sided and 520 double sided
Silk 130 gsm - 260 single sided and 520 double sided

Paper size

A5, A4, Half Letter, Letter, Demy, Royal, Small Novel, Trade, A-format, B-format

Paper finish & weight

Matt - 90 gsm (b&w) or 100 gsm (colour)
Silk - 130 gsm

Printed sides single or double sided

Cover 350 gsm card (soft cover)

Cover lamination matt, gloss or soft touch

Corners square or round

Book pagination

Set-up your artwork as single pages (not spreads), in the following order:

Page 1 - front cover
Page 2 onwards - inside pages
Last page - back cover

Inside front and back covers

Inside front and back covers are plain white by default

Low page count?

If your page count is lower than our minimum requirement for paperback book printing, choose booklet printing instead.


Which book sizes are available?

A5 148 x 210 mm
Ideal for reference books, handbooks, directories, novels & more.

A4 210 x 297 mm
Ideal for manuals, reference books, dissertations, photo books, recipes & more.

Demy 138 x 216 mm
Ideal for poetry, novels, guides & more.

Royal 156 x 234 mm
Ideal for graphic novels, travel diaries, fiction & more.

Small Novel 127 x 178 mm (5 x 7 in.)
Ideal for short novels, pocket guides, travel guides, memoirs & more.

Trade 152 x 229 mm (6 x 9 in.)
Ideal for graphic novels, travel diaries, fiction & more.

A-format 111 x 178 mm
Ideal for short novels, pocket guides, travel guides, memoirs & more.

B-format 129 x 198 mm
Ideal for short novels, pocket guides, travel guides, memoirs & more.

Designing a cover spread?

Please use our Cover Dimensions Calculator to check the cover dimensions in line with your page count and spec.

Book binding

How are paperback books bound?

Pages are glued into the soft cover book spine using the EVA binding method, a form of perfect binding. This provides a strong and durable finish, ensuring your book is fit for regular use. 

Can this product lay flat?

We do not recommend this product should you want to lay the book flat. For this feature we would recommend Wire, Comb, Velo or Hardback wire binding. 

What are the minimum and maximum page counts for paperback books?

Please click on the 'View Product Spec & Technical Details' tab above for page count information.

Can I customise my book cover and spine?

Yes. How can I customise my book cover?.

A touch of luxury

If your paperback requires a touch of luxury, choose our soft touch cover lamination option.

Soft touch covers provide a smooth, velvety and luxurious feel.

Urgent deadline?

Choose Next day production time and courier delivery for the speediest paperback book printing service.

Royal Mail 1st Class delivery is not recommended for urgent orders.

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