Short-run specialists producing thread-sewn, case-bound books entirely in-house. From 10 copies to 10,000 — no outsourcing, ever.
Every binding type produced entirely in-house at our Exeter facility — no outsourcing, complete quality control at every stage.
Our flagship offering. Thread-sewn hardback books with a full range of cover finishes including foil blocking, embossing, and spot UV. The gold standard for books requiring longevity and presence.
From 10 copies · In-houseUsing our Universe digital sheet-fed sewing machine, we produce thread-sewn books from as few as 10 copies — the strongest form of binding, ideal for annual reports, catalogues, and reference volumes.
Strongest binding availablePolyurethane reactive adhesive offers superior strength over standard perfect binding. Recommended for heavy-use publications, coated paper, and any book that needs to lie flat under repeated use.
Superior adhesionCost-effective softback binding for novels, trade paperbacks, journals, and brochures. Clean, professional finish with same-quality digital printing from our Canon and Ricoh press fleet.
From 10 copiesFoil blocking, embossing, spot UV, and lamination — all handled in-house. No third-party delays, no compromises on quality control or turnaround time.
All in-houseAny book size up to 320×320mm. Perfect for large-format photography books, coffee-table volumes, and bespoke editions. Spine width calculator and templates available on our resources page.
Up to 320 × 320mmOur streamlined process means less back-and-forth, faster production, and books that meet your specification exactly.
Submit your print-ready PDF via our secure file upload portal. Our team checks your files and flags any issues before we go to press.
A physical proof copy is dispatched within 2 working days so you can hold and approve the book before committing to your full print run.
Following approval, your entire order is printed, bound, and finished entirely in-house at our Exeter facility. No outsourcing, ever.
Books are carefully packed and dispatched via tracked courier. Most UK orders arrive within 5–10 working days from order placement.
Every working day our Canon and Ricoh presses run continuously from 8am. Thread-sewn on our Universe machine, bound on the Digibook line, finished in-house. No queues. No outsourcing. No excuses.
Unlike most online print companies that outsource production, every book we make is printed, bound, and finished by our team on-site in Devon.
Every stage — print, bind, finish, pack — is handled by our own experienced team at our Exeter site.
Latest-generation equipment producing commercially comparable resolution, colour fidelity, and consistency.
Thread-sewn books from just 10 copies — the gold standard of binding made available at short-run quantities.
If any book fails to meet our standards, we reprint it at no additional cost or delay. No questions asked.
Publishers, authors, and businesses have trusted us for over 30 years. We pick up the phone and answer emails promptly.
"It's not just the product and the pricing, it's the way they are plugged into the whole book producing thing: they understand, they listen, they want to produce something you are totally happy with."
"Their quality remains consistent, regardless of the size and complexity of the project. I've never seen them cut a corner. It's because of this that they've remained my go-to printer for years."
"Imprint Digital are THE best printers out there. The quality and service is second to none. Plus they are always keen to work with tight deadlines. Five stars."
"Imprint Digital really came through for us. We had a super tight turnaround and they pulled out all the stops. Sarah was amazing. We will be back — this time for a fiction first edition."
"Getting my first book printed was made very easy. Sarah was very helpful throughout the whole process with no pressure at all. I would highly recommend them."
"They offer a short book run which was great as I was creating a book for my Dad's 90th birthday. The book arrived in plenty of time and was perfect — exactly as I wanted."
We started printing books for our parent publishing company, Imprint Academic, in the late 1990s. By 2007, we were producing books for well-known publishers and self-publishing individuals across the UK.
Today, publishers, authors, businesses, and organisations trust us for quality they can rely on and personal service that's become increasingly rare.
Get in touchGet an instant online quote — no account required. Or call our team in Exeter and speak to someone who knows books.