Paperback book printing

Short-run
paperback
printing.

Perfect bound, PUR bound, or thread-sewn paperbacks from just 10 copies. All produced in-house at our Exeter facility with fast turnaround and consistent commercial quality.

10+
Minimum copies
5–10 days
Standard turnaround
3
Binding types
19
Paper stocks
Binding options

Three ways to
bind your paperback

01

Perfect Binding

The most common paperback method. Pages are glued directly into the cover spine with a hot-melt adhesive. Clean, professional and cost-effective — ideal for novels, guides, journals and trade paperbacks.

02

PUR Binding

Polyurethane reactive adhesive provides superior strength to standard perfect binding. Recommended for coated paper, heavy-use publications, and books that need to lie flat. The strongest glued binding available.

03

Thread-Sewn

Using our Universe digital sheet-fed sewing machine, we can thread-sew paperback books from just 10 copies — the same binding used in hardbacks, delivering exceptional durability and longevity.

Specifications

Produced to your
exact specification

Five standard sizes — B-format, A5, Royal, B5 and A4 — plus any custom size up to 320×320mm. 19 paper stocks from 70gsm Enso to 170gsm coated gloss. Mono or full colour throughout.

Cover lamination in gloss, matt or soft-touch matt. French flaps, shrink wrapping and ISBN barcodes all available.

Price your paperback
Paperback specifications
Minimum quantity10 copies
Maximum quantity10,000+
Standard sizesB-format · A5 · Royal · B5 · A4
Custom sizesUp to 320 × 320mm
Standard turnaround5–10 working days
Fast Track3–4 working days (+25%)
Binding typesPerfect · PUR · Thread-sewn
Paper stocks19 options, 70–170gsm
LaminationGloss · Matt · Soft Touch Matt
ExtrasFrench flaps · Shrink wrap · ISBN
How it works

From file to finished
book in four steps

1

Upload your files

Submit print-ready PDFs via our file upload portal. We check your files and flag any issues before going to press.

2

Receive your proof

A physical proof copy is dispatched within 2 working days for your approval before the full print run.

3

We print & bind

Entire order printed, bound and finished in-house at our Exeter facility. No outsourcing, ever.

4

Delivered to you

Tracked courier delivery throughout the UK. Most orders arrive within 5–10 working days of order placement.

What our customers say
★★★★★

"Their quality remains consistent regardless of the size and complexity of the project. I've never seen them cut a corner."

James Fogarty
Repeat client
★★★★★

"Imprint Digital are THE best printers out there. The quality and service is second to none. Five stars."

Vicky M Writer
Author
★★★★★

"Getting my first book printed was made very easy. Sarah was very helpful throughout with no pressure at all."

Jack Roberts
First-time author

Ready to print
your paperback?

Instant pricing online — no account required. Dispatched in as little as 3 days with Fast Track.