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Paperback & Hardcover

Physical editions produced to trade standards, printed on demand or in quantity.

Overview

Paperback & Hardcover

There is a moment when an author first holds their book that no digital edition replaces. Getting there means decisions about trim size, paper stock, binding and spine width — each of which affects how the finished book feels and what it costs to produce.

What's Included

Everything in this service

Trim size guidance

The right dimensions for your genre and page count.

Paper and finish

Cream or white stock, matte or gloss lamination, and what each suits.

Full cover wrap

Front, spine and back calculated to your exact page count.

Print-on-demand setup

No inventory, no upfront print run, available worldwide.

Offset quotes

For larger runs where per-unit cost matters, we source printer quotes.

Hardcover editions

Case laminate or dust jacket, for gift and library markets.

How It Works

The process, step by step

  • Specification

    Trim, stock, binding and finish chosen together.

  • Production

    Interior typeset and cover wrapped to the final spine width.

  • Proofing

    A physical proof copy sent before anything goes on sale.

  • Distribution

    Listed for print on demand and into retail and library channels.

What You Receive

Deliverables

Print-ready interior and coverPhysical proof copyDistribution across retail channelsBarcode and ISBN registrationPricing and royalty breakdown
Pricing

Every book is different, so we quote on scope rather than a fixed list. Tell us where your project stands and we will send a costed proposal within one business day — no obligation.

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Questions

Paperback & Hardcopy FAQs

Yes for retail distribution, and we can register one for you or use one you already own.

It depends on page count, trim and colour. We provide a per-unit breakdown before you commit.

Yes, at print cost, which is well below retail.

For gift, memoir and business books, often yes. For genre fiction, paperback and eBook usually carry the sales.

Related

Works well alongside

Ready to start?

Tell us about your book and we will come back with an honest assessment and a costed plan.

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