Paperback Book Printing
Custom paperback book printing in China, starting from 500 copies. Choose your book size, interior paper and cover finish for novels, textbooks, catalogs and illustrated books.
MOQ: 500pcs
Custom sizes and materials
Perfect binding for a clean, professional finish
Paperback Books We Print
From product catalogs and cookbooks to textbooks and novels, we print paperback books with paper and cover options to suit your project.
1, Size: 8.5″*11″
2, Color: full color
3, No.of pages: cover and 96pages
4, Cover: 300gsm paper with matte lamination
5, Text: 128gsm glossy paper
6, Binding: perfect binding
1, Size: 8.5″*11″
2, Color: full color
3, No.of pages: cover and 120pages
4, Cover: 350gsm paper with glossy lamination
5, Text: 100lb glossy paper
6, Binding: perfect binding
1, Size: 8.5″*11″
2, Color: full color
3, No.of pages: cover and 160pages
4, Cover: 300gsm paper with glossy lamination
5, Text: 100gsm offset paper
6, Binding: perfect binding
1, Size: 6″*9″
2, Color: color cover and black inside
3, No.of pages: cover and 180pages
4, Cover: 250gsm C1S paper with matte lamination
5, Text: 80gsm offset paper
6, Binding: perfect binding
Paper, Cover & Binding Options
Choose the size, paper, cover finish and binding to suit your book’s content and budget. If you’re unsure about the specifications, we can help you compare suitable options.
| Specification | Options & Guidance |
|---|---|
| Book Size | Choose a standard or custom trim size. Tell us your preferred dimensions, and we can suggest alternatives if they help reduce paper waste and cost. |
| Interior Printing | Black-and-white interiors for text-focused books, or full-color printing for photographs, illustrations and product images. A full-color cover can be combined with either option. |
| Interior Paper | Uncoated paper for text-heavy books and pages intended for writing. Coated paper for detailed photographs and colorful illustrations. Paper weight affects the book’s thickness, weight and feel. |
| Cover & Finish | A flexible card cover with your printed design. Choose matte lamination for a low-glare finish or gloss lamination for a shiny appearance. |
| Binding | Choose standard perfect binding or sewn softcover binding. Sewn binding adds strength for books that will be handled frequently. We can recommend an option based on your paper, page count and intended use. |
| Spine & Cover File | Spine width depends on the final page count and paper thickness. Confirm these specifications before preparing the full cover artwork. |
Not sure which specifications to choose?
Send us your book size, page count, quantity and intended use. We can recommend paper and binding options for your project.
Paperback Printing Costs & Bulk Quantities
The cost of printing a paperback book depends on its specifications and quantity. We will quote you each project individually depends on its own specification, so you can compare options based on the book you actually want to produce.
1. What influence the total cost?
- Order Quantity : you could compare the difference as per the quotation shown on the right.
- Book Size
- Page Count
- Interior Printing & Paper
- Cover & Binding
- Shipping Solution: ship by sea, by train, by truck and by air..etc
2. A book have different prices based on quantity
2, Color: full color
3, No.of pages: cover and 96pages
4, Cover: 250gsm paper with glossy/matte lamination
5, Text: 128gsm glossy paper
6, Binding: perfect binding
7, Unit price: 1.33USD/pcs for 2000pcs (EXW price)
3. Take all aboved points into consideration Before You Decide
Not sure what’s the best balance point of different quotation? Ask us to quote the same book at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 copies—or more, meanwhile, decide how to ship them to get the quotation with all costs. This helps you get the the best balance between unit price and total budget before making a decision.
Send us your requirements and delivery ZIP code. If your paper or cover specifications are not final, let us know your intended use and budget so we can suggest suitable options.
Proofing, Production & Delivery
Before bulk printing, we confirm your book specifications, proofing requirements and delivery details. Share your delivery address and required arrival date when requesting a quote, so we can check the schedule for your project.
1. Check Your Book Before Printing
Review your files and agreed proof before approving bulk production. Depending on the sample type, you can check the page order, layout, trim size and selected materials. We will explain any differences between the proof and the finished books, including printing method, color and binding.
2. Confirm Your Production Schedule
Production time depends on the quantity, specifications and finishing requirements. We confirm the estimated schedule once the final files, specifications and proof approval are in place. Production and shipping times are quoted separately to help you plan your launch, event or distribution date.
3. Plan Shipping to Your Destination
Provide your country, ZIP code and delivery requirements so we can discuss suitable shipping options. Your quotation will specify the delivery method and which charges are included. We also confirm the packing arrangements to help protect your books during transit.
Have a delivery deadline?
Tell us when and where you need your books. We’ll check the production and shipping options before you place your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
What is the minimum order quantity for hardcover books?
The MOQ of hardcover books printing services is 500copies for each design, due to the working line need 500 copies to run.
Can I order a sample before mass production?
Yes, our working room will pirnt a digital sample without sewn for your checking graphic ,the sequence of pages and structure of this book. You could check it by video or we send it to your address by express. Delivery by air need around 7 days and digital sample will take 3 days to print.
How long does production and shipping take?
We will finish printing during 9-13 business days for 3000-5000pcs and 10-15 business days for 5000-10000pcs. Then is more than it when the quantity improved. And the producing time is changed as the request of market. For shipping, it could be 25-30 days to USA, Canada, and Europe, around 20 days to Australia and South Africa. More detailed leading time, please contact us to know.
What files do you need for a hardcover book quote?
PDF file with 3mm bleeding, and also have the fonts outlined. It’s the best layout. If you provide the file in word, Adobeillustrator , Indesign, that’s ok to do. Please don’t forget to add the 3mm bleeding on and also outline the fonts. Or else, the fonts will be shown wrong, and some graphic or words will be trimmed off without bleeding area.
What paper should we choose for paperback cover?
It’s not more thick more nice. The thickness of cover will be suggested as per the page numbers. More pages inside, more thickness of cover. Contact us with your specification to get the professional sugggestions.
Is there restrictions of content?
Chinese laws prohibit to printing any content about political or religious books and sex..etc. Please share the content of the books to the sales representatives when you inquiry, in order to don’t waste your time on.