Printing Specs

Printing  Specs

Not only are we fast, we are good

When it comes to producing books, speed is not our only strength. We work fast but we also pay close attention to craftsmanship, conducting 10 quality control checks on each book before it is shipped.

Recently, one of our books received the Star of Excellence Awards for its design and manufacturing; Before the Throne of Grace - Gift Edition.

Our sharp graphics and crisp text make it virtually impossible to distinguish our on-demand books from offset copies. Our facilities are equipped with the most advanced technology in the world delivering great products in the most efficient and effective manner and we are committed to continuous improvement as new innovations prove viable.

We keep your spec options wide open. Choose from all the most popular book types, bindings, and trim sizes. We offer Creme 55#, White 50# (512 PPI White, and 70# (378 PPI White) paper stocks. Runs for Creme consist of 18-1050 pages while the 50# White goes from 18-1200 pages and the 70# from 4-480 pages.

COVERS: Four color covers with either Gloss or Matte Laminate.

VOLUME DISCOUNT PRICING

We can print from one book to thousands at one time. When you order a larger volume of books we pass along better pricing to you. Following is an example for one of our most popular size books with prices:

Paperback, 6 x 9 inches, 128 pages, 50# White or 55# Creme stock:
Print 1 - 49 copies and the cost will be $3.82 per copy
50-99 copies will be $3.63 each
100-249 @ $3.44 each
250-499 @ $3.06 each
500+ @ $2.87 each
Print upwards of 1,000 or more and prices will be even less when we switch over to our offset presses.

BLACK & STANDARD COLOR PAPERBACK BOOKS

  • 5 x 8" (203 x 127mm)
  • 5.06 x 7.81" (198 x 129mm)
  • 5.25 x 8" (203 x 133mm)
  • 5.5 x 8.5" (216 x 140mm)
  • 5.83 x 8.27" (210 x 148 mm) A5
  • 6 x 9" (229 x 152mm)
  • 6.14 x 9.21" (234 x 156mm)
  • 6.69 x 9.61" (244 x 170 mm) (Pinched Crown)
  • 7 x 10" (254 x 178 mm)


  • Large Paperback
  • 7.44 x 9.69" (246 x 189mm)
  • 7.5 x 9.25" (235 x 191mm)
  • 8 x 10" (254 X 203mm)
  • 8.25 x 11" (280 x 210mm)
  • 8.268 x 11.693 " (297 x 210 mm) A4
  • 8.5 x 8.5" (216 x 216mm)
  • 8.5 x 11" (280 X 216mm)


HARDBACK BOOKS

Available in case laminate, cloth or jacketed with such marks of craftsmanship as stamping available upon request.

  • 5.5 x 8.5" (216 x 140mm) Casebound
  • 6 x 9" (229 x 152mm) Casebound
  • 6.14 x 9.21" (234 x 156mm) Casebound
  • 7 x 10" (254 x 178 mm) Casebound
  • 8.5 x 11" (280 X 216mm) Casebound


  • 5.5 x 8.5" (216 x 140mm) Dustjacket
  • 6 x 9" (229 x 152mm) Dustjacket
  • 6.14 x 9.21" (234 x 156mm) Dustjacket


PREMIUM COLOR BOOKS

Available in saddle-stitch and perfect bindings with a minimum of only 4 pages required for saddle stitch and 24 for perfect-bound and hardcover books. Saddle stitch books can have a page count up to 48 pages while the others can go up to 480 pages. Color books use Premium 70# White stock.

Small paperback/hardcover
  • 5.5 x 8.5" (216 x 140mm)


  • Medium paperback/hardcover
  • 6 x 9" (229 x 152mm)
  • 6.14 x 9.21" (234 x 156mm)


  • Large paperback/hardcover
  • 7 x 10" (254 x 178 mm)
  • 8 x 10" (254 x 203 mm)
  • 8.5 x 8.5" (216 x 216mm)
  • 8.5 x 11" (280 x 216mm)


  • CUSTOM SIZES

    Custom sizes and specialized text stock are available when printing 1,000 books or more on offset presses.