UK Book Binding Specialists
Welcome to Imprint Digital, your specialist book binders in the UK.
We offer professional binding solutions for publishers, authors, and businesses looking to print a book in paperback or hardback format. With years of binding expertise, we specialise in case binding, PUR binding, and thread-sewn book binding, delivering exceptional quality and durability with every book.
Book Binding Types
Case Binding
We offer an in-house case-binding service, with our Universe sewer and Digibook binding line to bring you high-quality case binding with impressive turnaround times. All case-binding is thread-sewn as standard from as little as ten copies. PPC and traditional binding are available with a full range of finishing options, from foil blocking to spot-UV.
PUR Binding
We offer PUR (Polyurethane) and Perfect binding from as little as 10 copies up to 10,000+. PUR binding uses a reactive glue which provides superior strength over perfect binding. It is recommended for high use books such as Annual Report & Accounts, Guide Books and Catalogues or any book with coated paper.
Thread Sewing
We have a digital sheet-fed sewing machine, meaning we can thread-sew books from as few as 10 copies. The thread sewing process offers the strongest form of book binding. It’s ideal for high-quality books that require a long shelf life, such as hardback books, annual reports and accounts, guide books, catalogues and brochures.
Our in-house printing and binding services enable us to maintain fantastic turnaround times for all our books. You can expect to receive a single printed proof copy within 2 to 4 working days. Following the approval of the proof copy, or if you decide to proceed directly to print, your books will be ready within 5 to 10 working days.
All our books are printed at our production facility in Exeter, Devon. We pride ourselves on keeping all our digital printing in-house. This ensures consistent quality and timely delivery for every project. Get in touch today for a quote and see the added value of our new thread-sewn printing service.
In the printing industry, "short-run" refers to producing small quantities of printed materials.
Unlike traditional litho, which often requires large minimum orders to be cost-effective, short-run allows for producing as few as one single copy up to several hundred or a thousand copies.
This approach is perfect if you need limited editions, personalised printing, or have lower volume requirements.
This flexibility makes it an ideal choice for authors, small businesses, and organisations that require quality but do not need large quantities, thereby reducing waste and costs.
Digital printing is the preferred method for short-runs due to several compelling reasons:
- Cost-Effectiveness: Digital printing eliminates the need for printing plates and other setup costs associated with traditional offset printing, making it more cost-effective for small quantities.
- Flexibility: It allows for easy updates and changes to digital files, making it ideal for customised printing and projects requiring frequent revisions.
- Speed: Digital printing offers rapid turnaround times. Since there's no need for extensive setup, we commence printing as soon as the order is submitted.
- Quality: We use the latest digital printers from Canon and Ricoh, producing high-quality printing with excellent resolution, vibrant colours, and sharp details comparable to traditional printing methods.
We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver quality books with remarkable efficiency in the UK. Typically, the turnaround time for paperback books is within five working days.
This swift production timeline is made possible through several key factors that define our approach to digital printing:
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Ease of Setup: Unlike traditional printing methods that require extensive preparation and setup, our digital printing process is streamlined and straightforward. The digital nature of our setup means we can move quickly from receiving your files to starting the print job, significantly reducing the lead time.
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Efficient Process: From the moment your order is placed, every step is optimised to ensure quick processing. Our team is skilled in managing your books, ensuring they are printed, bound, and ready for dispatch without unnecessary delays.
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Advanced Technology: We leverage the latest digital printing technology to expedite production times. Our equipment is state-of-the-art and capable of producing high-quality prints quickly.
Our Universe sewing machine stands out for short-run thread-sewn books. This advanced technology allows us to offer durable, beautiful, thread-sewn books that meet the highest quality standards, even for single copies.
Unit costs vary greatly depending on the book's specifications, but for example, an A5 book with 100 mono pages and 200 copies will be £2.17 per copy.
You can use our book printing calculator to get an instant price for your book.
Yes, we offer custom book sizes to suit the unique needs of our customers. You can choose any size for your book up to a maximum dimension of 320x320mm.
This flexibility allows for a high degree of customisation, enabling you to design your book exactly how you envision it, whether it's a pocket-sized edition for easy transport or a large, visually impactful volume for showcasing high-quality photography or artwork.
Your Trusted Partner for Book Binding
At Imprint Digital, we have built our reputation on providing specialist binding services in the UK. With years of experience in traditional and innovative binding techniques, we deliver exceptional quality, reliability, and speed, making us the first choice for publishers, authors, and businesses nationwide.
Fast Turnaround
We understand the importance of meeting deadlines. That's why we start processing your order as soon as it's received. UK customers can expect to receive their books within five days.
Exceptional Quality
Our trade bookbinding services deliver superior quality, featuring vibrant colours and high-contrast black-and-white images. We use the machines from Kolbus, Mitabind, Canon and Ricoh and always guarantee outstanding results.
Professional UK Book Binder
All books are printed and bound at our facility in Exeter, United Kingdom. This approach gives us complete control over quality. If anything doesn't meet our stringent standards, we'll reprint it at no additional cost or delay to you.
