Thesis and Dissertation Printing and Binding
For over two decades, our expertise has been in crafting both paperback and hardback books with exceptional skill. Recently, we've observed a notable surge in demand for thesis and dissertation printing – an area where our capabilities truly shine.Â






Our state-of-the-art hardback binding equipment enables us to bind your thesis or dissertation as a sewn-hardback book.
Whether you envision your thesis or dissertation as a sleek paperback or a robust, casebound hardback, we are here to bring that vision to life. Each choice guarantees a high-quality, professionally printed and bound book that resonates with academic excellence.
Our commitment to quality is unwavering, and being a fully in-house operation allows us to conduct rigorous quality checks on every single project. This ensures that the final product exceeds your expectations.


From the first moment they guided me through what to do, always available to chat and to advise. I was concerned that I was getting all this help and I was only going to be buying the minimum of 10 books, but they were fabulous! Particularly Louise who never once led me wrong and talked me through the right font, spacing, designing and anything else I threw at her! I was not treated any differently to someone who was ordering 100 copies! Louise always gave me the impression that I was as important as anyone else and it didn’t matter if I was buying 10 copies or 1,000!
The finished book was delivered quickly and was fabulous! They even helped me to keep my husband from being alerted by putting the proof book in a plain padded envelope without putting their business name on the front!
I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to have their ‘book’ turned into a genuine ‘book’. My heartfelt thanks for everything.
The quality and speed of customer service offered by the team at Imprint Digital is second to none. There was a mistake relating to my order and I know from running my own business that it's not about the mistake, it's about the reaction to the mistake - and their response was first class in all respects.
I will hopefully have more printing requirements in the near future and Imprint Digital will certainly my first port of call.
This time around, my order had a very short deadline, due to a bookshop offering to stock my new title. I got in touch and placed an order, and the team went above and beyond to help me meet the deadline. Not only that, but even without a printed proof copy this time around (due to time constraints on my end), the books still look absolutely perfect.
This company have my loyalty for life, and I wouldn't consider any other printer when it comes to my next projects. Thank you to the whole team.
They do a good sample book too, of their different paper options and what not. I'd recommend getting hold of that before ordering prints from them; it helped me a lot.
It wasn't a small order, 500 hardback books of nearly 400 pages (63,000 words) in A4 with 200 colour and black and white photographs/maps and diagrams.
I'd never written a book before so asked for advice and suggestions, Evie was the pre-production assistant who took me by the hand and guided me through the entire process !
Nothing was too much trouble for her and her replies to my constant emails were almost instant and always within a few hours at worst. She added the title to the spine, helped direct me for an ISBN number, pointed out any little layout issues and many other things.
I was sent a very clever 'guide to paper type, layout, font sizes and 'french flaps' to name a few, this guide was free of charge and helped me decide how to go about things and also that Imprint Digital were the people to go to!
I had 3 different proof copies sent to me, all were received within a week of me sending yet another revised file and all at no extra cost!
The quality is excellent and no payment was required until the order was sent to print.
When it came to printing and despatch, I suggested a date and the pallet arrived at my home address by 10 am the morning after it had left their unit in Exeter some 280 miles away.
I cannot speak highly enough of Imprint Digital and would recomend others use them. I will certainly be using them again for any subsequent printing jobs.
I wish I could give them 10 stars !!!!
I will definitely be printing with David and his team again!
Nothing was too much trouble.
I look forward to working with them again.
Evie and David and Print Team are amazing. The costs were very competitive with all the competitors.
So thank you so much this is my second order of 100 books. Regards 👏👏👏👏
More importantly, the books themselves are beautifully produced and exactly as I hoped they would they would be.
I am now very much looking forward to working with the team in future.
My order was processed on a Monday and by Thursday morning I received my order – ready to send out to my own customers and to stock local retail outlets.
First class service!
As specialist book printers, we work with a variety of customers to produce some unique books. A growing trend for us is our thesis and dissertation printing. We have produced a number of books in this genre as casebound hardback books with various unique options such as; cover foiling, embossing and spot UV.
You can have your thesis or dissertation printed and bound at almost any size as a paperback or a hardback. Our most common size for thesis and dissertation printing is in either Royal format (234x156mm) or A4 format (297x210mm).
If your thesis or dissertation is at a custom size, as long as it is over A6 and under A4 landscape then we will be able to print and bind it as a paperback or a hardback book.
We have a vast range of paper types to choose from depending on the content of your book. Our most popular paper types are below;
80gsm Opaque - Good for nonfiction books and good for keeping the costs low. Opaque 80gsm is our cheapest paper and helps with cheap book printing if you are on a budget.
100gsm Opaque - Also good for non-fiction books. As it is a heavier paper than the opaque 80gsm it is better for colour images as there will be less show through. It is more expensive than the opaque 80gsm but only by a little.
80gsm Munken Bookwove White - This is the standard paper for novels and fiction titles. It is a slightly off-white paper with a slightly rough/textured feel. It is also good for ‘bulking’ up the book as it is slightly thicker than the 80gsm and 100gsm opaque papers.
80gsm Munken Bookwove Cream - This is the same paper as the Bookwove White but as the name suggests, this is the cream version. Again this paper is mostly used for novels and for making the spine of your book bigger.
100gsm Recycled - A popular paper for non-fiction titles. This is our recycled paper which is a white similar to the 100gsm Opaque but has a slightly rougher feel but is smoother than the Bookwove papers.
We also offer a range of coated papers from 115gsm to 170gsm which are good for printing photographs and high-quality images. We are able to print any number of pages in a plate section on the coated papers and then insert them into the book. This is a great option if you want to have the text printed on the nice Bookwove paper and have some colour images on 130gsm coated paper.
If you are struggling to decide on the paper you want please visit our blog post on paper types or get in contact with us directly to discuss your options. If the paper you want is not listed above or on our website, we may be able to order it in.
For our casebound hardback books, we use a 135gsm coloured wibalin cover wrapped around a 2750 micron board or we can use a PPC cover wrapped around the same board instead of the coloured wibalin. This is by far the most popular option with dissertation printing as it provides the best protection for our book and will certainly last several lifetimes if it is cared for.
For our paperback covers, we use 240gsm cover board; however, other thicknesses are available. After printing, we usually apply a laminate, this would be either a gloss or matt lamination. For hardback books We are able to offer extra unique touches to our covers such as spot UV, please enquire for more details.
We offer various options to add a touch of elegance and professionalism:
- Foiling: Add a metallic or colored foil to your book cover for a luxurious and eye-catching effect. Foiling can be used for logos, titles, or other design elements to make them stand out.
- Embossing: Create a raised or 3D effect on specific areas of your cover. Embossing adds a tactile dimension to your booklet, making it more engaging and visually appealing.
- Shrink Wrapping: Ensure your booklets arrive in pristine condition with shrink wrapping. This protects each booklet during transport and provides a professional finish for distribution or retail display.
These extras can significantly elevate the look and feel of your hardback book, making them stand out and leaving a lasting impression on your audience.
Perfect bound paperbacks come with a minimum spine width of 3 mm, which roughly equates to a 36-page book printed on our 80gsm munken bookwove paper. The maximum spine width is 50 mm which when printed on our 80gsm bookwove paper would equate to roughly 720 pages or 950 pages when printed on our 80gsm opaque paper. You can use our spine width calculator to work out the spine width for your dissertation.
If you need more details about our hardback printing, please get in touch with us. You can call us at 01392 851550 or drop an email to info@imprintdigital.com.
We are also happy to send you a sample booklet showcasing various papers. To assist you in understanding the benefits of saddle-stitched booklets, we have an informative blog post that explores their advantages. Don't hesitate to contact us for more information or to request samples.
A personal service
Our family-owned printing company is dedicated to offering a personal touch in our services. With a compact team, you'll receive focused and consistent support from our experienced pre-press team. This approach fosters strong relationships and ensures personalized care for each of your saddle-stitched booklet projects, reflecting our commitment to customer satisfaction.
Specialist Printing
With over 20 years of experience in printing, we have mastered the techniques required to produce exceptional saddle-stitched booklets. Each staff member is not only expertly trained in their field but also receives ongoing training to stay abreast of the latest technological advancements. This commitment to expertise ensures we deliver top-quality results every time.
Quality control
Throughout the production of your saddle-stitched booklet, our team meticulously inspects each stage to ensure the highest quality. This rigorous quality control is a cornerstone of our business, reflecting our dedication to producing some of the finest booklets in the industry. We invite you to explore our reviews and testimonials to see the high standards we consistently achieve.