Custom Paperback Book Printing
Are you looking to print paperback books that combine exceptional quality with affordability? We produce high-quality paperback books that meet industry standards while remaining accessible to everyone. Don't just take our word for it; we have over 110 five-star reviews.
Quality Paperback Books
- Paperback printing short runs from 10 copies
- Print up to 1000 pages
- Fast turnaround and UK delivery
- Any size up to 310mm Square
- Highly competitive price
Whether you're publishing fiction, non-fiction, children's books, or manuals, our paperback books are perfect for any genre. Authors, publishers, and organisations trust us for our commitment to quality and customer service.
All of our paperback printing is done from our own UK printing and binding factory. Because we handle the entire paperback printing process from start to finish, we can ensure high quality results every time.

Why Choose Our Paperback Book Printing?
- Exceptional Quality: Our paperback book printing, also known as Perfect Bound printing, are widely chosen by customers for their excellent quality at an affordable price. Each book is produced to ensure a high-quality finish that stands out.
- Affordable Pricing: We offer competitive pricing without sacrificing the excellence our customers have come to expect.
- Fast Turnaround Times: Our efficient production process ensures a quick turnaround, perfect for tight deadlines. We often deliver within five working days.
- In-House Production: We produce all our books in-house, allowing us to maintain strict quality control from start to finish.
- Thorough Inspection: Every book undergoes a careful hand inspection. We guarantee quality printing, binding, and trimming, so you receive flawless paperback books every time.
Easy and Streamlined Ordering Process
Our straightforward process makes it easy to place your order with clear instructions at every step:
- Step 1: Get an Instant Quote: Use our online price calculator for an immediate paperback book printing quote. It's simple and user-friendly.
- Step 2: Upload Files – Upload your print-ready files. We’ll review them to ensure they meet our digital printing guidelines.
- Step 3: Proof Review – Receive a digital proof and text sample PDF. Check carefully to confirm the cover fits as intended.
- Step 4: Printing – Once approved, we print the covers and text, then sew the sheets into bookblocks.
- Step 5: Binding – Printed and sewn bookblocks them have their soft case cover bound onto them, followed by a final quality check.
- Step 6: Delivery – All the books we print are securely packaged and shipped via DPD, Parcelforce, or pallet courier. Express delivery is available for urgent orders.
Get Started with Your Paperback Book Printing Today
Ready to print your own paperback books and bring them to life? We're here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today to start your printing project and experience the perfect blend of quality, affordability, and speed.
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Types of Paperback Books We Print
At Imprint Digital, we have worked with many people and businesses with printing their paperback books, all with different sizes and requirements. Because we handle every step of the paperback printing process, we can match your requirements to make the perfect book for you.
Some of the popular types of paperback books we print are:
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- Popular Sizes: Royal (234 x 156mm), A5 (210 x 148mm), Custom sizes
- Recommended Paper: 70–120gsm bookwove (cream or white)
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- Popular Sizes: Standard Comic (260 x 170mm), A4 (297 x 210mm)
- Recommended Paper: 115–150gsm silk or gloss for vibrant colours
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- Popular Sizes: A4 (297 x 210mm) to 310mm Square sizes
- Recommended Paper: 130–170gsm silk or gloss for vibrant colours
- Yearbooks & Leavers Books
- Popular Sizes: A4 (297 x 210mm)
- Recommended Paper: 115–150gsm uncoated white paper (ideal for note-taking)
- Cookbooks & Recipes
- Popular Sizes: Square (210 x 210mm), A4 (297 x 210mm)
- Recommended Paper: 130–150gsm silk or gloss (wipe-clean, durable)

The Paper Types We Use For Paperback Book Printing
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.
Coated Paper
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.
Finding The Right Type of Paper Stock
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.
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Experience High-Quality Paperback Book Printing Today
Tired of confusing pricing or unclear quality from other printers? We make it simple—fill out your printing details using our easy to use from and receive a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your paperback printing project.
Or, if you would like to get more of a feel about our paperback book printing first, ask for a sample to see the quality of our printing and binding for yourself. Whether you need to print one book or a thousand, we're here to help you every step of the way.