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The perfect binding choice for your next book or high-end publication!

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Soft Cover Perfect Bound Books

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The perfect binding choice for your next book or high-end publication!

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finishing Square	Size 4.75 x 4.75 Inches Square	Paper 100 lb. Gloss Cover	pages 2 Pages Prints on Outside Cover	colors Colour Front Side Only	Coating No Coating
100 lb. Uncoated Cover 100 lb. Uncoated Cover A smooth uncoated finish makes this paper perfect for booklet covers, as well as brochures or postcards that need to be written on. It is best for light coverage artwork, as bright colours and images tend to look muted. 100 lb. Gloss Cover 100 lb. Gloss Cover 100lb Gloss Cover is perfect for the covers of catalogs and booklets as the gloss finish is ideal for images, bold patterns, and bright colours. This stock is designed to fold cleanly and provide structure for a soft-cover book. 100 lb. Silk Cover 100 lb. Silk Cover With a silky matte finish and an stiff, heavy feel, this paper is an excellent choice for the covers of catalogs and booklets, postcards, and other promotional items. 100 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Smooth Cover (12.8 pt.) FSC® ♻ 100% Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper This reliable, FSC certified & 100% sustainable recycled multipurpose paper is ideal for commercial printing. It is made from 100% post-consumer fiber, with biogas as the primary energy source. The smooth finish makes it an ecological alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich colour quality every time. It can be used for high-end magazines and publications, brochures, mass-mailing and all promotional pieces that need an ecological touch. Rolland’s Enviro product line always offers superior colour reproduction and remarkable brightness with the smallest environmental footprint in North America’s paper industry. Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb. Read More about Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper
8.5 x 11 Inches Portrait 11 x 8.5 Inches Landscape This size of booklet will have the binding on the long (11") dimension, and will open up like a Calendar. 5.5 x 8.5 Inches Portrait 8.5 x 5.5 Inches Landscape 4.25 x 5.5 Inches Portrait 5.5 x 4.25 Inches Landscape 4.625 x 6.5 Inches Portrait 6.5 x 4.625 Inches Landscape 6 x 9 Inches Portrait 9 x 6 Inches Landscape 9 x 12 Inches Portrait 12 x 9 Inches Landscape This size of booklet will have the binding on the long (12") dimension, and will open up like a Calendar. 8 x 8 Inches Square 9 x 9 Inches Square 5 x 5 Inches Square 4.75 x 4.75 Inches Square
4 Pages Prints on all Cover sides 2 Pages Prints on Outside Cover
Colour Both Sides Colour Both Sides The 4 main process colours will be used to print on both sides of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template. Colour Front Side Only Colour Front Side Only The 4 main process colours will be used to print on the front side only of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template.
Score Score The greeting card will be scored in half, and shipped flat to make it easier to write personalized inscriptions on the inside of that card.
No Coating No Coating When this option is chosen, no additional coatings will be applied to the piece. If the quantity is great enough, Newprint production may choose to apply an AQ coating to ensure the ink is protected from scuffing. The type of coating will be the matching finish to your paper selection. Gloss Lamination on Outside Matte Lamination on Outside Velvet Lamination on Outside Gloss UV on Outside Cover Gloss AQ on Outside Cover Semi-Gloss AQ AQ is short for Aqueous Coating. This is a gloss, environmentally friendly, water-based coating that provides additional gloss and protection, and can be written on with a ballpoint pen. It can be applied to one or both sides of the printed piece. Matte AQ on Outside Cover Matte AQ AQ is short for Aqueous Coating. This is a matte, environmentally friendly, water-based coating that provides additional protection with a softer finish, and can be written on with a ballpoint pen. It can be applied to one or both sides of the printed piece.
Landscape Landscape The piece will be a rectangle, with the width being the larger of the two dimensions, creating a landscape piece. Portrait Portrait The piece will be a rectangle, with the height being the larger of the two dimensions, creating a portrait piece. Square
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Size 8.5 x 11 Inches Portrait	Paper 60 lb. Uncoated Text	pages 48 Pages	colors Colour Both Sides	book binding Perfect Bind	Coating none	finishing none
60 lb. Uncoated Text 60lb Uncoated Text Also known as book or offset paper, this thinner, lightweight stock is often used for publication interiors, sell sheets and letterheads. The finish is ideal for items that need to be written on. 70 lb. Uncoated Text 70 lb. Uncoated Text Ideal for letterheads, proposals, personal and professional communication, 70lb Uncoated is a smooth, mid-weight stock. The uncoated finish is perfect for writing and overprinting. This is an ideal choice for long runs of flyers, and is also ideal for Multi-Page Saddle Books up to 64 pages. As well, it can be used for coil or perfect bound books with a high page count (up to 400 pages). 80 lb. Uncoated Text 80lb Uncoated Text This stock is well suited for detailed, crisp printing without sacrificing the ability to easily write on the paper. It is commonly used for brochures or the inside pages of catalogs. 100 lb. Uncoated Text 100 lb. Uncoated Text 100lb Uncoated paper is luxurious and provides an ideal surface for excellent coverage. This stock can also be used for high end notepads, sketchbooks, or catalogs. 60 lb. Gloss Text 60lb Gloss Text 60lb Gloss stock offers a bright, glossy finish and opacity for multi-colour promotional pieces such as flyers, brochures, and posters. 70 lb. Gloss Text 70 lb. Gloss Text This stock is an economical choice for high volume log run projects, such as indoor advertisement posters or mailings. It is best suited for light designs to counter see-through that will occur with very dark images and text. 80 lb. Gloss Text 80lb Gloss Text This is standard glossy paper stock, about as thick as a light magazine cover. The shiny finish provides an excellent opaque base for rich process colour printing. This is a very popular stock for brochure printing, catalog Inserts, flyers, posters, etc. 100 lb. Gloss Text 100lb Gloss Text 100lb gloss paper is typically chosen for its polished texture, flashy appearance, heavier weight, and superb colour-contrast qualities. Gloss is best used on full colour designs that have bright solids, photographs or bold patterns. 60 lb. Silk Text 60lb Silk Text 60lb Silk stock offers a smooth, silky finish and opacity which is ideal for brochures, posters, or flyers. 70 lb. Silk Text 70 lb. Silk Text This silk finish paper is available for brochures, posters, and the inside pages of catalogs. The silk finish is ideal for large blocks of text as there is no glare. This is also a lower cost option for long runs. 80 lb. Silk Text 80lb Silk Text This stock is finely coated with a non-gloss finish. It provides an excellent opaque base for easy to read, crisp typography. Standard Uses include Brochures, Newsletters, Catalog Inserts, and Flyers, etc. 100 lb. Silk Text 100lb Silk Text Heavier than 80lb text for a more substantial feeling piece, this stock provides a non-glossy, opaque base for detailed, crisp printing. this is ideal for high-end brochures, catalogs, and posters. 100 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Smooth Text FSC® ♻ 100% Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper This reliable, FSC certified & 100% sustainable recycled multipurpose paper is ideal for commercial printing. It is made from 100% post-consumer fiber, with biogas as the primary energy source. The smooth finish makes it an ecological alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich colour quality every time. It can be used for high-end magazines and publications, brochures, mass-mailing and all promotional pieces that need an ecological touch. Rolland’s Enviro product line always offers superior colour reproduction and remarkable brightness with the smallest environmental footprint in North America’s paper industry. Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb. Read More about Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper 80 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Satin Text FSC® ♻ 100% Satin Rolland Enviro Paper This unmatched uncoated hybrid paper offers a luxuriously smooth satin finish. It also folds easily. USAGE: High-end magazines and publications, Promotions, All documents with color and details Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of: TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb Read More about Satin Rolland Enviro Paper 60 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Smooth Text FSC® ♻ 100% Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper This reliable, FSC certified & 100% sustainable recycled multipurpose paper is ideal for commercial printing. It is made from 100% post-consumer fiber, with biogas as the primary energy source. The smooth finish makes it an ecological alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich colour quality every time. It can be used for high-end magazines and publications, brochures, mass-mailing and all promotional pieces that need an ecological touch. Rolland’s Enviro product line always offers superior colour reproduction and remarkable brightness with the smallest environmental footprint in North America’s paper industry. Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb. Read More about Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper 70 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Smooth Text FSC® ♻ 100% Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper This reliable, FSC certified & 100% sustainable recycled multipurpose paper is ideal for commercial printing. It is made from 100% post-consumer fiber, with biogas as the primary energy source. The smooth finish makes it an ecological alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich colour quality every time. It can be used for high-end magazines and publications, brochures, mass-mailing and all promotional pieces that need an ecological touch. Rolland’s Enviro product line always offers superior colour reproduction and remarkable brightness with the smallest environmental footprint in North America’s paper industry. Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb. Read More about Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper 80 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Smooth Text FSC® ♻ 100% Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper This reliable, multipurpose paper is ideal for commercial printing. Its smooth finish makes it an ecological alternative that displays an impeccable look and rich color quality every time. USAGE: High-end magazines and publications, Brochures, Mass-mailing, All promotional pieces that need an ecological touch. Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of: TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb Read More about Smooth Rolland Enviro Paper 60 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Satin Text FSC® ♻ 100% Satin Rolland Enviro Paper This unmatched uncoated hybrid paper offers a luxuriously smooth satin finish. It also folds easily. USAGE: High-end magazines and publications, Promotions, All documents with color and details Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of: TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb Read More about Satin Rolland Enviro Paper 70 lb. Rolland Enviro™ Satin Text FSC® ♻ 100% Satin Rolland Enviro Paper This unmatched uncoated hybrid paper offers a luxuriously smooth satin finish. It also folds easily. USAGE: High-end magazines and publications, Promotions, All documents with color and details Use a ton of Rolland Enviro Print rather than a virgin paper and save the equivalent of: TREES 24 WATER 1,773 gallons GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3,402 lb Read More about Satin Rolland Enviro Paper 60 lb. Husky® Opaque Smooth Text SFI® Certified Sourcing Husky® Opaque This high-quality paper comes from SFI certified forests, with good opacity for minimal show-through. It has reliable on-press performance and outstanding results, with increased longevity. A smooth uniform surface ensures great print reproduction. This paper is very versatile but especially good for textbooks and sketchbooks, as well as catalogues, bulletins, financial documents and manuals. 70 lb. Husky® Opaque Smooth Text SFI® Certified Sourcing Husky® Opaque This high-quality paper comes from SFI certified forests, with good opacity for minimal show-through. It has reliable on-press performance and outstanding results, with increased longevity. A smooth uniform surface ensures great print reproduction. This paper is very versatile but especially good for textbooks and sketchbooks, as well as catalogues, bulletins, financial documents and manuals. 80 lb. Husky® Opaque Smooth Text SFI® Certified Sourcing Husky® Opaque This high-quality paper comes from SFI certified forests, with good opacity for minimal show-through. It has reliable on-press performance and outstanding results, with increased longevity. A smooth uniform surface ensures great print reproduction. This paper is very versatile but especially good for textbooks and sketchbooks, as well as catalogues, bulletins, financial documents and manuals.
8.5 x 11 Inches Portrait 11 x 8.5 Inches Landscape 5.5 x 8.5 Inches Portrait 8.5 x 5.5 Inches Landscape 4.25 x 5.5 Inches Portrait 5.5 x 4.25 Inches Landscape 4.625 x 6.5 Inches Portrait 6.5 x 4.625 Inches Landscape 6 x 9 Inches Portrait 9 x 6 Inches Landscape 9 x 12 Inches Portrait 12 x 9 Inches Landscape 8 x 8 Inches Square 9 x 9 Inches Square 5 x 5 Inches Square 4.75 x 4.75 Inches Square
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Colour Both Sides Colour Both Sides The 4 main process colours will be used to print on both sides of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template. Colour Both Sides Colour Both Sides The 4 main process colours will be used to print on both sides of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template. Colour Both Sides Colour Both Sides The 4 main process colours will be used to print on both sides of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template. Colour Both Sides Colour Both Sides The 4 main process colours will be used to print on both sides of the selected paper. Colours other than CMYK that are used in your design file will automatically be converted. For optimum results and less variances from screen to print, please ensure your artwork is created in CMYK. If you are using a pre-designed template, you do not have to worry about the colours being off except for any elements you add to the template. 1/1 (Black Ink Both Sides) 1/1 (Black Ink Both Sides) This option will produce a piece that is printed with Black ink on both sides. If any other colours are present in the uploaded file, they will be converted to black or greyscale.
Perfect Bind Perfect Bind Perfect binding is commonly seen in catalogs and paperback novels. The cover is wrapped around the inside pages and glued on the spine and 1/4" on the front and back for added strength. This style is best suited for books with a higher page count, as the spine has to be at least 1/4" thick.
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Perfect bound offers an appealing combination of aesthetics and quality. The front cover is bent to create a spine. Then the pages are glued to the spine. This creates a smooth front edge. Heavyweight cardstock paper is used for the cover.

Perfect bound softcover printing is most commonly used for softcover books (paperbacks), magazines, journals, manuals, catalogs, and luxury brochures.
Ideal for high page count books and publications.
Printable spine offers more printing space and makes Perfect bound softcover books easy to find on the shelf.
Our stock selection for both covers and inner pages will ensure your book looks just the way you want.
You can print any number of books from 10 to 25000+.
Simple to understand ordering process ensures your online order will be processed quickly.
To help you with your design we have made an Adobe InDesign template for you to download.

DESIGN GUIDELINES - PLEASE READ:

Our comprehensive guide will help you download the template, create a print-ready file and export it, so you can upload the PDF to the system without problems.

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We will need to calculate the spine width so you can add that width to your book cover design (gutter). It depends on the number of pages and the paper you choose, so you will need to contact us after you place your order.

Other book binding types available:

If you need help deciding on the best binding style for your book, read our comparison of available options.

In case you would like a saddle-stitched book, check Saddle Stitch Book self Cover or Saddle Stitch Booklet with Cover.

For the book you can open up to full 360 degrees choose either Wire O binding or Coil binding.

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Order of Product Part Options:	7,2,1,3,4,6;2,1,3,4,5,6,7
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Soft Cover Perfect Bound Books FAQ

What is Perfect Binding?

Perfect Binding, commonly called "Soft Cover" or "Paperback" binding, is a binding method where the inside pages are stacked on top of each other, and the cover is wrapped around and glued in place. It is called Perfect Binding because the books are trimmed on the 3 non-spine edges after binding, producing a "perfect" finish as the pages all line up and the book has sharp square corners.

Other telltale features of this binding method are the square spine that is often printed on and the "hinges" on the front and back covers.

These hinges are created because the cover is not only glued on the face of the spine but on the front and back cover as well. The usual glue area is .25" from the edge of the spine to ensure the cover and pages stay secure.

What is the minimum page count for Perfect Binding?

The minimum page count is generally 48 inside pages. However, the thickness of the paper does have an impact. The true minimum is not a certain number of pages but the overall thickness of the finished piece. Perfect binding requires the book to be a minimum of .125" thick otherwise the pages might not glue properly and could fall out. Therefore if a thicker paper is chosen, 44 or 40 pages might be possible, whereas if a thinner paper is desired, 52 or 56 pages might be needed to get up to the required thickness.

What is the maximum page count possible?

Page counts up to 400 pages can be done with Perfect Binding, but extra caution is needed for such high numbers of pages. This is due to the structure of the binding and the fact that the book should not be opened too far, or there is a risk of breaking the spine. Therefore a book with smaller dimensions might not have enough space for sufficient margins to keep the content far away enough from the spine gutter.

If a thick book is desired and/or the application requires the book to open wide and lay flat on a table, there is a specific type of perfect binding called "lay flat" binding that, as the name suggests, would allow this without risking the spine breaking. This is not the standard for perfect binding as there are additional operations required, so if this is needed, then a custom estimate would be required.

Does Perfect Binding allow for printing on the spine?

Perfect Binding is the only binding method, aside from Hardcover (Case) Binding, that allows for printing on the spine and therefore is very popular for publications that will be stored on shelves, such as novels, magazines, catalogs, or manuals. It is also useful if there is a desire for artwork on the spine to add an extra touch.

Perfect Binding is usually the preferred option for these applications as Hardcover (Case) Binding is much more expensive, as unless the quantity is in the thousands (say 5000+), much of the work is still done by hand or mostly by hand.

We can print on the spine, however, it first needs to be calculated based on the number of pages and the thickness of the inside paper. It is recommended that you upload your print-ready file with the page size set as the trim + bleed and then email our support team to provide you with the thickness of the spine so you can submit the file separately.

What are the margins required when designing files for Perfect Binding?

The general margins for booklets is a minimum of .25" or 1/4" on all edges. However, an additional margin of .25" or 1/4" should be allowed on the spine edge (for a total of .5" or 1/2"). This includes space for the glue itself as well as margin to ensure that no content "falls" into the spine and becomes difficult to read or obscured.

What are the advantages of Perfect Binding?

It allows for printing on the spine, ideal for book titles, issue numbers, seasons, etc.
It has a very clean, professional finish due to the final trim.
Because the books are so square, they stack very well.
It allows for a wide range of page counts.
While Perfect Binding does cost more than other binding methods, it is still a fairly economical binding method for a very professional finish.
This binding method works for a wide range of applications, such as product catalogs, magazines, manuals, company profiles, or novels.

What would you suggest for a magazine-style paper?

You should be fine with the 100# text paper.

Is there a way I can order a proof version of the book, so I know what it feels like?

The hard copy proof can be ordered by selecting it from the Proof Group dropdown list.

Does the book size on the website refer to opened or closed-book size?

The size refers to a single page size, so that is the size of a closed book.

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