In short: Printseoul prints perfect-bound paperbacks from 100 copies, from 16 to 800 pages in multiples of 2, with custom trim sizes and matte or gloss laminated covers.
Specs you can choose
- Trim size: presets for 5.5 x 8.5 in, 6 x 9 in, 8.375 x 10.875 in, and 8.5 x 11 in, or a custom size from 4 to 11.8 in wide and 4 to 14.3 in high.
- Paper: gloss, matte, uncoated, and several specialty stocks, in weights from 100 to 300 gsm on the main coated papers.
- Cover: no finish, matte lamination, or gloss lamination, plus foil, spot UV, and embossing.
- Color: full color or black and white interiors.
Spine width and cover files
The spine depends on page count and paper thickness, so build the cover after the page count is final. Use the spine calculator and cover size calculator, and read how to calculate spine width.
Perfect binding or something else?
Choose perfect binding for books with enough pages to carry a spine. For thinner publications, saddle stitching is usually more economical, and for books that must lie flat, consider Wire-O. Compare them in the quote tool, or read saddle stitch vs. perfect binding.
Specs at a glance
| Minimum quantity | 100 copies |
|---|---|
| Page count | 16 to 800, even numbers |
| Typical trim | 5.5 x 8.5 in, 6 x 9 in, 8.5 x 11 in, or custom |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages can a perfect-bound book have?
In the Printseoul instant quote, perfect-bound books run from 16 to 800 pages in multiples of 2.
Can I print a custom trim size?
Yes, from 4 to 11.8 inches wide and 4 to 14.3 inches high (hardcover starts at 5.4 inches).
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