Custom Book Printing
Hardcover Book Printing
custom book printing services for authors, self-publishers, independent publishers, businesses, and Kickstarter creators. We print hardcover books, paperback books, board books, saddle-stitched booklets, spiral-bound books, and special editions — all with full-color offset quality. Every book is fully customizable: choose your trim size, paper stock, binding style, and cover finish. Whether you need 100 copies or 50,000, our team supports you from file preparation through to delivery. Ready to get started? Use our instant quote calculator below for a price estimate, or keep reading to learn about our printing options, quality standards, and process.
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Book Paper Options
Cover and Interior Materials
Choosing the right paper is essential to balance visual impact, durability, and interactivity:
Gloss Art Paper
Bright and vibrant, perfect for illustration-heavy books, comics, and colorful artwork.
Common weights:
80–157 gsm (54–106 lb text) 200–350 gsm (74–129 lb cover)
Matte Art Paper
Smooth and elegant with a soft, premium sheen—ideal for art books, photography, and high-quality printing.
Common weights:
80–157 gsm (54–106 lb text) 200–300 gsm (74–111 lb cover)
Uncoated Paper
Excellent for writing, coloring, journaling, and activity books—provides a natural look with no glare or coating.
Common weights:
80–180 gsm (54–122 lb text)
Finish Options
We offer a full range of finishing options to make your hardcover book stand out and look truly professional. These include:
Gloss Lamination
Shiny and reflective, perfect for vibrant graphics and photos.
Varnishing
Glossy highlights on specific areas for a striking contrast.
Matte Lamination
Smooth and non-reflective for a simple yet professional design.
Soft Touch
Similar to matte lamination, but the resulting surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel.
Spot UV
A glossy finish applied to specific areas for a bold and distinct look.
Foil Stamping
Metallic or pigmented foil for a shiny, eye-catching effect.
Emboss
Raised designs for added texture and elegance.
Deboss
A recessed design that creates a tactile impression on the cover, adding texture and sophistication.
Gilded Edges
Thin metallic foil—usually gold, silver, or bronze—is applied to the trimmed edges of your book's pages.
Painted Edges
Custom patterns and images are sprayed on the edges for a truly unique appearance.
Holographic Cover
Print your design on a special paper that reflects light in a rainbow-like pattern.
Leather Cover
Wrap your book in a durable synthetic leather material.
Cloth Cover
Cover your book with woven linen or cotton fabric .
Perforated Line
A row of small holes that makes it easy to tear off part of the paper.
Tear Strip
A built-in tape that allows the paper to be opened easily and cleanly by pulling along the strip.
Binding Choices
Printing and binding go hand-in-hand. At QinPrinting, we offer a full range of binding options to suit your book’s genre, purpose, and budget. Here’s a quick overview:
Sewn Perfect Bound
A widely used style for graphic novels, this method involves printing and folding interior pages into groups (signatures), stitching them together, and gluing them into a softcover.
Hardcover Binding
Durable and elegant, hardcover books are sewn together and cased in with thick covers. Great for professional and long-lasting projects.
Saddle Stitch Binding
Simple and affordable, this method uses staples to hold pages together. Best for smaller booklets with 4–64 pages like comic books, manuals, and coloring books.
Spiral & Wire-O Binding
Spiral and Wire-O bindings both use a punch-and-bind method, allowing books to lay completely flat and pages to turn 360°.
Board Book Binding
Board book binding is designed for books that need to stay open on a flat surface—making it easier to use without holding the pages down.
Why Choose Our Book Printing Services
Factory-Direct Pricing
We print in our own facility in China, one of the world’s largest centers for book manufacturing. This means you get offset quality at factory-direct prices, typically 30–40% less than comparable US printers. No middlemen, no markups.
Professional Offset Quality
We run full-color offset presses with GMG color proofing, delivering consistent, accurate color from the first copy to the last. This is especially important for art books, photography books, coffee table books, and any project where print quality is non-negotiable.
Full Customization, Endless Options
Every detail of your book is customizable: trim size, paper stock, binding style, cover material, and finishes including foil stamping, spot UV, embossing, painted edges, dust jackets, and slipcases. If you can design it, we can print it.
Dedicated Support from File to Delivery
You get a dedicated printing specialist who responds within 24 hours. Our prepress team checks your files for free before production. After printing, we send you photos or video of the finished books for approval before shipping. No surprises.
Trusted by Thousands of Authors and Publishers
We’ve printed books for independent authors, self-publishers, Kickstarter creators, and established publishing houses for over 10 years. Our Trustpilot rating is 4.9 stars from 280+ reviews. You can also order a sample pack to see and feel our print quality before committing.