Types of book binding
Compare all of our book binding options to find the right choice for your next project.
Saddle stitch
- From £22
- Minimum pages: 8
- Maximum pages: 40
- Minimum quantity: 1
- Production time: From 1 day
- Delivery: From 1 day
- Cover type: Paperback
- Recycled papers: Yes
- Textured papers: Yes
- Foiling: Yes
- Lamination: Yes
How it's made
Sometimes called stapled binding, folded sheets of paper are stacked together and then stapled along the crease of the fold. Commonly used for booklets, magazines, and pamphlets with a small number of pages.
Perfect bound
- From £40
- Minimum pages: 20
- Maximum pages: 400
- Minimum quantity: 1
- Production time: From 3 days
- Delivery: From 1 day
- Cover type: Paperback
- Recycled papers: Yes
- Textured papers: Yes
- Foiling: Yes
- Lamination: Yes
How it's made
Individual pages are stacked together and glued along the spine with a strong, flexible adhesive. Pages are trimmed to create a clean edge, and the cover is attached to the spine with glue. Commonly used for paperback books and professional brochures.
Spiral bound
- From £15
- Minimum pages: 4
- Maximum pages: 80
- Minimum quantity: 1
- Production time: From 2 days
- Delivery: From 1 day
- Cover type: Paperback
- Recycled papers: Yes
- Textured papers: Yes
- Foiling: Yes
- Lamination: Yes
How it's made
Holes are punched along the edge of a stack of pages, and a continuous spiral wire coil is threaded through to bind the pages together creating a flexible, durable spine that allows the book to lay flat when open. It’s often used for calendars and manuals.
Case bound
- From £132
- Minimum pages: 32
- Maximum pages: 400
- Minimum quantity: 20
- Production time: From 6 days
- Delivery: From 1 day
- Cover type: Hardback
- Recycled papers: No
- Textured papers: No
- Foiling: No
- Lamination: Yes
How it's made
A hardcover binding method where pages are glued together, and then attached to a rigid cover wrapped in paper. This method is typically used for high-quality, durable books like novels, coffee table books and photography books.
Glued
- From £19
- Minimum pages: 50
- Maximum pages: 100
- Minimum quantity: 5
- Production time: From 5 days
- Delivery: From 1 day
- Cover type: None
- Recycled papers: Yes
- Textured papers: No
- Foiling: No
- Lamination: No
How it's made
Most commonly used for tear-off pads, glued binding is created by stacking sheets of paper and then applying a strong adhesive to the edge, without a cover. This allows individual pages to be torn off easily when needed.
Folded
- From £12.50
- Minimum pages: 1
- Maximum pages: 2
- Minimum quantity: 1
- Production time: From 1 day
- Delivery: From 1 day
- Cover type: n/a
- Recycled papers: Yes
- Textured papers: Yes
- Foiling: No
- Lamination: Yes
How it's made
Created by folding sheets of paper into multiple panels, typically in a bi-fold or tri-fold format. The folds allow the leaflet to be compact while still offering several pages of information. Commonly used for flyers and promotional materials.
Thread sewn
- From: Get A Quote
- Minimum pages: 24
- Maximum pages: 396
- Minimum quantity: 1
- Production time: Get A Quote
- Delivery: Get A Quote
- Cover type: Hardback
- Recycled papers: No
- Textured papers: No
- Foiling: No
- Lamination: Yes
How it's made
A bookbinding technique where pages are sewn together using strong thread. This method creates a durable, flexible spine that allows the book to open flat. It’s commonly used for high-quality, long-lasting books, journals, and art books.
Lay flat
- From: Get A Quote
- Minimum pages: 28
- Maximum pages: 120
- Minimum quantity: 1
- Production time: Get A Quote
- Delivery: Get A Quote
- Cover type: Paperback or Hardback
- Recycled papers: Yes
- Textured papers: No
- Foiling: Yes
- Lamination: Yes
How it's made
Created with a binding method that allows the pages to stay flat when laid open. This is achieved through special binding techniques that let the spine bend without damaging the pages. Often used for photo books, or any book with two-page spreads.
Our most popular books and brochures
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Our Saddle Stitch Booklet printing uses staples to bind up to 40 pages together for a sleek finish.
Perfect Bound printing secures up to 400 pages to a wrap-around cover using strong adhesive.
Spiral Bound Book printing uses a sturdy metal wire binding, with up to 80 pages.
If you need extra space to get your message out there, explore our Folded Leaflet printing options.
From portfolios to prospectuses, nothing says professional like a custom printed Hardback Book.
Other ways to use book printing
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Choose from hardback, stapled, wire or glued binding for your branded or custom designed Notebooks.
From calendars to planners, create a place for the perfect list with custom Notepads.
The ideal way to stay organised while protecting your workspace, create custom Desk Pads.
Create a customised cover for your 2025 hardback Diary.
Create professional Magazines with saddle stitch binding, offering custom covers, and premium papers at budget-friendly prices.
Available through our Bespoke Service
Thread Sewn Books
Elevate your story with premium Thread Sewn Books, with hardback covers and a durable, flexible spine. Ideal for photo albums and coffee table books.
Lay Flat Books
Display your portfolio or photography with high-quality Lay Flat Books, perfect for designs where a two-page spread is important. Choose from a paperback or hardback cover.
Other Bespoke Products
If you are looking for a type of book binding you can't find on our site, get in touch with our Bespoke Team who can help get your unique project printed.
Customer spotlight
Explore the creative ways some of our customers use our book printing & binding services.
Activity Books
Mind charity created some self-care activity books as a free handout using our Saddle Stitch Booklets.
@bradfordcravenmind
Notebooks
Hannah Durham Illustration designed these Perfect Bound Notebooks with ruled inner pages for her online store.
@hannahdurhamillustration
Personalised Diaries
One of our customers printed their own Diary with a personalised hardback cover to keep them organised this year.
Foiled Notebooks
Wedding Stationers Birdhouse 197 created these branded Spiral Bound Notebooks with a gold foil design.
@birdhouse197
Wholesale Catalogues
Print shop Proper Good designed Perfect Bound product catalogues to hand out at trade shows.
@wearepropergood
