Perfect bound catalogue printing
Perfect Bound Books
Perfect Bound Documents
Perfect bound catalogue printing
Perfect Bound Books

Perfect Bound Books

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From luxury look-books to information hand-outs and catalogues, Perfect Bound Book printing is a great way to create sleek and professional marketing materials. Bound in sections for a premium look, we'll secure your inner pages to the wrap-around cover using a strong adhesive to make sure your finished product is long-lasting and worthy of the top spot on any bookshelf. Available with sustainable and luxury papers as well as foiled outer covers. More information

  • Wide range of sizes 
  • Print up to 400 pages 
  • Explore our book printing guide here
  • Download our step-by-step artwork guide here
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A4 portrait Silk paper Books with 40 pages. 300gsm covers and 130gsm inner pages, with double-sided print.

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A5 portrait Silk paper Books with 40 pages. 250gsm covers and 130gsm inner pages, with double-sided print.

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A4 portrait Recycled Uncoated Books with 40 pages. 300gsm covers and 120gsm inner pages, with double-sided print.

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Silk

Our most popular paper choice, the clean and crisp finish of Silk paper gives a sharp, defined finish to printed colours and designs.

Uncoated

For a flat modern finish with no surface coating, Uncoated paper offers a soft, touchable texture that's ideal for writing on.

Recycled Uncoated

Recycled Uncoated is off-white, with a coarse texture and rustic flecks throughout. It's uncoated surface gives print colours a sophisticated feel and a slightly muted finish.

Gloss

The smooth and shiny finish of our versatile Gloss paper creates the most vibrant, eye-catching print with defined and sharp colours, without the need to laminate.

Tintoretto Gesso

Meet our finest Italian paper. With a warm off-white hue and a hammered finish, Tintoretto Gesso brings a layer of prestige to your print. It's ideal for luxury designs.

Nettuno

Add a touch of class with Nettuno. Featuring a fine-lined texture, it has an understated simplicity that brings print to life with a retro feel.

Silk

Our most popular paper choice, the clean and crisp finish of Silk paper gives a sharp, defined finish to printed colours and designs.

Available weights

  • 130gsm
  • 250gsm
  • 300gsm
  • 350gsm

Best for

  • Vibrant designs
  • Affordable print
  • Versatile print

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • FSC certified
  • Chlorine-free
  • Wood-free

Uncoated

For a flat modern finish with no surface coating, Uncoated paper offers a soft, touchable texture that's ideal for writing on.

Available weights

  • 120gsm
  • 350gsm

Best for

  • Versatile print
  • Affordable print
  • A matt finish

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • FSC certified
  • Chlorine-free
  • Wood-free

Recycled Uncoated

Recycled Uncoated is off-white, with a coarse texture and rustic flecks throughout. It's uncoated surface gives print colours a sophisticated feel and a slightly muted finish.

Available weights

  • 120gsm
  • 300gsm

Best for

  • Eco-friendly print
  • Illustrative designs
  • Versatile printing

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • Recycled
  • FSC certified
  • Chlorine-free

Gloss

The smooth and shiny finish of our versatile Gloss paper creates the most vibrant, eye-catching print with defined and sharp colours, without the need to laminate.

Available weights

  • 130gsm
  • 250gsm
  • 300gsm

Best for

  • Versatile print
  • A vibrant shine
  • Bold colours

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • FSC certified
  • Chlorine-free
  • Wood-free

Tintoretto Gesso

Meet our finest Italian paper. With a warm off-white hue and a hammered finish, Tintoretto Gesso brings a layer of prestige to your print. It's ideal for luxury designs.

Available weights

  • 250gsm
  • 300gsm

Best for

  • Watercolours
  • Illustrated designs
  • Wedding Stationery
  • Business Stationery

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • FSC certified
  • Sustainably sourced
  • Chlorine-free

Nettuno

Add a touch of class with Nettuno. Featuring a fine-lined texture, it has an understated simplicity that brings print to life with a retro feel.

Available weights

  • 280gsm

Best for

  • Luxury Business Stationery
  • Wedding Stationery
  • Greeting Cards

Credentials

  • Recyclable
  • FSC certified
  • Sustainably sourced
  • Chlorine-free

Guide to perfect print

Get your print to the presses perfectly with everything you need to get set up

A4 portrait document

Bleed (3mm): 303mm x 426mm

The bleed area extends out an extra 3mm from the edge of your finished artwork. Make sure that you don't place any important content or artwork elements in this area, as it will get trimmed off.

Safe area (3mm): 291mm x 414mm

We recommend that no text is placed in this area as anything placed outside of this box will risk being cut off.

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Sustainable print

At Printed.com, we want to help you reduce your environmental impact. From using innovative packaging and sourcing eco-friendly papers, to minimising waste and promoting recycling, we’re dedicated to giving you more sustainable choices across our range.

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Are you in search of high-quality booklets to elevate your brand for your next round of brochure printing? Our Perfect Bound Books are just what you need! They’re an ideal choice for businesses, retailers, and marketers looking to make a lasting impression. These versatile books are perfectly bound for everything from educational prospectuses to manuals and retail catalogue printing. You can print up to 400 pages of your content, ensuring that every detail is captured. Choose from a variety of cover and inner stocks, including a recycled paper option if you're looking to print in a more environmentally friendly way. Our books are bound together with strong adhesive, ensuring durability and longevity. Enhance your covers with gloss, matt, or velvet lamination for that premium finish, adding a touch of sophistication that will make your Books stand out from the crowd. Choose from a wide range of sizes to perfectly match your unique Perfect Bound Booklet designs. 

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Frequently asked questions

Got a question? We might have answered it here. If not, feel free to get in touch with The Team, we’re here to help! 

How long will my print take to arrive?

Find out how quickly you can get your print by filling in your selected options in the product builder, and check out the delivery options at the bottom. You can also explore the available delivery options from your basket once you’ve added a product. 


You’ll notice that if you put multiple items into your basket, they may be sorted into “delivery groups” based on delivery days, in order to help us ship your items as quickly and efficiently as possible. Find out more about delivery groups here.

Once your order has been dispatched you’ll get an email from us which includes a tracking code. You can also easily track the status of your delivery at any time by logging into your Account and checking the Orders page. 

Find out more about our delivery services here, including details of delivery options based on your region. 

How do I set up my artwork for print?

Do you provide downloadable templates? 

On most of our product pages, you can find free downloadable templates to help you set up your artwork for print. They’re available in AI, IDML and PDF formats to suit the design software you’re working in. Our downloadable templates include key information on creating artwork as well as instructions on how to save out your print-ready PDF. 

What is bleed? 
Bleed is an area of print outside the document that must be added to your artwork before it’s sent off for print. By adding the all-important bleed (a minimum of 3mm on all edges), there’ll be no risk of white space left on your document and it'll be trimmed correctly without cutting into any design. Some products require a different amount of bleed, so be sure to check our downloadable templates to find out the correct amount. 

What is safe area? 
The safe area is the space inside where your print will be trimmed. Keeping any important parts of your design away from this area will make sure that they aren’t accidentally trimmed off due to the natural movement while your print gets finished. Our downloadable templates will indicate the recommended amount of safe area for your print. 

What’s the difference between RGB and CMYK?
​​RGB is the colour gamut used to display images on a computer screen, and stands for Red, Green and Blue. CMYK is the colour gamut used for conventional printing, and stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Unless you’re printing Gicée Fine Art Prints, Photographic Prints or Mugs, please set up your artwork in CMYK. 

Why do I need to embed fonts? 
If you don’t embed fonts and your document is opened on another computer system that doesn’t have access to the original fonts, different fonts will be substituted instead. This could really affect the look of your finished print. Embedding fonts into your original design will stop them from changing. Find out how to embed your fonts here.

How to export a PDF 
Exporting your design into a print-ready PDF is easy. We’ve created some handy video guides which will take you through the process which you can find here.

Find lots more artwork tips here, including if you’re printing any special finishes such as foiling. For products with multiple pages, such as Brochures or Booklets, explore our book printing guide here. 

What is perfect binding?

Perfect binding process where the pages and cover are glued together at the spine with a strong adhesive. This method gives the book a clean, professional look with a flat spine, making it ideal for thicker publications like catalogues, brochures and manuals.


Find out more about all of our book binding types in our book printing guide.

How are Perfect Bound Books made?

Perfect Bound Books are crafted through a unique binding process that involves several easy steps. First, we print the pages and trim them to the right size. Then, we gather the pages and gently grind down the spine to create a rough surface, which helps the adhesive bond better. After that, we apply a flexible glue to the spine and wrap a cover around the book, pressing it to ensure a secure hold. Finally, we trim the book again for a polished finish. This method results in a professional printed book with a flat spine, perfect for all your publishing needs! To find out more, visit our book printing guide.

Should I upload my artwork as spreads or single pages?

When it comes to Perfect Bound Book printing, we handle inners and covers a bit differently to ensure the best quality and alignment for your final product. 


 Inners as single pages: 
 Inners are required as single pages because it helps us accurately sequence and lay out your content. This way, each page is positioned correctly and matches up perfectly when the booklet is printed and bound. It's all about making sure your reader flips through a seamless, professionally finished product. 

Covers as spreads or single pages: 
For covers, you have more flexibility. You can upload them as spreads if you have a continuous design that spans the front cover, back cover, and spine, creating a striking visual impact. Alternatively, you can upload them as single pages if your cover design is distinct for the front and back. This flexibility helps you showcase your brand or message exactly how you envisioned it. 

By following these guidelines, we ensure your print products look polished and professional. Need more help? Find more artwork support for book printing here. 

What paper GSM should I select for Perfect binding?

When selecting the paper GSM for your Perfect Bound projects, consider the overall look and feel you want to achieve. Typically, a paper weight ranging from 120 GSM to 350 GSM is ideal for perfect binding. Books like novels or reports often use lighter paper (around 120-150 GSM), while magazines or catalogues that need a more premium feel might opt for a heavier stock closer to 250-350 GSM. It's important to balance durability with the tactile experience you wish to provide your readers. We recommend using a thicker paper for your covers for a luxury feel, and a thinner paper for your inner pages to make the book an easy page-turner.

What is the ideal gutter size for Perfect Bound Books?

In Perfect Bound Books, the gutter, often called the 'safe area', refers to the blank space between the text and the inner edge of a page. To ensure your content remains easily readable and does not get obscured in the spine, it is advisable to maintain a gutter of at least 3mm on each edge. If you have any questions or need assistance, visit our artwork support guide or contact our customer service team, who are always happy to help.
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