Paperback Books
Publish your own book with custom Paperback Books! Perfect for fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels and more, our paperback book printing gives you a seamless square spine that looks just like your favorite novel. Plus, our custom printing services include premium paper stocks and cover coating and laminate options. Have a whole series in mind? Use our Versions feature to print multiple books with different designs in one order!






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SPLIT SHIPPING AVAILABLE AT CHECKOUT
You can ship to multiple addresses for an additional $40 fee. Final shipping costs will be calculated after the order is placed, and we'll notify you of any adjustments.
- Upload your address list in the shopping cart along with your job files.
- Select the 'Split Shipping' option during checkout.
SUBMIT ORDER & ARTWORK
Upload your artwork on the shopping cart page and submit your order.
APPROVE YOUR PROOF
Get proof in 1–2 business days; production starts 1 business day after approval.
ORDER LEAVES OUR SHOP
After production has been complete, your order gets shipped!
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Product Information
- Customizable by size, stock, ink and finish
- Ideal for publications with 30 pages or more, up to 2" thick
- For a classic paperback look and feel, we recommend using a coated cover stock (one side only, also called C1S) and uncoated 70# text for interior pages
- Variable data printing lets you design and personalize multiple books for a specific customer or topic
- Versions feature lets you print multiple books with different designs but the same size, stock and finish
- For books with hardcovers, visit Hardcover Books
- For file setup help, visit Paperback Book Printing FAQ
How to Order
If you’re ready to order, here are the next steps:
- Make your printing and finishing selections on this page. After you select your options, you’ll see an instant price quote for your project.
- Click Add to Cart.
- Once in your Cart, you can upload your file. If you don’t have your artwork ready, you can upload it at another time.
- Continue shopping or check out to complete your order.
Please note: If your project includes variable data printing, please view our List File Upload information.
FAQs
- How do I arrange pages for paperback book printing?
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Please provide two files for your paperback book: a cover file and an interior page file. It’s important to provide the interior page file in the order the pages will be read. In this file: Page one is the first right-hand body page, page two is the back of page one, page three is the front of the second body page, etc.
- Should I submit the PDF for my paperback book design in spreads or individual pages?
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PDFs for custom paperback books must include a cover file as a spread (to include spine width and/or any design or print over the spine) and an interior file that has individual pages in the order they’ll be read.
- What is the minimum and maximum number of pages my paperback books can have?
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The minimum and maximum pages paperbacks can have depends on the thickness of the paper stock you choose (the thicker the stock, the fewer the pages). We recommend books have at least 46 pages and they can be up to 2″ thick.
Print Templates
Download a reference layout guide below to help create your booklet printing design.
- 5.5" x 8.5" Paperback Book - Cover - PDF
- 5.5" x 8.5" Paperback Book - Cover - IDML
- 5.5" x 8.5" Paperback Book - Interior - PDF
- 5.5" x 8.5" Paperback Book - Interior - IDML
- 6" x 9" Paperback Book - Cover - PDF
- 6" x 9" Paperback Book - Cover - IDML
- 6" x 9" Paperback Book - Interior - PDF
- 6" x 9" Paperback Book - Interior - IDML
- 8" x 8" Paperback Book - Cover - PDF
- 8" x 8" Paperback Book - Cover - IDML
- 8" x 8" Paperback Book - Interior - PDF
- 8" x 8" Paperback Book - Interior - IDML
- 8.5" x 11" Paperback Book - Cover - PDF
- 8.5" x 11" Paperback Book - Cover - IDML
- 8.5" x 11" Paperback Book - Interior - PDF
- 8.5" x 11" Paperback Book - Interior - IDML
California Residents Only: Proposition 65 Warning
Warning: This product may expose you to chemicals such as Carbon Black, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, or Toluene, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.