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Hardback Book Printing
Quantity: x25 | Paper Size: A5 (148 x 210mm) | Orientation: Portrait | Cover Colour: Full Colour | Pages: 32 Pages (Includes cover) | Inner Litho Finishing: Collate and Gather | Simplex: Yes | Spine: 0 | Binding: Case | Print Settings: Small Format Flat Products | Inner Material Weight: 170gsm | Inner Material: Silk | Inner Colors: Full Colour | Inner: Yes | Cover Material Weight: 150gsm | Cover Material: Silk | Cover Lamination: Matt (One Side) | Cover: Yes |
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Premium crafted coverA beautiful, casebound cover for a truly premium book.
State of the art bindingFor books that will last.
Soft touch laminationAdd a luxurious layer of protection to your print with a soft, velvet-like texture.
Gloss laminationEnhance your print with a ‘glass look’ shine and a layer of protection with our durable gloss lamination.
Matt laminationFor a sophisticated, softer look and feel as well as offering protection to your print.
Scodix© gold or silver foilingA beautiful metallic gold or silver foil finish to enhance specific areas of your design.
Scodix© spot UVA stunning high gloss clear finish to enhance specific areas of your design.
Silk paperFor a slight silk sheen to your print.
Gloss paperFor a high gloss sheen to your print.
Uncoated paperUncoated paper stock for a natural matt finish.
Recycled paperFor a matt rustic look and kind to our planet!
Premium crafted coverA beautiful, casebound cover for a truly premium book.
State of the art bindingFor books that will last.
Soft touch laminationAdd a luxurious layer of protection to your print with a soft, velvet-like texture.
Gloss laminationEnhance your print with a ‘glass look’ shine and a layer of protection with our durable gloss lamination.
Matt laminationFor a sophisticated, softer look and feel as well as offering protection to your print.
Scodix© gold or silver foilingA beautiful metallic gold or silver foil finish to enhance specific areas of your design.
Scodix© spot UVA stunning high gloss clear finish to enhance specific areas of your design.
Silk paperFor a slight silk sheen to your print.
Gloss paperFor a high gloss sheen to your print.
Uncoated paperUncoated paper stock for a natural matt finish.
Recycled paperFor a matt rustic look and kind to our planet!
Product description
For a truly premium presentation, our Case Bound Books stand out effortlessly. Combining high-quality craftsmanship with cost-efficiency, our hardback book printing is perfect for limited edition publications, portfolios and more, offering durability and timeless sophistication.
Available in various sizes, including custom dimensions, every hardback book accommodates up to 500 pages (including the cover), ensuring ample space for your content.
Choose from a selection of silk or uncoated stocks, and opt for black or full colour printing to achieve your desired aesthetic. Enhance your hardback book printing with soft touch, matt or gloss lamination and elevate the appeal with gold or silver foiling and spot UV finishes, allowing your hardcover books to showcase the perfect balance of durability and elegance.
Limited edition publications, yearbooks, coffee table books and more.
We offer a wide range of booklet and book printing options to suit different types of publications, including Perfect Bound, Booklet Printing and Wiro Bound books.
Not sure which option is right for your project? Our Book Super Centre breaks down formats, binding types and paper choices to help you choose with confidence. Explore the Book Super Centre here.
Top tip
Ensure your cover design extends into the wraparound area of the cover. This crucial step helps prevent any white edges from appearing on your finished book. For detailed guidance, refer to our help centre.
Browse our full range of books and brochure printing options to find the best fit for your project.
Design guidelines
To make artwork setup simple, we recommend downloading the relevant template from the 'Product Templates' section above. Don’t forget to follow the template instructions and delete the 'guide' layer before exporting your design to a PDF.
For best printing results, ensure your artwork and images are CMYK. If you use RGB, Pantone or spot colours in any element of your artwork, we will automatically convert them to CMYK which may change your colour profile.
To eliminate any font issues, make sure all fonts are ‘embedded’ or ‘converted to outlines’ before creating your PDF print file. To ensure legibility, we recommend using a minimum font size of 10pt.
For optimal image print quality, ensure all images are 300dpi to 450dpi. Anything lower than 300dpi will give poor image quality. Images higher than 450dpi will result in high file sizes and may cause longer upload times.
To avoid alignment issues during cutting, be sure to include ‘crop marks’ (offset 10mm) and ‘document bleed’ when exporting your artwork file to PDF. Refer to our product templates for the required bleed specifications.
To meet our print requirements, ensure your file is exported in Adobe PDF (Print) format, ideally as PDF/X-1a: 2001.
Need further guidance? Our help centre is here to provide the answers.
How to print with Canva
We provide free Canva templates for many of our products to make artwork setup quick and print ready. If this product displays a Canva icon above, click it to open the correct template in Canva. Each template includes the correct dimensions, bleed and safe zones to help you set up your artwork correctly from the start.
Once your design is complete, download your artwork and return here to place your order.
If this product does not currently include a Canva template, you can still browse our full collection of Canva-compatible templates to find suitable alternatives.
When opening a template, it will launch in a new tab with all guides preloaded for you. Remember to remove any template guide layers before exporting your final artwork.
Need help getting started with WTTB Canva templates? Read the WTTB Canva template guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to use WTTB Canva templates.
For the most accurate print results, always set your design to CMYK colour mode where possible. Canva designs are usually created in RGB, which may cause slight colour shifts when converted for print.
We recommend checking colours carefully before exporting to help avoid unexpected results in your final print.
Need help setting up colours correctly? Read the print colour guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to get accurate print colours in Canva.
Use Canva fonts at a minimum size of 10pt to help maintain legibility when printed. Keep all important text within the safe area to prevent anything being trimmed during production.
For images, always use high resolution files at 300 DPI or higher. Low resolution images can appear blurry or pixelated once printed.
Need help preparing artwork for high quality print? Read our artwork resolution guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to export Canva designs for high quality print.
Extend any backgrounds, colours or images fully into the bleed area to avoid unwanted white edges after trimming. Keep important text, logos and key design elements safely inside the designated safe zone. Correct bleed setup is essential for achieving a professional print finish.
Need help setting up bleed correctly? Read our bleed setup guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to set up bleed in Canva for print ready designs.
When exporting from Canva, choose PDF Print as your file format and ensure 'Crop Marks and Bleed' is selected before downloading your artwork.
Once your artwork has been finalised, upload the completed PDF when placing your order with WTTB.
Need help exporting your artwork? Visit our Canva Hub for step by step guides on creating and exporting print ready designs in Canva, or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to export Canva designs for print with WTTB below.
Book Binding Types Explained
Choosing the right book binding can improve both the look and functionality of your printed product. Watch our Book Binding Types Explained video guide to explore the most popular binding styles and find the best option for your project.
Product description
For a truly premium presentation, our Case Bound Books stand out effortlessly. Combining high-quality craftsmanship with cost-efficiency, our hardback book printing is perfect for limited edition publications, portfolios and more, offering durability and timeless sophistication.
Available in various sizes, including custom dimensions, every hardback book accommodates up to 500 pages (including the cover), ensuring ample space for your content.
Choose from a selection of silk or uncoated stocks, and opt for black or full colour printing to achieve your desired aesthetic. Enhance your hardback book printing with soft touch, matt or gloss lamination and elevate the appeal with gold or silver foiling and spot UV finishes, allowing your hardcover books to showcase the perfect balance of durability and elegance.
Limited edition publications, yearbooks, coffee table books and more.
We offer a wide range of booklet and book printing options to suit different types of publications, including Perfect Bound, Booklet Printing and Wiro Bound books.
Not sure which option is right for your project? Our Book Super Centre breaks down formats, binding types and paper choices to help you choose with confidence. Explore the Book Super Centre here.
Top tip
Ensure your cover design extends into the wraparound area of the cover. This crucial step helps prevent any white edges from appearing on your finished book. For detailed guidance, refer to our help centre.
Browse our full range of books and brochure printing options to find the best fit for your project.
Design guidelines
To make artwork setup simple, we recommend downloading the relevant template from the 'Product Templates' section above. Don’t forget to follow the template instructions and delete the 'guide' layer before exporting your design to a PDF.
For best printing results, ensure your artwork and images are CMYK. If you use RGB, Pantone or spot colours in any element of your artwork, we will automatically convert them to CMYK which may change your colour profile.
To eliminate any font issues, make sure all fonts are ‘embedded’ or ‘converted to outlines’ before creating your PDF print file. To ensure legibility, we recommend using a minimum font size of 10pt.
For optimal image print quality, ensure all images are 300dpi to 450dpi. Anything lower than 300dpi will give poor image quality. Images higher than 450dpi will result in high file sizes and may cause longer upload times.
To avoid alignment issues during cutting, be sure to include ‘crop marks’ (offset 10mm) and ‘document bleed’ when exporting your artwork file to PDF. Refer to our product templates for the required bleed specifications.
To meet our print requirements, ensure your file is exported in Adobe PDF (Print) format, ideally as PDF/X-1a: 2001.
Need further guidance? Our help centre is here to provide the answers.
How to print with Canva
We provide free Canva templates for many of our products to make artwork setup quick and print ready. If this product displays a Canva icon above, click it to open the correct template in Canva. Each template includes the correct dimensions, bleed and safe zones to help you set up your artwork correctly from the start.
Once your design is complete, download your artwork and return here to place your order.
If this product does not currently include a Canva template, you can still browse our full collection of Canva-compatible templates to find suitable alternatives.
When opening a template, it will launch in a new tab with all guides preloaded for you. Remember to remove any template guide layers before exporting your final artwork.
Need help getting started with WTTB Canva templates? Read the WTTB Canva template guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to use WTTB Canva templates.
For the most accurate print results, always set your design to CMYK colour mode where possible. Canva designs are usually created in RGB, which may cause slight colour shifts when converted for print.
We recommend checking colours carefully before exporting to help avoid unexpected results in your final print.
Need help setting up colours correctly? Read the print colour guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to get accurate print colours in Canva.
Use Canva fonts at a minimum size of 10pt to help maintain legibility when printed. Keep all important text within the safe area to prevent anything being trimmed during production.
For images, always use high resolution files at 300 DPI or higher. Low resolution images can appear blurry or pixelated once printed.
Need help preparing artwork for high quality print? Read our artwork resolution guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to export Canva designs for high quality print.
Extend any backgrounds, colours or images fully into the bleed area to avoid unwanted white edges after trimming. Keep important text, logos and key design elements safely inside the designated safe zone. Correct bleed setup is essential for achieving a professional print finish.
Need help setting up bleed correctly? Read our bleed setup guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to set up bleed in Canva for print ready designs.
When exporting from Canva, choose PDF Print as your file format and ensure 'Crop Marks and Bleed' is selected before downloading your artwork.
Once your artwork has been finalised, upload the completed PDF when placing your order with WTTB.
Need help exporting your artwork? Visit our Canva Hub for step by step guides on creating and exporting print ready designs in Canva, or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to export Canva designs for print with WTTB below.
Book Binding Types Explained
Choosing the right book binding can improve both the look and functionality of your printed product. Watch our Book Binding Types Explained video guide to explore the most popular binding styles and find the best option for your project.
Hard back book printing are publications characterised by their sturdy, rigid covers, typically crafted from 4mm grey board. The inner pages are glued along the spine and secured to the hard cover using endpapers. This binding method provides a professional appearance and enhanced durability, making them a popular choice for lasting publications like novels and textbooks.
Silk: This paper provides a smooth, slightly shiny surface that enhances vibrancy while minimising glare. Learn more.
Gloss: This paper has a reflective, shiny finish that enhances colour vibrancy and makes images stand out. Learn more.
Uncoated: This paper offers a natural, matt texture that absorbs ink for a softer print look. Learn more.
Recycled: This paper is made from 100% reclaimed FSC® certified fibre and features a natural matt finish. Learn more,
Spot UV: This finish adds a glossy, raised coating to specific areas, creating a striking contrast and highlighting key elements. Applied with Scodix technology.
Gold / Silver Foil: This finish provides a metallic sheen to select areas, giving your design a luxurious and distinctive appearance. Applied with Scodix technology.
Specify the number of pages (including four for the cover) in our product configurator. Our calculator will then display the correct spine thickness in millimetres alongside your page count. When using our templates, remember to adjust them for the calculated spine size.
Case bound books have a rigid cover and a more pronounced spine, which causes a greater part of each inner page to fall into the gutter (the inside margin). This means more of your artwork may be obscured in the centre of the spread compared to other binding types.
To avoid losing important content—such as text or crucial parts of an image—keep all key elements at least 15mm away from the spine. If your design includes a full image spread across two facing pages, bear in mind that some detail will be lost in the fold. It’s best to avoid placing faces, small text, or fine detail in this area.
If you're unsure, we recommend speaking with our team before submitting your artwork.
Endpapers are plain sheets of paper affixed to the inside of the covers, both front and back, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. They enhance the visual design of the book while also strengthening the binding by helping secure the pages to the hard cover.
Our hardback books come with 4-page endpapers, glued to the inside front and back covers. You do not need to include endpapers in your artwork as we handle this automatically. By default, endpapers are unprinted and uncoated. For printed or 2-page endpapers, please contact our bespoke services.
Yes, we work with many trade resellers producing premium hardbacks for clients. Our focus on finish and durability helps you deliver a high-end product under your own brand. For additional resources, explore our reseller hub.
The turnaround time for hardback book printing depends on your chosen product specification and finishing options. For faster delivery, we offer express production upgrades at an additional cost. To ensure your order is delivered on time, it is important we receive your artwork by the cut-off time indicated on both the product page and basket.
Please note: If your file is submitted after the cut-off time or if corrected artwork isn't provided before the next cut-off time following rejection, it will delay delivery by one working day.
This product is zero rated for VAT under UK tax rules because it is a printed publication designed to be read. Printed books and similar publications are legally VAT free in the UK.
VAT is applied automatically where required. If not VAT is shown at checkout, it is because this product qualifies as VAT free under current UK legislation.
To see all our VAT free products please go to VAT Free Printing Products | Zero-Rated Print in the UK | WTTB
We offer free standard delivery, with optional upgrades available for expedited service, including pre-10:30 AM and pre-12:00 PM for an additional cost.
Yes, we offer international delivery. Contact our Bespoke team for a shipping quote.
Yes, we can arrange split deliveries. Contact our Bespoke team to let us know how you'd like your order sent.
Uploading hardback book artwork is a breeze. After placing your order, click the upload button on the confirmation page. You can also upload your artwork through the Orders tab of "My Account".
Most orders are sent in boxes. For larger quantities, we may secure your order on a pallet (kerbside delivery). If your location doesn’t have tail-lift access, please contact us after placing your order so we can help arrange the best delivery option. Be sure to have your order number to hand.
Hard back book printing are publications characterised by their sturdy, rigid covers, typically crafted from 4mm grey board. The inner pages are glued along the spine and secured to the hard cover using endpapers. This binding method provides a professional appearance and enhanced durability, making them a popular choice for lasting publications like novels and textbooks.
Silk: This paper provides a smooth, slightly shiny surface that enhances vibrancy while minimising glare. Learn more.
Gloss: This paper has a reflective, shiny finish that enhances colour vibrancy and makes images stand out. Learn more.
Uncoated: This paper offers a natural, matt texture that absorbs ink for a softer print look. Learn more.
Recycled: This paper is made from 100% reclaimed FSC® certified fibre and features a natural matt finish. Learn more,
Spot UV: This finish adds a glossy, raised coating to specific areas, creating a striking contrast and highlighting key elements. Applied with Scodix technology.
Gold / Silver Foil: This finish provides a metallic sheen to select areas, giving your design a luxurious and distinctive appearance. Applied with Scodix technology.
Specify the number of pages (including four for the cover) in our product configurator. Our calculator will then display the correct spine thickness in millimetres alongside your page count. When using our templates, remember to adjust them for the calculated spine size.
Case bound books have a rigid cover and a more pronounced spine, which causes a greater part of each inner page to fall into the gutter (the inside margin). This means more of your artwork may be obscured in the centre of the spread compared to other binding types.
To avoid losing important content—such as text or crucial parts of an image—keep all key elements at least 15mm away from the spine. If your design includes a full image spread across two facing pages, bear in mind that some detail will be lost in the fold. It’s best to avoid placing faces, small text, or fine detail in this area.
If you're unsure, we recommend speaking with our team before submitting your artwork.
Endpapers are plain sheets of paper affixed to the inside of the covers, both front and back, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. They enhance the visual design of the book while also strengthening the binding by helping secure the pages to the hard cover.
Our hardback books come with 4-page endpapers, glued to the inside front and back covers. You do not need to include endpapers in your artwork as we handle this automatically. By default, endpapers are unprinted and uncoated. For printed or 2-page endpapers, please contact our bespoke services.
Yes, we work with many trade resellers producing premium hardbacks for clients. Our focus on finish and durability helps you deliver a high-end product under your own brand. For additional resources, explore our reseller hub.
The turnaround time for hardback book printing depends on your chosen product specification and finishing options. For faster delivery, we offer express production upgrades at an additional cost. To ensure your order is delivered on time, it is important we receive your artwork by the cut-off time indicated on both the product page and basket.
Please note: If your file is submitted after the cut-off time or if corrected artwork isn't provided before the next cut-off time following rejection, it will delay delivery by one working day.
This product is zero rated for VAT under UK tax rules because it is a printed publication designed to be read. Printed books and similar publications are legally VAT free in the UK.
VAT is applied automatically where required. If not VAT is shown at checkout, it is because this product qualifies as VAT free under current UK legislation.
To see all our VAT free products please go to VAT Free Printing Products | Zero-Rated Print in the UK | WTTB
We offer free standard delivery, with optional upgrades available for expedited service, including pre-10:30 AM and pre-12:00 PM for an additional cost.
Yes, we offer international delivery. Contact our Bespoke team for a shipping quote.
Yes, we can arrange split deliveries. Contact our Bespoke team to let us know how you'd like your order sent.
Uploading hardback book artwork is a breeze. After placing your order, click the upload button on the confirmation page. You can also upload your artwork through the Orders tab of "My Account".
Most orders are sent in boxes. For larger quantities, we may secure your order on a pallet (kerbside delivery). If your location doesn’t have tail-lift access, please contact us after placing your order so we can help arrange the best delivery option. Be sure to have your order number to hand.
