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Paperback Book Printing
Quantity: x50 | Paper Size: 127 x 203mm (Novel) | Orientation: Portrait | Cover Colour: Full Colour | Pages: 28 Pages (Includes cover) | Duplex: Yes | Binding: Inkjet PUR | Inner Material Weight: 90gsm | Inner Material: Uncoated | Inner Colors: Black Only | Inner: Yes | Cover Material Weight: 250gsm | Cover Material: Silk | Cover Lamination: None | Cover: Yes |
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Perfectly boundUsing state of the art gluing techniques to create stunning premium books.
Silk paperFor a slight silk sheen to your print.
Uncoated paperUncoated paper stock for a natural matt finish.
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.
Perfectly boundUsing state of the art gluing techniques to create stunning premium books.
Silk paperFor a slight silk sheen to your print.
Uncoated paperUncoated paper stock for a natural matt finish.
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.
Product description
Bring your stories to life with our custom Novels, crafted to captivate readers from cover to cover. Ideal for authors, publishers and students alike, our paperback books offer a perfect blend of quality and affordability for your literary works.
Available in various sizes, including Royal and Demy, each paperback book is printed on a selection of silk or uncoated stocks. Whether you prefer black only or full colour printing, we ensure your content looks stunning on every page.
Accommodating up to 600 pages (including the cover), our paperback novels provide ample space for your texts, and with gloss, matt, or soft touch lamination options, your custom paperback book is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Self-publishing, educational materials, dissertations 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 novel stands out by selecting the right finish and stock for your cover and pages. A well-chosen laminated finish can enhance durability and visual appeal while selecting a high-quality paper stock ensures a premium reading experience.
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
Bring your stories to life with our custom Novels, crafted to captivate readers from cover to cover. Ideal for authors, publishers and students alike, our paperback books offer a perfect blend of quality and affordability for your literary works.
Available in various sizes, including Royal and Demy, each paperback book is printed on a selection of silk or uncoated stocks. Whether you prefer black only or full colour printing, we ensure your content looks stunning on every page.
Accommodating up to 600 pages (including the cover), our paperback novels provide ample space for your texts, and with gloss, matt, or soft touch lamination options, your custom paperback book is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Self-publishing, educational materials, dissertations 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 novel stands out by selecting the right finish and stock for your cover and pages. A well-chosen laminated finish can enhance durability and visual appeal while selecting a high-quality paper stock ensures a premium reading experience.
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.
A paperback book is a book with a soft, flexible cover, made of paper and bound with glue. It is generally more affordable and portable than hardcover books and is commonly used for novels, general reading materials, and mass-market publications due to its cost-effectiveness and convenience.
Paperback books have lower production costs compared to other bound formats, making them more affordable for authors and publishers. They are available in various sizes, such as standard novel, demy, and royal, providing flexible formatting options to cater to different genres and readers.
Silk: This paper provides a smooth, slightly shiny surface that enhances vibrancy while minimising glare. Learn more.
Uncoated: This paper offers a natural, matt texture that absorbs ink for a softer print look. 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.
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.
The turnaround time for paperback 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 paperback novel 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.
A paperback book is a book with a soft, flexible cover, made of paper and bound with glue. It is generally more affordable and portable than hardcover books and is commonly used for novels, general reading materials, and mass-market publications due to its cost-effectiveness and convenience.
Paperback books have lower production costs compared to other bound formats, making them more affordable for authors and publishers. They are available in various sizes, such as standard novel, demy, and royal, providing flexible formatting options to cater to different genres and readers.
Silk: This paper provides a smooth, slightly shiny surface that enhances vibrancy while minimising glare. Learn more.
Uncoated: This paper offers a natural, matt texture that absorbs ink for a softer print look. 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.
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.
The turnaround time for paperback 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 paperback novel 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.
