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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.
Gloss paperFor a high gloss sheen to your print.
Uncoated paperA smooth, natural matt finish for a clean, classic look
Recycled paperA rustic matt finish made from recycled fibres
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Perfect Bound Book Printing
Quantity: x25 | Paper Size: A4 (210 x 297mm) | Orientation: Portrait | Cover Colour: Full Colour | Number Of Pages(including Cover): 28 Pages (Includes cover) | Inner Litho Finishing: Collate and Gather | Binding Type: PUR | Shipping: A4 Shipping Box | Duplex: Yes | Spine: 0 | Inner Paper Weight: 170gsm | Inner Paper Stock: Silk | Inner Colour: Full Colour | Inner: Yes | Cover Paper Weight: 250gsm | Cover Paper Stock: Silk | Cover Lamination: Matt (One Side) | Cover: Yes |
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Gloss laminationEnhance your print with a ‘glass look’ shine and a layer of protection with our durable gloss lamination.
Soft touch laminationAdd a luxurious layer of protection to your print with a soft, velvet-like texture.
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.
Perfectly boundUsing state of the art gluing techniques to create stunning premium books.
Silk paperFor a slight silk sheen to your print.
Gloss paperFor a high gloss sheen to your print.
Uncoated paperA smooth, natural matt finish for a clean, classic look
Recycled paperA rustic matt finish made from recycled fibres
Gloss laminationEnhance your print with a ‘glass look’ shine and a layer of protection with our durable gloss lamination.
Soft touch laminationAdd a luxurious layer of protection to your print with a soft, velvet-like texture.
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.
Product description
Immerse yourself in the boundless possibilities of our Perfect Bound Books, professionally printed and carefully finished to suit a wide range of publishing needs. Whether you're producing a catalogue, magazine or cookbook, our PUR bound books give your content a polished, durable and professional finish.
Choose from a range of premium paper stocks and sizes to tailor your perfect binding to your publication, creating the ideal format for detailed and visually engaging content. Whether you prefer full colour or classic black printing, our Perfect Bound Book Printing service will bring your pages to life.
With a generous capacity of up to 600 pages, including the cover, our PUR book binding service gives your ideas plenty of room to grow. Personalise your cover with a choice of lamination, foiling and Spot UV finishes for a professional result that helps capture attention and keep readers engaged.
Event programmes, magazines, textbooks, reports and more.
We have a large selection of book printing solutions that cater to your needs including Case Bound Books 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
To ensure content isn't obscured by the binding, include a 10mm margin on the inside edge of your document and place crucial information within the safe zone. For detailed guidance, refer to our product templates.
Looking for more ways to present publications? Check out our full range of Books and Brochures.
Design guidelines
To make artwork setup simple, download the relevant template from the Production templates section above. Follow the instructions provided and remember to remove the 'Guide' layer before exporting your artwork as a PDF.
For the best printing results, ensure your artwork and images are in CMYK. If you use RGB, Pantone or spot colours, these will be converted to CMYK during production, which may affect how your colours appear in print.
To avoid font issues, make sure all fonts are embedded or converted to outlines before exporting your PDF. For readability, we recommend using a minimum font size of 10pt.
For the best print quality, aim for images between 300dpi and 450dpi at their final print size. Lower resolutions may appear blurry or pixelated, while higher resolutions can increase file sizes. Check product template for any specific requirements.
To avoid alignment issues during cutting, include crop marks with a 10mm offset and document bleed when exporting your artwork as a PDF. Refer to the relevant product template for the required bleed specifications, as these vary by product.
All artwork must be supplied as a print ready PDF. We recommend exporting in Adobe PDF (Print) format, ideally using the PDF/X 1a:2001 standard.
Need more help preparing your artwork Explore our support guides for further guidance.
Designing with Canva
We offer free Canva templates for many of our products, complete with the correct dimensions, bleed and safe zones. Where available, you'll find the Canva template in the Production templates section above, ready to open and personalise.
Once your design is complete, download it as a PDF Print file and return to our website to place your order and upload your artwork. Remember to remove any guide layers before exporting.
Need help getting started? Read our Canva template guide or explore our wider collection of Canva templates for other products.
Canva uses RGB colour mode by default, which is designed for screens rather than print. For the best printing results, make sure you select CMYK when exporting your artwork. Converting from RGB to CMYK can cause slight colour shifts, so always check your exported PDF carefully before uploading to avoid unexpected results.
Need help with colours? Read our Canva colour guide.
Use fonts of at least 10pt to maintain legibility and keep important text within the safe zone. Use images at 300dpi or higher at their final size to avoid blurry or pixelated results.
Need help with image quality? Read our artwork resolution guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to export Canva designs for print.
Extend backgrounds, colours and images into the bleed area to avoid unwanted white edges after trimming. Keep important text, logos and design elements within the safe zone, and follow the bleed requirements for your chosen product.
Need help setting up bleed? Read our Canva bleed setup guide.
When exporting your finished design from Canva, select PDF Print and enable 'Crop Marks and Bleed'. This ensures your artwork includes the necessary bleed for printing. Remember to remove any template guides before downloading your file.
Need help exporting your artwork? Explore our Canva Hub for further guidance, or watch our tutorial 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
Immerse yourself in the boundless possibilities of our Perfect Bound Books, professionally printed and carefully finished to suit a wide range of publishing needs. Whether you're producing a catalogue, magazine or cookbook, our PUR bound books give your content a polished, durable and professional finish.
Choose from a range of premium paper stocks and sizes to tailor your perfect binding to your publication, creating the ideal format for detailed and visually engaging content. Whether you prefer full colour or classic black printing, our Perfect Bound Book Printing service will bring your pages to life.
With a generous capacity of up to 600 pages, including the cover, our PUR book binding service gives your ideas plenty of room to grow. Personalise your cover with a choice of lamination, foiling and Spot UV finishes for a professional result that helps capture attention and keep readers engaged.
Event programmes, magazines, textbooks, reports and more.
We have a large selection of book printing solutions that cater to your needs including Case Bound Books 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
To ensure content isn't obscured by the binding, include a 10mm margin on the inside edge of your document and place crucial information within the safe zone. For detailed guidance, refer to our product templates.
Looking for more ways to present publications? Check out our full range of Books and Brochures.
Design guidelines
To make artwork setup simple, download the relevant template from the Production templates section above. Follow the instructions provided and remember to remove the 'Guide' layer before exporting your artwork as a PDF.
For the best printing results, ensure your artwork and images are in CMYK. If you use RGB, Pantone or spot colours, these will be converted to CMYK during production, which may affect how your colours appear in print.
To avoid font issues, make sure all fonts are embedded or converted to outlines before exporting your PDF. For readability, we recommend using a minimum font size of 10pt.
For the best print quality, aim for images between 300dpi and 450dpi at their final print size. Lower resolutions may appear blurry or pixelated, while higher resolutions can increase file sizes. Check product template for any specific requirements.
To avoid alignment issues during cutting, include crop marks with a 10mm offset and document bleed when exporting your artwork as a PDF. Refer to the relevant product template for the required bleed specifications, as these vary by product.
All artwork must be supplied as a print ready PDF. We recommend exporting in Adobe PDF (Print) format, ideally using the PDF/X 1a:2001 standard.
Need more help preparing your artwork Explore our support guides for further guidance.
Designing with Canva
We offer free Canva templates for many of our products, complete with the correct dimensions, bleed and safe zones. Where available, you'll find the Canva template in the Production templates section above, ready to open and personalise.
Once your design is complete, download it as a PDF Print file and return to our website to place your order and upload your artwork. Remember to remove any guide layers before exporting.
Need help getting started? Read our Canva template guide or explore our wider collection of Canva templates for other products.
Canva uses RGB colour mode by default, which is designed for screens rather than print. For the best printing results, make sure you select CMYK when exporting your artwork. Converting from RGB to CMYK can cause slight colour shifts, so always check your exported PDF carefully before uploading to avoid unexpected results.
Need help with colours? Read our Canva colour guide.
Use fonts of at least 10pt to maintain legibility and keep important text within the safe zone. Use images at 300dpi or higher at their final size to avoid blurry or pixelated results.
Need help with image quality? Read our artwork resolution guide or watch our YouTube tutorial on how to export Canva designs for print.
Extend backgrounds, colours and images into the bleed area to avoid unwanted white edges after trimming. Keep important text, logos and design elements within the safe zone, and follow the bleed requirements for your chosen product.
Need help setting up bleed? Read our Canva bleed setup guide.
When exporting your finished design from Canva, select PDF Print and enable 'Crop Marks and Bleed'. This ensures your artwork includes the necessary bleed for printing. Remember to remove any template guides before downloading your file.
Need help exporting your artwork? Explore our Canva Hub for further guidance, or watch our tutorial 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 perfect bound book is created by securing the inner pages together at the spine with a strong adhesive before attaching them to a separate wraparound cover. This binding method creates a clean square spine and a smooth, professional finish. It is commonly used for catalogues, magazines, reports, manuals, cookbooks and other publications with a larger page count.
Silk: A smooth paper with a subtle sheen that enhances colours while helping to minimise glare. . Learn more.
Gloss: A shiny, reflective paper that increases colour vibrancy and helps photographs and graphics stand out. Learn more.
Uncoated: A natural matt paper that absorbs ink for a softer and more tactile printed finish. Learn more.
Recycled: Made from 100% reclaimed FSC® certified fibre, this paper has a natural matt appearance and texture. Learn more.
Spot UV: Add a raised gloss coating to selected areas of your cover to create contrast and highlight important design elements. Applied with Scodix technology.
Gold / Silver Foil: Add a reflective metallic finish to selected areas of your cover for a premium and distinctive appearance. Applied with Scodix technology.
Enter your total number of pages, including four pages for the cover, into the product configurator. The correct spine width will then be displayed in millimetres alongside your selected page count. Remember to update your artwork template to match the calculated spine width before uploading your design.
Perfect bound books have a glued spine, which means part of each inner page sits within the gutter where the pages meet the spine. Keep all important text, logos and design elements at least 10mm away from this area.
When a design runs across two facing pages, some image detail may be hidden within the gutter. Avoid positioning faces, text or important details directly across the centre of a double page spread.
Speak with our team before submitting your artwork if you are unsure whether your design has enough space around the spine.
Yes. Many of our customers resell perfect bound books to their own clients. We provide consistent print quality, reliable turnaround times and unbranded delivery, helping you manage trade orders and sell them on with confidence. You can also explore our reseller services for further support.
Colour matching is not available on standard online orders. If your print requires a specific colour match, please submit a bespoke quote request, and our team will review your requirements.
The turnaround time for perfect bound 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 perfect bound 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.
A perfect bound book is created by securing the inner pages together at the spine with a strong adhesive before attaching them to a separate wraparound cover. This binding method creates a clean square spine and a smooth, professional finish. It is commonly used for catalogues, magazines, reports, manuals, cookbooks and other publications with a larger page count.
Silk: A smooth paper with a subtle sheen that enhances colours while helping to minimise glare. . Learn more.
Gloss: A shiny, reflective paper that increases colour vibrancy and helps photographs and graphics stand out. Learn more.
Uncoated: A natural matt paper that absorbs ink for a softer and more tactile printed finish. Learn more.
Recycled: Made from 100% reclaimed FSC® certified fibre, this paper has a natural matt appearance and texture. Learn more.
Spot UV: Add a raised gloss coating to selected areas of your cover to create contrast and highlight important design elements. Applied with Scodix technology.
Gold / Silver Foil: Add a reflective metallic finish to selected areas of your cover for a premium and distinctive appearance. Applied with Scodix technology.
Enter your total number of pages, including four pages for the cover, into the product configurator. The correct spine width will then be displayed in millimetres alongside your selected page count. Remember to update your artwork template to match the calculated spine width before uploading your design.
Perfect bound books have a glued spine, which means part of each inner page sits within the gutter where the pages meet the spine. Keep all important text, logos and design elements at least 10mm away from this area.
When a design runs across two facing pages, some image detail may be hidden within the gutter. Avoid positioning faces, text or important details directly across the centre of a double page spread.
Speak with our team before submitting your artwork if you are unsure whether your design has enough space around the spine.
Yes. Many of our customers resell perfect bound books to their own clients. We provide consistent print quality, reliable turnaround times and unbranded delivery, helping you manage trade orders and sell them on with confidence. You can also explore our reseller services for further support.
Colour matching is not available on standard online orders. If your print requires a specific colour match, please submit a bespoke quote request, and our team will review your requirements.
The turnaround time for perfect bound 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 perfect bound 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.
