Resources to Help You
Print with Confidence

Choosing the right paper transforms how your book looks, feels, and lasts. Our guide walks you through every stock we offer, helping you match paper to purpose.

• Uncoated, gloss, and matte paper comparisons
• GSM weight guide — from lightweight text to heavy cover stocks
• Opacity and show-through considerations for image-heavy books
• Recommended papers by book type and binding method

Preparing print-ready files correctly, avoiding costly production delays, and ensuring your book is printed with the highest possible quality

• Bleed, trim size, safe zones, and unwanted white edges explained
• Understanding CMYK, image resolution for best print quality.
• Exporting correct format of print-ready PDF file
• Pre-flight checklist to catch technical issues before submission, reducing revisions, delays, and extra costs

Got questions? We've answered the most common ones. From file submission to delivery, our FAQ covers the full journey from manuscript to finished book.

• File formats, bleed requirements, and colour profiles
• Minimum order quantities and turnaround times
• Binding options and when to choose each one
• Paper, coating, and finishing option questions answered

Know your spine width before you design your cover. Enter your paper type, GSM weight, and page count to get an instant, accurate thickness estimate.

• Supports uncoated, gloss, and matte paper types
• Input paper weight in GSM and total page count
• Instant result in millimetres and inches
• Essential for accurate spine and dust jacket design