Art Book Printing
Print your art books with our advanced full-color sheetfed offset printing! Whether you opt for custom paperback or hardcover art book printing, our services deliver museum-quality results for both galleries and individuals. Enjoy premium craftsmanship at highly competitive prices, and save over 40% on your print project!
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Hardcover vs softcover art books
Hardcover Art Book Printing
For a high-end presentation, a custom hardcover art book is tough to beat. We do the sewing of interior pages signature by signature and enclose them in a sturdy hard casing, allowing your art book to open flat. This design is perfect for showcasing large illustrations and photographs spread into two pages. Plus, we offer a wide range of premium cover treatments—such as foil stamping, embossing, spot UV, or a printed dust jacket—to give your hardcover art book a luxury and professional finish.
Paperback Art Book Printing
A custom paperback art book with sewn and perfect binding delivers a refined look at a more affordable price. Even as a paperback, we also do sewn and perfect binding allowing interior pages to lie flatter than standard glue perfect bound books, making it easier to spread your artwork into both pages. Whether you opt for a bold, large-format display or a handy, smaller trim size, we can create the perfect paperback art book to meet your goals.
Cloth Cover Art Book Printing
The custom cloth cover coffee table book is a great choice that exudes warmth and style. We offer a wide range of fabric colors and textures, complemented by many finishing options—from foil stamping and debossing to screen printing for simpler, line-based images. Do you want to incorporate a full-color photo or design on a cloth cover? No problem! We can deboss a frame into the cloth, then paste your printed image for a stunning, layered effect. It's a creative way to marry traditional materials with contemporary design.
As this is specialist work and rather exclusive, please contact us and one of our binding experts will be happy to discuss your needs.
Faux Leather Art Book Cover Options
We also offer imitation leather and padded imitation leather covers for books which need a traditional, superior, and luxury treatment.
The imitation leather is cruelty-free and very realistic. It has a similar appearance to traditional vellum and calfskin products. We can apply skilled decorative techniques such as tooling and carving, gold leaf, embossing, “dentelle” and “pebbling”. You may choose to have your hardcover book fully or partially imitation leather-bound. With a partially imitation leather-bound book, we can make the remainder of marbled paper, high-quality cloth, or soft-touch laminated paper, for example. As this is specialist work and rather exclusive, please contact us and one of our binding experts will be happy to discuss your needs.
Landscape Art Book Printing
A landscape art book is ideal for presenting panoramic images or wide-format artwork. By designing your pages to span both the left and right side, you can showcase sweeping aerial photographs, murals, or other large-scale visuals. If your portfolio includes expansive scenery or wide-angle shots, a custom landscape format will immerse your audience in every detail of your work.
Large Size Art Book Printing
When you want your art to make a grand statement, a large size art book is the way to go. At QinPrinting, we can print and bind books up to 12.5″ × 16.5″—and if you spread images across two pages, that gives you a colossal 25″ × 16.5″ canvas. This format is perfect for artists looking to captivate viewers with impactful, larger-than-life visuals that demand attention.
Gallery Art Book Printing
For gallery-level presentation, you need pristine color, sharp details, and superior finishing touches. Our gallery art book printing options feature premium paper stocks, refined cover treatments, and the ability to print at 200 LPI or even 220 LPI—ensuring nuanced color reproduction and smooth gradients. Whether you’re curating work for a professional exhibit or looking to create a collectible edition, we’ll help you craft an art book that meets the highest gallery standards.
Why Choose QinPrinting for Your Art Book Printing?
Choose QinPrinting for your art book printing because we combine over 25 years of expertise with world-class technology to deliver exceptional quality. Our premium materials and four-color offset printing capture every detail of your artwork, while our personalized service ensures your vision is brought to life.
- High-Quality Printing: We use state-of-the-art technology and premium materials to ensure that your comic book looks its best with vivid colors and crisp images.
- Custom Options: Whether you want a hardcover or softcover, we offer various finishes and sizes to match your vision.
- Affordable Pricing: Our competitive pricing ensures that you get top-notch quality without breaking the bank, especially for large print runs – saving you over 40%!
- Expert Support: Our team helps you with file preparation, and we offer proofs to ensure that your comic book turns out just as you expect.
- Eco-Friendly Printing: We care about the environment, which is why we use sustainable printing practices wherever possible.
FAQs
How much does it cost to print an art book?
To print an art book, the cost depends on factors like quantity, size, page count, paper type, cover type, and binding method. For a typical 100-page hardcover art book, prices may range from $5 to $15 per copy for smaller quantities. Larger print runs often reduce the cost per book.
You can get an insight into the cost of printing a custom art book from our at-a-glance price charts.
| Quantity | 100pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs | 10000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80pp + 4pp | $6.77 unit $677 total | $1.99 unit $993 total | $1.31 unit $1,310 total | $1.03 unit $2,066 total | $0.89 unit $4,439 total | $0.84 unit $8,368 total |
| 128pp + 4pp | $10.01 unit $1,001 total | $2.99 unit $1,493 total | $1.99 unit $1,986 total | $1.56 unit $3,128 total | $1.36 unit $6,780 total | $1.28 unit $12,801 total |
| 256pp + 4pp | $18.63 unit $1,863 total | $5.67 unit $2,837 total | $3.81 unit $3,811 total | $3.00 unit $6,009 total | $2.60 unit $12,983 total | $2.46 unit $24,620 total |
- Cover: 300 gsm / 110 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination outside
- Interior: 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper, full color printing
- Please note that all prices are EXW (Ex Works) our facility and do not include shipping costs.
| Page Count | 100pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs | 10000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80pp | $11.27 unit $1,127 total | $3.17 unit $1,584 total | $2.33 unit $2,330 total | $1.96 unit $3,912 total | $1.67 unit $8,345 total | $1.60 unit $15,956 total |
| 128pp | $15.49 unit $1,549 total | $4.38 unit $2,191 total | $3.11 unit $3,105 total | $2.53 unit $5,062 total | $2.10 unit $10,518 total | $2.01 unit $20,114 total |
| 256pp | $26.79 unit $2,679 total | $7.67 unit $3,834 total | $5.20 unit $5,197 total | $4.09 unit $8,178 total | $3.27 unit $16,346 total | $3.12 unit $31,176 total |
- Cover: 157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination wrapped on 2.5 mm thickness greybeard
- Interior: 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper
- Please note that all prices are EXW (Ex Works) our facility and do not include shipping costs.
For a more detailed estimate, try our easy and convenient online Printing Cost Calculator. Just follow the link, drop in your information, and get an instant quote! If you have any questions, get in touch and one of our polite, knowledgeable, in-house experts will be delighted to help.
Whar are the common art book sizes?
Art books are a showcase for your finest work, and at QinPrinting, we offer custom sizes to suit your needs. While we print a wide range of sizes, the most common options are between 8″ x 10″ and 9″ x 12″ or larger. The most economical size is 8.5″ x 11″. The ideal dimensions for your art book depend on factors like the type of artwork, the number of images, the length of text, and the layout or orientation you choose.
Whar are the best binding options for art books
Art books—unlike some “presentation” books—are opened, read, and looked at! So, they must combine elevated aesthetic values with practicality. We recommend “sewn perfect bound” and “sewn hardcover” as our preferred binding styles for art books. Your choice depends on your budget, the style and length of your book, and several other factors. But these two binding options both achieve optimal results, which always impress. You can open both bindings flat with no damage to the spine, too, which makes them ideal for browsing.
What are the best paper options for art books?
Just like gallery or museum exhibitions, art books require careful curation. The quality of the paper and its presentation are essential to the impact you want to make. We recommend printing on premium gloss or matte art paper to achieve vibrant, lifelike results. For a more natural, subtle finish, uncoated paper is also available, offering a more understated look that still highlights your artwork beautifully.
Matte Coated Paper (105-200gsm)
Best for: Art books with vibrant colors and detailed illustrations
Pros: Smooth, non-reflective finish, good for fine details and colors without glare
Glossy Coated Paper (105-200gsm)
Best for: Art books with rich color prints, photography, and glossy images
Pros: Bright, crisp colors and details, reflective finish enhances depth
What is the MOQ for art book printing?
The minimum order quantity is 100 copies.
How long will it take to print my art book?
Printing your art book typically takes about 2 to 3 weeks for hardcover books and 5 to 10 business days for softcover versions. If you have a specific deadline in mind, let us know, and we’ll try to work with your schedule!
How do I prepare my files for printing?
Please submit your artwork and layout in high-resolution PDF format including 3mm bleed with all fonts embedded.
Can I order a proof before printing the entire run?
Yes, we offer proofing services so you can review the final product before we proceed with the full print run. This ensures everything is to your satisfaction.
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Designing and printing your own high-end art book—either as a premium portfolio, catalog of works, or for distribution and sale—is always as challenging as it is satisfying to complete. But at QinPrinting, we pride ourselves on our customer service and helpfulness as much as our deep knowledge of every aspect of printing technology. Get in touch today to discuss your individual needs or to request a no-obligation quote. We can’t wait to help you make your custom art book the most breath-taking yet!
