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Large Format Book Printing
From coffee table books to art and photography books, oversized formats require specialized printing expertise. At QinPrinting, we print exquisite, premium-quality large format books for publishers and independent creators alike. With nearly 30 years of printing experience, advanced technology, and a passionate team, we're trusted worldwide for printing excellence and exceptional service.
Large Format Book Maximum Sizes
Large format book maximum sizes depend on the binding style you choose. We offer sewn hardcover, sewn perfect bound, and stapled saddle stitch binding.
Sewn Hardcover
In portrait orientation, the maximum hardcover book size is 9.625" x 13.5" or 245 mm x 343 mm. In landscape orientation, the maximum hardcover book size is 12.8" x 12.8" or 325 mm x 325 mm.
In this binding, we organize the interior pages into signatures which are then printed, cut, and sewn, and glued into a hard casing covered by a printed sheet or other material which forms the cover. This binding is the most resilient and professional-looking, especially if you add special treatments such as embossed titles, debossed titles, soft touch lamination, and metallic foil stamping; or a custom-made printed dust jacket, a slipcase, marker ribbons, and sewn decorative headbands.
Sewn Perfect Bound
In portrait orientation, the maximum paperback book size is 9.625" x 13.5" or 245 mm x 343 mm. In landscape orientation, the maximum paperback book size is 12.8" x 12.8" or 325 mm x 325 mm.
Also known as paperback or softcover binding, this is a popular binding style. We collate and print the interior pages in sets called signatures, which are then sewn together and fixed into a wrap-around cover made of heavier art paper or lightweight card stock. This option gives you a truly beautiful book for a minimal outlay.
Saddle-Stitched
The maximum size for a stapled book is 12.2" x 12.2" or 310 mm x 310 mm.
This means that we make the book out of folded sheets stacked inside each other, often with an added cover sheet of glossy art paper, and then stapled together down the spine. The name comes from the original process of sewing the pages together with binding thread. This binding is only possible with a page count divisible by four, to a limit of 48 pages.
Another aspect of large format book printing and binding is the thickness of the spine. The spine's thickness is determined by the weight of the paper you choose and the number of pages. As a rule, we can't print large format books which have over 800 pages. However, if you have a book project of those dimensions, please get in touch and we'll discuss the options available to you.
If your book is larger than our maximum size, no worries—just get in touch with us, and we'll help you find the best solution!
Large Format Book Paper Options
Most large format books we print are designed as coffee table, art, or photography books. And they generally include a mix of text, graphics, artwork, or photography. So, whether choosing hardcover, paperback, or stapled binding, you'll need several papers in the book's composition. If your book's content is primarily visual, we recommend printing on premium-quality gloss or matte art paper to get the most vivid and color-faithful results. Gloss and matte both have coated surfaces, perfect for printing that will reproduce your photographs and artwork. Gloss paper is often best for books with full-color spreads and less text, whereas books with more text may benefit from matte paper. Matte paper will still give excellent color or black-and-white reproduction while making the text easier to read because it's less light reflective.
You'll need at least two paper specifications for your large format book, for the inside pages and the cover. You may also want end sheet paper which can be colored or textured paper. But the choice of end paper depends on the book size and interior page count. For large format book printing and binding, we recommend 170 gsm / 115 lb or 190 gsm / 128 lb uncoated, colored, or textured stock for the end sheet paper.
Large Format Hardcover
Casing Paper
- 157 gsm / 58 lb cover paper wrapped on 2mm gray board
- 157 gsm / 58 lb cover paper wrapped on 2.5mm gray board
- 157 gsm / 58 lb cover paper wrapped on 3mm gray board
- Other paper, cloth, vinyl, or imitation leather wrapped on grey board
Interior Paper
- 128 gsm / 86 lb art text paper
- 157 gsm / 106 lb art text paper
- 200 gsm / 135 lb art text paper
End Sheet Papers
- 180 gsm / 122 lb uncoated paper
- 157 gsm / 106 lb coated paper
- 120 gsm / 80 lb textured paper
- 140 gsm / 95 lb colored paper
Slipcase
- 157 gsm / 58 lb art paper wrapped on 3 mm gray board
- Cloth, vinyl, or leatherette wrapped on gray board
Dust Jacket
- 157 gsm / 58 lb art cover paper
- 200 gsm / 74 lb art cover paper
Large Format Paperback and Stapled Booklet
Cover Paper
- 200 gsm / 74 lb art cover paper
- 250 gsm / 92 lb art cover paper
- 300 gsm / 111 lb art cover paper
- 350 gsm / 129 lb gloss cover paper
Interior Paper
- 80 gsm / 55 lb art text paper
- 105 gsm / 71 lb art text paper
- 128 gsm / 86 lb art text paper
- 157 gsm / 106 lb art text paper
- 200 gsm / 135 lb art text paper
Interior Paper
- 80 gsm / 55 lb offset paper
- 100 gsm / 68 lb offset paper
- 120 gsm / 80 lb offset paper
- 140 gsm / 95 lb offset paper
Additional Options for Large Format Book Printing and Binding
There are several additional options you can choose when completing the cover design for your paperback or hardcover large format book.
For paperbacks, why not add back and front cover flaps? They add little to the overall cost of production, but they provide extra print space for an author biography, content summaries, review snippets, publisher information, and more.
For hardcover books, you could add a dust jacket or a slipcase.
Large Format Book Dust Jacket
The “dust jacket” makes cost-effective and elegant addition to any large format hardcover book. Used alone or combined with image-wrapping, it finishes your book with a professional touch while adding five printable surfaces—front, back, spine, and two inside flaps. We can print it in full color, gloss coat it, matte coat it; emboss, deboss, laminate, and foil stamp it, too, for added effects.
Slipcase
Slipcases are a fantastic way to add class, style, and extra protection to your large format hardcover books. They are made of stiff card stock like a box, but tailored to the size of your book, with one side left open so that when the book is inserted, only the spine is revealed. They can be made to house one or more books. We can cover the card stock with printed paper, cloth, vinyl, or leatherette as you prefer. The slipcase can be printed, embossed, debossed, gilded, and foil stamped, too.
Special Finishes
Choose from a range of special finishes to further enhance the beauty and quality of your large format book.
Popular Genres for Large Format Book Printing
Large format book printing and binding is a popular option for books which have a high visual content and need to look as impressive as they are practical. The most popular genres for large format books are:
If you need superb, high-quality large format book printing and binding by a company that really cares about both the product and you, you won't find it better than QinPrinting. We've worked hard to develop a world-wide reputation for excellence and we're dedicated to delivering superlative products with unparalleled care and support. It's what we do.
QinPrinting Rated Excellent for Large Format Book Printing
The books came out beautiful, the print quality is absolutely flawless, the paper is fantastically solid and the laminated soft touch cover is straight up luxury. The book looks and feels 110% professional and it's a glorious to hold.
It even arrived about a month earlier than was forecast so i could deliver them in time for Christmas, even my European/Australian orders!
Kricket Moros
FAQs
The minimum order quantity is 100 copies.
Hardcover Large Format Book Printing Price Chart (12.5" x 12.5")
| Quantity | 100pcs | 300pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240pp | $43.91 each $4,391 total | $18.14 each $5,441 total | $13.56 each $6,780 total | $9.52 each $9,524 total | $7.72 each $15,431 total | $6.36 each $31,810 total |
| 300pp | $53.58 each $5,358 total | $22.08 each $6,624 total | $16.46 each $8,231 total | $11.48 each $11,478 total | $9.21 each $18,416 total | $7.54 each $37,688 total |
| 360pp | $63.22 each $6,322 total | $26.08 each $7,825 total | $19.42 each $9,709 total | $13.43 each $13,432 total | $10.71 each $21,428 total | $8.71 each $43,564 total |
- Cover: 157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination wrapped on 2.5 mm thickness greybeard.
- Inner Pages: 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper.
Paperback Large Format Book Printing Price Chart (9.625" x 13.5")
| Quantity | 100pcs | 300pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80pp + 4pp | $8.47 each $847 total | $3.60 each $1,080 total | $2.57 each $1,286 total | $1.74 each $1,742 total | $1.40 each $2,791 total | $1.24 each $6,216 total |
| 100pp + 4pp | $10.44 each $1,044 total | $4.44 each $1,331 total | $3.17 each $1,587 total | $2.18 each $2,182 total | $1.73 each $3,458 total | $1.53 each $7,654 total |
| 120pp + 4pp | $12.29 each $960 total | $5.22 each $1,567 total | $3.75 each $1,877 total | $2.56 each $2,563 total | $2.03 each $4,068 total | $1.80 each $8,996 total |
- Cover: 250 gsm / 92 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination outside
- Inner Pages: 128 gsm / 86 lb coated text paper, full color printing
Yes, we offer a free manual document-checking service to ensure your files are print-ready. Our team will review the document layout, bleed, resolution, and other technical details, allowing you to correct any issues before production begins.
Please provide high-resolution pdf files (300 dpi) in CMYK color mode with 3-mm bleed.
For detailed large format book printing, we recommend high-quality images to ensure vibrant color and clarity in the final product.
Yes, we provide both digital and physical proofs. Digital proofs help you review the layout on screen, while physical proofs allow you to check the material, color, and finish before mass printing. Visit our Proof Support Page or contact our team for help.
The standard production time is approximately 3 weeks, depending on order quantities and finishing options. Shipping times vary based on your location and shipping method.
Let's Talk!
We recognize that producing a large format book can represent a significant investment. So, we'd be delighted to discuss your project idea with you and work together to find a solution that meets your needs while keeping within your budget. Get in touch today to chat through your needs or to ask for a no-obligation quote. We can't wait to help you make your large format book the most beautiful yet!
