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Perfect Bound Books
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- Perfect bound book printing is a great option for brochures, reports or any document from 28 up to 700* printed pages. No wonder they're so popular!
- The fastest turnaround. Next Day Despatch as standard with Same Day Express production available.
- If your cover is a solid colour or has a high ink coverage, please opt to laminate your cover during the quote process.
- Use our recommended specifications for great results. Custom Sizes Available - choose your own size in the quote process.
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Product Overview
Elevate Your Publication with Professional Perfect Bound Books in the UK
Are you searching for high-quality perfect bound book printing services in the UK? Look no further! Our expert team specialises in creating sleek, professional-looking books that will make your publication stand out from the crowd.
What Are Perfect Bound Books?
Perfect binding is a sophisticated finishing method that creates polished, square-edged books. This technique involves gluing the pages and cover together at the spine, resulting in a flat book that lays perfectly when closed. Perfect bound books are ideal if your document is too thick to be saddle-stitched or stapled and are the preferred choice for many UK publishers, businesses, and individuals seeking a refined final product.
Ideal Applications for Perfect Bound Books in the UK
- Glossy magazines and quarterly publications
- Product catalogues and mail-order booklets
- Corporate annual reports and financial summaries
- Softcover Novels
- Educational textbooks for all academic levels
- Instructional manuals and reference guides
- Artist and designer portfolio books
Why Choose Perfect Binding for Your UK Publication?
- Professional Appearance: Clean, modern look suitable for various publications
- Cost-Effective: Economical for both small and large print runs
- Versatility: Accommodates a wide range of page counts (28-700* pages)
- Customisation: Various paper types, cover finishes, and size options available
- Durability: PUR glue ensures long-lasting, flexible binding
*This does not apply to A4 Landscape books where the maximum spine thickness is 26mm (approx 436 printed pages on 130gsm silk).
Our perfect bound books are glued with durable PUR adhesive for added flexibility, temperature resistance, and longevity. When designing, allow a 12mm safe area at the spine and a 3mm bleed. Choose from silk, gloss, or uncoated stocks in a variety of finishes and paper weights. Standard and custom sizes are available through our online quote tool.
Paper Options
Silk
Silk coated paper has a smooth feel with a discreet surface sheen. It offers excellent ink to paper contrast, and printed colours appear distinct and clear. A recycled option is available. (Cover 250gsm – 350gsm; inner text 130gsm – 150gsm)
Gloss
Gloss coated paper has a shiny surface and very smooth finish. Colour is sharp and stands out well. Ink dries quickly and the need for lamination is reduced. (Cover 250gsm - 350gsm; inner text 130gsm – 200gsm)
Premium uncoated
Our premium uncoated paper is absorbent. Printed inks appear flatter due to this absorbency, and the paper has a soft finish. A recycled option is available. (Cover 250gsm – 300gsm; inner text 100gsm – 120gsm)
Finishes
Matt lamination gives a soft, contemporary effect. Gloss lamination gives a higher quality shine finish than gloss card. Lamination is most useful with solid colours or images to enhance their vibrancy or where you want to protect your printed documents. The most popular option is to matt laminate your cover.
Have a look at our range of options for PUR binding and remember, we also offer a full selection of delivery options from free delivery to next day express so order your PUR perfect bound book online today.
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FAQs
Q. Where would you use perfect bound books?
Q. What are the benefits of perfect binding?
Q. What is the difference between perfect bound and saddle-stitched?
Q. What is the process for binding perfect bound books?
Q. Can a perfect-bound book have printing on its spine?
Q. What glue do you use for your perfect bound books?
Q. What paper options do you offer with perfect bound books?
Q. Can any book be perfect bound?
Q. What sizes are available for my perfect bound books?
Q. What finishes do you offer for perfect bound books?
Q. Do you have any templates that I could download?
Q. How do I supply my artwork?
Q. Do I need bleed and crop marks on my artwork?
Q. Do I need to supply fonts?
Q. Do I need to adhere to certain margins when designing my perfect bound book?
Design Templates
We provide templates in Adobe Illustrator, InDesigns and PDF formats.
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120 x 120mm Perfect Bound Book
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A6 Landscape Perfect Bound Book
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A6 Portrait Perfect Bound Book
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140 x 140mm Perfect Bound Book
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148 x 148 Perfect Bound Book
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3rd A4 Landscape Perfect Bound Book
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3rd A4 Portrait Perfect Bound Book
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A5 Landscape Perfect Bound Book
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A5 Portrait Perfect Bound Book
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210 x 210mm Perfect Bound Book
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US Comic Size Perfect Bound Book
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A4 Landscape Perfect Bound Book
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A4 Portrait Perfect Bound Book
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US Letter Size Perfect Bound Book
Product Reviews
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Jordan D.
First time ordering here, the quality of our brochures was great and the delivery was very quick. The team I interacted with was friendly and helpful, we will definitely be coming back.
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Martin Smith M.
Superb quality always and nothing is too much trouble for these gugs
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Philip K.
The whole online process was straightforward. Very swift return. I was impressed with the print quality and photographic reproduction. The Customer Service team were very very dealing with a last minute alteration to the document.
