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Perfect Bound Softcover Books
Square-backed & premium
From · inc VAT
£300.83
Made to order — available to configure
1Quantity & specification
Quantity
Size
Inner Stock
Pages
Lamination
Turnaround
2Cover Stock
3Binding
4Embellishment
Artwork route
How do you want to supply the design?
Upload finished artwork or send the requirement to our design team. Product-specific file requirements should be confirmed before production.
Artwork
Configured total · inc VAT
£454.86
Buying guide
About Perfect Bound Softcover Books
PUR perfect bound books and catalogues with a flat, premium spine. When planning Perfect Bound Softcover Books, work from the finished application first. Consider finished size, page count, binding, cover and inner stock, and quantity. Artwork should be prepared for the selected finished size, with important content kept clear of trims, folds, seams, fixings or other production areas that apply to the product. Use the live options on this page to build the specification that matches the job; where a required combination is not shown, request a quote rather than assuming availability. If you are comparing alternatives, focus on the specification and intended use rather than the product name alone, because material, finishing and setup choices can change the most suitable route.
Specifications
- Binding
- PUR perfect bound
- Pages
- From 40pp
- Spine
- Printable square spine
Artwork requirements
- Upload PDF, AI, EPS, PSD, JPG, PNG or TIFF files through the artwork route
- Prepare artwork at the selected finished size or an appropriate documented scale
- Keep important content clear of trims, folds, seams, fixings and other production areas that apply
- Follow any product-specific bleed, colour and resolution requirements shown for the confirmed specification
- Confirm the product-specific artwork requirements for the selected specification before production
Delivery & turnaround
Configured delivery services are shown during checkout where applicable. Production timing is confirmed from the selected product specification before production starts.
Artwork
File setup & preflight
Bleed, safe areas, resolution and file preparation.
Materials
Compare substrates
Choose materials from the application, not guesswork.
Range
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Compare sibling products before choosing the final specification.
Expert guides for this product
Artwork
What bleed do I need for print?
For common small-format print, 3mm bleed on each edge is the normal starting point. Large-format products may use different bleed and finishing allowances, so the product specification should always take priority.
Read guideArtwork
What file format should I send for printing?
A correctly exported PDF is usually the safest print file because it can keep fonts, vectors and images together. Editable AI, EPS or PSD files can be useful when changes are required, while JPG and PNG are best treated as image files rather than general-purpose print artwork.
Read guideFAQs
What should I check before ordering Perfect Bound Softcover Books?
Confirm the finished size, quantity, material or stock, finishing, artwork requirements and how the product will be used. Product-specific options on this page take priority over general guidance.
Can I ask for a different Perfect Bound Softcover Books specification?
If the combination you need is not available in the live options, send the requirement through the quote form so it can be reviewed rather than assumed.
What's the minimum page count?
Perfect binding needs ~40 pages to form a spine.