GUANGZHOU MYWAY PRINTING CO., LTD.Custom Hardcover Photo Book Printing
Hardcover book details as below:
Size: 205x297mm
Cover: special paper with glass, 4+0c, 4P
Inner: 2 pieces of 250g photo paper stick together, 4+4c, 36P
Binding: Sewing binding
Quantity: 5 pieces
At a glance
- Product
- Hardcover books
- MOQ
- As you want
- Sample time
- 1~2 working days
- Production time
- 1 or 2 weeks at least after sample approval, depends on quantity
- Printing
- Heidelburg offset printing/Digital printing/inkjet printing
- Shipping
- Express/Air cargo/Sea shipping(CIF/DDP) worldwide
Specifications
Everything below can be adjusted to your project. If your requirement is not listed, ask us - we make to order.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product name | Custom hardcover book printing |
| Size | A3 / A4 / A5 / A6 / B5, portrait or landscape, or any custom trim size |
| Cover material | 157 gsm art paper mounted on 1.5 - 3 mm greyboard; cloth, PU leather or specialty paper on request |
| Text material | 80 - 300 gsm art paper (gloss or matte), offset paper, woodfree paper, FSC certified stock |
| Printing | Heidelburg offset printing/Digital printing/inkjet printing |
| Binding | Case bound (hardcover), section sewn, thread sewing, perfect binding, flexi-bound |
| Surface finishing | Gloss or matte lamination, spot UV, varnish, gold / silver / coloured foil, embossing, debossing |
| Extras | Head and tail bands, ribbon marker, rounded corners, dust jacket, foil edge, slipcase |
| Colour proof | Digital proof free of charge; printed pre-production sample available |
| MOQ | As you want |
| Sample time | 1~2 working days |
| Production time | 1 or 2 weeks at least after sample approval, depends on quantity |
| QC | 100% inspection before packing, photos of each shipment |
| Packing | Dust-proof bag into carton to pack, cartons on pallets, shrink wrapped |
| Shipping | Express/Air cargo/Sea shipping(CIF/DDP) worldwide |
| Payment | T/T, L/C, Western Union, PayPal |
Options
Three decisions shape the price and the result: size, material, quantity
Paper and board
Choose the hand-feel and the weight of the book.
- 70 - 300 gsm glossy/matte paper
- 70 - 300 gsm Woodfree/offset paper
- Cloth, PU leather or specialty paper on request
- 1.5 - 3 mm greyboard for the case
Binding method
Binding decides how the book opens and how long it lasts.
- Section sewn - the most durable, opens flat
- Perfect bound - cost effective for thick text blocks
- Thread sewing with head and tail bands
- Wire-o and spiral for workbooks
Cover finishing
The cover sells the book. These are the effects we run in-house.
- Matte or gloss lamination
- Gold, silver, black and coloured hot foil
- Spot UV and textured varnish
- Embossing, debossing, linen or leatherette wrap
Typical uses
What our overseas customers usually print in this format.
Children books and board books
Art books and coffee-table books
Company books and anniversary books
Textbooks, workbooks and education books
Cookbooks and lifestyle books
Nature books and travel books
Why choose us
One factory, from CTP plates to packed cartons - no brokers in between.
How an order runs
From first email to delivered cartons, usually five steps.
Quote within 24 hours
Give us details of size, paper, inner pages and quantity, a quotation will be send back soon.
Send us the files
Send us the files like PDF (preferred), Adobe InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop for checking
Digital samples
Digital proof free of charge; printed sample before mass production on request.
Mass production
Heidelberg offset press, in-line colour control, 100% inspection before packing.
Packing and shipping
Export cartons on pallets, by sea, air or courier - FOB, CIF or DDP.
Artwork requirements
Send files in any of these formats and we will pre-flight them free of charge.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| File formats | PDF (preferred), Adobe InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop |
| Resolution | 300 dpi or higher for all images |
| Colour | CMYK; Pantone / PMS codes for spot colours |
| Bleed & margin | 3 mm bleed on every side, keep text 5 mm from trim |
| Fonts | Outlined / embedded, or send the font files |
FAQ
The questions overseas buyers ask us most often.
What is the minimum order quantity for hardcover books?
There is no fixed MOQ - as you want. Tell us the quantity, from a single sample copy to a full container, and we will quote accordingly.
Can I get a sample before mass production?
Yes. A digital proof is free. A physical pre-production sample made on the actual paper with the actual binding can be sent by courier before we start the run.
Which file format should I send?
A print-ready PDF is best. We also accept Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop files. Images at 300 dpi, CMYK colour, 3 mm bleed on every side.
How long does production take?
1 or 2 weeks at least after sample approval, depending on quantity. Sea freight to Europe or North America normally adds 20 - 40 days; air freight about 5 - 7 days.
Do you print children's books with safety requirements?
Yes. We print board books and children's titles with rounded corners, non-toxic inks and materials that meet EN 71 and ASTM F963 requirements. Certificates can be provided.
Can you ship door to door?
Yes. We ship FOB Guangzhou, CIF to your port, or DDP to your warehouse. We work with DHL, FedEx, UPS and sea freight forwarders.
Other printing we do
Most overseas customers run several items at once - a book, a catalog and a set of bags often ship in the same container.
Need a price for your hardcover books?
Send size, paper, inner pages and quantity - we quote within 24 hours on working days.
Contact Guangzhou Myway Printing
Tell us what you need to print. Drawing, PDF or even a photo of a sample are enough to start.
Factory visits are welcome by appointment. We can arrange a video call walk-through of the Heidelberg press line and binding workshop before you place an order.