Book Binding Sizes and Types

AuthorHouse publishes softcover books in perfect-bound format, a type of book binding that uses glue to hold the pages and cover together (typical of most professional books found in stores). Our hardcover books feature a durable cloth binding, an embossed spine, and a full-color dust jacket that allows room for descriptive copy about your book and your author biography on its inside flaps.We do not publish wire-o, plasticomb, three-ring, nor spiral-bound books.

The chart below lists the binding and paper options available to you at AuthorHouse:

Trim Sizes and Interior Paper Options

Black & White Print Options

Trim Size 

Cover 

Minimum Page # 

Maximum Page # 

Paper Specifications 

Paper Color 

5" x 8"  Softcover 

48 

740 

55 lb, acid-free      White or Crème 
6" x 9"      Softcover 

48 

740 

55 lb, acid-free  White or Crème 
6" x 9"  Dust Jacket 

108 

740 

55 lb, acid-free  White 
6" x 9"  Glossy Hardcover 

108 

740 

55 lb, acid-free  White or Crème 
8.25" x 11     Softcover

48

828

55 lb, acid-free White

 

Color Print Options

Trim Size 

Cover 

Page # Range   

Paper Specifications    

Paper Color 

8.5" x 8.5"     Saddle Stitch        

4-48

70 lb, acid-free  White
8.5" x 8.5"  Perfect Bound 

24-480 

70 lb, acid-free  White
8.5" x 11"  Saddle Stitch 

4-48 

70 lb, acid-free  White
8.5" x 11" Perfect Bound

24-480

70 lb, acid-free  White

 

What You Need to Know

To learn more about your options, please call 888.519.5121. We'll guide you through the process.


Disclaimer: Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Some restrictions may apply.

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