Book Printing Options >> Perfect Binding

Perfect binding is a form of adhesive binding style and is a free option for our books. This binding option is sometimes called a "soft cover" or "paperback binding." It is excellent for books, corporate reports, manuals, brochures, and annual reports. The advantages are: versatile, printable spine, overall look and visual appeal. A printed spine requires a minimum of 80 pages to allow room for the printing. Minimum pages to perfect bind is 24. For 8-1/2 x 11 inch perfect bound books, the maximum size is limited to 600 pages.

Sewn perfect binding is where the book block is actually sewn with thread before binding, which results in a more durable type of paperback binding. This is recommended for large color books or books that will see extreme conditions. Sewing the books makes sure there is never a glue failure, which can happen on larger books or books that are opened and closed hundreds of times causing the glue to possibly crack. Sewn Perfect Binding is an additional $1.00 per book and adds approximately 5 business days to the order.