Custom paperback and hardcover books for authors and publishers
Choose each option — every one is explained. The price appears once your document is fully specified.
We print high-quality novels in both softcover and hardcover formats, offering custom sizes, finishes, and bindings. For hardcover editions, you can also add a dust jacket to enhance protection and visual appeal. Whether you're self-publishing or releasing a new edition, our team ensures every detail meets professional standards.
We offer a wide range of cost-effective customisation options for your novel. Whether you opt for softcover or hardcover, our team will help you choose the most suitable format, binding, and paper to reflect your story, readership, and publishing goals. Share your brief with us — we’ll guide you towards the most efficient and professional printing solution for your novel.
Portrait
Landscape
Square
Saddle-stitched (stapled)
Perfect bound
Loop-stitched (eyelet staples)
Wire-O
Hardcover (case bound)
Dust jacket
Slipcase
Ribbon marker
Headband
Matt or gloss lamination
Embossing
Hot foil
Soft-touch lamination
Spot UVNovel Printing Services — reference configuration: Perfect bound, Pocket 110 x 180 mm portrait, 120 pages, 90gsm white offset, Black, double sided, 250gsm matt, Full colour, single sided, Matt lamination, single sided. Every option can be changed in the configurator.
Novel Printing Services: from €114.00 excl. VAT for 25 copies (€4.56 per copy), up to 1000 copies online. Production time 8 to 12 working days, free delivery in mainland France, card or bank transfer, files checked before printing. Reference configuration: Perfect bound, Pocket 110 x 180 mm portrait, 120 pages, 90gsm white offset, Black, double sided, 250gsm matt, Full colour, single sided, Matt lamination, single sided.
| Quantity | Total excl. VAT | Unit price excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 25 copies | €114.00 | €4.56 |
| 50 copies | €177.00 | €3.54 |
| 100 copies | €343.00 | €3.43 |
| 250 copies | €816.00 | €3.26 |
| 500 copies | €1,993.00 | €3.99 |
| 750 copies | €2,511.00 | €3.35 |
| 1000 copies | €2,599.00 | €2.60 |
Prices excl. VAT, 20% VAT added (0% for EU businesses with a VAT number). Prices updated on 2 October 2026.
Most novels are printed in a portable format: pocket size 11 × 18 cm, A5, or intermediate sizes such as 130 × 200 mm or 135 × 215 mm. Paperback (perfect bound) is the usual choice; hardcover (case bound) with a dust jacket is available from 10 copies for collector editions.
Paperback (perfect bound) books run from 44 to 300 pages online. Below 44 pages the spine is too thin to glue reliably; above 300 pages, ask for a custom quote.
Pocket size 11 × 18 cm, A5 or A4 from the configurator; intermediate sizes such as 130 × 200 mm on quote. Text pages: uncoated (offset) paper, white or cream, or matt or gloss coated paper for illustrated books, in the weights listed by the configurator (typically 80 to 170 gsm). Cover: 250 to 350 gsm board with matt, gloss or soft-touch lamination. FSC or PEFC certified papers available on request.
From 100 copies, up to 2,500 copies online. Above that: on quote.
The production time is shown in the configurator as soon as your document is fully specified, before you order, and it is confirmed on the order. A shorter lead time is sometimes possible depending on the configuration and the production schedule at the time of ordering: state your date in a custom quote request.
Yes. Every file is checked by our prepress team before printing: trim size, bleed, resolution, page count and spine width. An online proof is sent before production; printing starts after your approval.
Delivery across Europe. Outside Europe: possible depending on the product, on quote. Every parcel is tracked, and delivery in mainland France is free.
We offer high-quality novel printing in softcover or hardcover, tailored to the specific needs of authors and publishers. Whether you're launching a debut title or reissuing a classic, our print solutions ensure your story is presented with elegance, durability and precision. From literary fiction to commercial thrillers, we adapt to your vision and readership.
Our prepress experts check every file before production — verifying resolution, margins, pagination and spine setup. An online proof is sent before production; printing starts after your approval. Need help with typesetting or layout? We can support you in building a structure that enhances readability, pacing and visual flow — whether your book is text-heavy or includes chapter artwork.
Standard formats for novels include 130 × 200 mm, 135 × 215 mm or A5, with the option to define your own custom size. Choose between perfect binding or section-sewn binding, with a wide range of cover finishes. For hardcovers, dust jackets, ribbon markers and headbands can be added to reinforce your book’s visual and tactile identity.
We offer a broad choice of interior papers, matt or gloss lamination, hot foil, and embossing. Print runs start from 100 copies (25 in pocket size, 10 in hardcover) and go up to 2,500 copies online; larger runs on quote. Delivery across Europe. Outside Europe: possible depending on the product, on quote.
Want to make your edition more distinctive? We offer finishing touches such as soft-touch lamination, custom endpapers, French flaps, and spot UV — even for shorter runs. These details add perceived value and turn your novel into a collectable object.
Whatever your narrative style or publication goal, we help you bring your manuscript to life — with expert guidance at every step, from layout to delivery. Your story deserves to be printed with the same care you gave it while writing.
A dust jacket adds both elegance and protection to your hardcover novel. It offers an additional design surface — ideal for author bios, synopsis, reviews or visual extensions of the cover art. Printed on coated paper with matt or gloss lamination, dust jackets enhance shelf appeal while preserving the book underneath from wear and scratches. Whether you want a minimalist aesthetic or a richly illustrated wrap, our team ensures your dust jacket complements your novel perfectly.
FSC or PEFC certified papers available on request. Say so when you request a quote: the paper is then specified on the quotation and the certification mention can be printed on the document.
In a digital world, printed novels remain powerful. They create lasting emotional connections, offer a tactile reading experience, and support direct sales through bookstores, events and author signings. A professionally printed novel speaks volumes about your commitment to your craft.
Standard production times depend on the binding, the page count and the quantity: the lead time is shown in the configurator before you order and confirmed on the order. A shorter lead time is sometimes possible depending on the configuration and the production schedule at the time of ordering: state your date in a custom quote request. Delivery across Europe. Outside Europe: possible depending on the product, on quote.
Costs vary depending on format, binding, page count and print volume. Use our online form to get an instant estimate or reach out for tailored advice. Our goal: to help you print smarter — combining quality, aesthetics and affordability.
