Compact, lightweight formats for portable, high-quality books
Choose each option — every one is explained. The price appears once your document is fully specified.
We specialise in pocket-sized book printing for novels, guides, field notes, and handbooks. These compact editions are easy to carry and store, while maintaining professional print quality in both softcover and hardcover formats.
We offer a wide range of cost-effective customisation options for your pocket-sized book. Whether you choose softcover or hardcover, our team will help you select the most suitable compact format, binding, and paper to match your content, distribution goals, and production timeline. Send us your specifications — we’ll guide you toward the most efficient and professional solution for your pocket edition.
Portrait
Landscape
Square
Saddle-stitched (stapled)
Perfect bound
Loop-stitched (eyelet staples)
Wire-O
Hardcover (case bound)
Ribbon marker
Headband
Matt or gloss lamination
Embossing
Hot foil
Soft-touch lamination
Spot UV
Dust jacket
SlipcasePocket-Sized Book 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. Every option can be changed in the configurator.
Pocket-Sized Book Printing: 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 3 October 2026.
A compact paperback, smaller than A5, designed to be carried and read anywhere. The configurator offers the French pocket format, 11 × 18 cm (110 × 180 mm), perfect bound; other compact sizes such as A6 or 120 × 190 mm are quoted on request.
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 from the configurator, or A5 and A4 for larger paperbacks; other sizes 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.
Pocket size 11 × 18 cm: from 25 copies, up to 1,000 copies online. Other paperback sizes: from 100 copies, up to 2,500. 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 pocket-sized book printing with full control over quality and finish — compact, durable, and easy to distribute. Whether softcover or hardcover, these small-format editions are perfectly suited for fiction, poetry, guides, event takeaways, or on-the-go reference books. We help you create elegant, professional results in a portable format tailored to your content and readership.
Our prepress team reviews all files to ensure accuracy — from resolution and margins to pagination and spine setup. A digital proof is included before printing. Need help adapting your layout to a smaller format? We assist with structure, font size, and readability to maintain clarity even in tight dimensions.
Pocket books are available in common formats like 110 × 180 mm (France), 105 × 148 mm (UK A6), or 120 × 190 mm (Spain) — or you can opt for a custom size. Depending on your content, we offer saddle-stitched binding, perfect binding, or section sewn binding, in either soft or hard cover.
Choose from lightweight papers, matt or gloss coatings, and print runs from 25 to 1,000 copies online in pocket size; larger runs on quote. Whether you’re a publisher, author, or NGO, pocket-sized books are a smart choice for affordable distribution without sacrificing quality or design.
Want to elevate your pocket edition? We can include options like hot foil, headbands, soft-touch lamination, or custom endpapers — even on smaller budgets — for a refined and collectible result.
We guide you through every stage of your pocket-sized book production — from layout adjustments to delivery logistics — to ensure your publication is both practical and impactful. No matter your goal, we help you make the most of the format.
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.
Pocket-sized books are more than convenient — they’re intimate, shareable, and practical. Their small size makes them ideal for direct distribution, last-minute sales, or inclusion in press kits, welcome bags or corporate materials.
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.
Pricing depends on format, page count, binding and run size. Use our online form for a fast quote or contact us for personalised advice — we’ll help you create the right balance between impact, cost and practicality.
