We strongly recommend that you refer to our full Hardback Books PDF guide here.
We also recommend that you download our artwork templates from the product page (available as InDesign and PDF files) and use them to produce your design artwork.
Spine widthThe spine width of a Hardback Book varies from 7mm up to 41mm, depending on the number of pages required and the thickness of the paper stock you choose. Our spine calculator works this out for you when you build your book on our website. |
This measurement is calculated on our product page when you choose your number of pages. The measurement can also be found in your email order confirmation and in your account (orders).
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IMPORTANT: When creating artwork, make sure the spine width is adjusted accordingly. Failing to do so may result in artwork rejection or your book being printed with the wrong spine size. |
Number of pages
The minimum number of pages is 32, and the maximum is 500 pages, including your cover.
The total number of pages in a Perfect Bound Book must be in multiples of 2.
For example, your book could contain 32, 34, 36... 496, 498 and up to 500 pages.
Creating print ready files
Supply your artwork to us as 2 PDF files. One file for your covers and one file for your inner pages.
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PDF File 1 - Covers One file containing outer and inner covers, as well as the spine. Your file should consist of 1 page. |
PDF File 2 - Inner pages One file containing all your inner pages as single pages running in numerical order from your 1st page to your last page. |
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| IMPORTANT: To ensure your artwork is not rejected, export your file as ‘Spreads’ (not pages). Your PDF file should resemble the illustration below and contain 1 page. | IMPORTANT: To ensure your artwork is not rejected, export your inner pages file as ‘Pages’ (not spreads). Your PDF file should resemble the illustration below. |