Want to print a hardcover book? Great! But what material should you use for the cover? And for the interior? Which printing techniques or binding method do you want? Or would you like special extras, such as a ribbon bookmark or coloured edges? There’s plenty to think about. Of course, you don’t have to do it alone. Our experts will help you with all your choices and inspire you with countless examples.
Once you know how many pages your book will have, you can calculate the spine thickness and design your cover. We have developed a handy tool for this.
Which printing technique is best suited to my book?
If you have a preference, we will leave that up to you. Otherwise, we will automatically go for the most economical option: digital printing for small print runs, offset printing for larger print runs.
LE-UV (Low Energy Ultra Violet) refers to the ink curing technology at the end of our printing press. The lamps cure the ink in an instant, preventing it from being absorbed by the paper. This means that even on uncoated paper types, your colours remain irresistibly bright and vibrant.
If you have a preference, we will leave that up to you. Otherwise, we will automatically go for the most economical option: digital printing for small print runs, offset printing for larger print runs.
It is extremely popular for good reason. Much of this has to do with the durable nature of the binding, which significantly increases the lifespan of your book.
If you want something different: the big advantage of this binding method is that the book opens flat. Ideal if you work with continuous images or books that need to be written in a lot. The binding thread remains visible, which adds a nice extra touch.
The capital band is a small detail that is visible on the spine of your book. Functionally, it provides extra reinforcement, but aesthetically, it also comes in all colours of the rainbow. So it’s fun to match it with your book design!
Designing a book involves more than just the pages and the cover. The choice of materials influences the end result, and extras such as edge printing can give your book a completely new look.