Crowdfunding Book Printing
We offer crowdfunding-ready printing for hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s and board books, comics and graphic novels, and art/coffee table books—plus premium finishes like foil, spot UV, soft-touch, ribbon markers, sprayed edges, and slipcases to match your reward tiers. We also produce cloth hardcovers with matching slipcases and leatherette (PU) hardcovers with matching slipcases for a premium, giftable presentation.
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Paper Choices for Your Crowdfunding Book
Selecting the ideal paper can make a big difference in how your book looks, feels, and engages readers:
- Glossy Art Paper – Provides a shiny surface that brings illustrations to life, making colors pop. Perfect for image-rich projects.
- Matte Art Paper – Offers a soft, understated finish that’s easy on the eyes while keeping prints sharp and detailed.
| GSM / LB | Gloss Art Paper Thickness | Matte Art Paper Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| 80 gsm / 54 lb Text | 0.065 mm | 0.072 mm |
| 105 gsm / 71 lb Text | 0.086 mm | 0.090 mm |
| 128 gsm / 86 lb Text | 0.105 mm | 0.110 mm |
| 157 gsm / 106 lb Text | 0.136 mm | 0.140 mm |
| 200 gsm / 135 lb Text | 0.178 mm | 0.200 mm |
| 250 gsm / 92 lb Cover | 0.225 mm | 0.250 mm |
| 300 gsm / 111 lb Cover | 0.270 mm | 0.285 mm |
| 350 gsm / 129 lb Cover | 0.410 mm | - |
- Uncoated Paper – Ideal for books designed for writing, coloring, or other interactive activities. Helps prevent ink from bleeding through pages.
| GSM / lb | Uncoated Paper Thickness |
|---|---|
| 80 gsm / 54 lb Text | 0.097 mm |
| 100 gsm / 68 lb Text | 0.118 mm |
| 120 gsm / 81 lb Text | 0.140 mm |
| 140 gsm / 95 lb Text | 0.160 mm |
| 160 gsm / 108 lb Text | 0.183 mm |
| 180 gsm / 122 lb Text | 0.200 mm |
Binding Choices
The way you bind your book affects not only its durability but also how readers experience it. At QinPrinting, we provide a variety of binding styles to match your project’s needs, style, and budget:
A popular choice for graphic novels and storybooks. Pages are printed, folded into signatures, stitched together, and glued into a softcover for a polished finish.
Combines elegance and durability. The sewn pages are encased in thick, sturdy covers, ideal for professional projects meant to last.
Quick, simple, and cost-effective. Pages are stapled together along the spine, making it perfect for smaller booklets (4–64 pages), such as comics, manuals, or activity books.
Both use a punched-and-bound method, letting pages rotate freely and the book lay completely flat—great for reference materials or interactive content.
Specially designed for books that need to stay open on a flat surface, allowing hands-free reading or use. Ideal for children’s board books or instructional guides.
Finish Options
The right finish can elevate your book’s appearance and give it a polished, professional feel. At QinPrinting, we provide a variety of finishing options to help your project shine:
Shiny and reflective, perfect for vibrant graphics and photos.
Glossy highlights on specific areas for a striking contrast.
Smooth and non-reflective for a simple yet professional design.
Similar to matte lamination, but the resulting surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel.
A glossy finish applied to specific areas for a bold and distinct look.
Metallic or pigmented foil for a shiny, eye-catching effect.
Raised designs for added texture and elegance.
A recessed design that creates a tactile impression on the cover, adding texture and sophistication.
Thin metallic foil—usually gold, silver, or bronze—is applied to the trimmed edges of your book's pages.
Custom patterns and images are sprayed on the edges for a truly unique appearance.
Print your design on a special paper that reflects light in a rainbow-like pattern.
Wrap your book in a durable synthetic leather material.
Cover your book with woven linen or cotton fabric .
Uses a custom-made metal die to cut paper into specific shapes.
A row of small holes that makes it easy to tear off part of the paper.
A built-in tape that allows the paper to be opened easily and cleanly by pulling along the strip.
What We Print for Campaigns
From budget-friendly paperbacks to gallery-worthy hardcovers, we produce the exact book your campaign promises—on time and on brand. Choose your format below and customize materials, finishes, and packaging to match your reward tiers.
Hardcover (Smyth-Sewn)
Choose printed, cloth, or leatherette (PU) cases, with optional dust jackets and matching slipcases. Add sprayed/gilded edges, belly bands, custom head/tail bands, and ribbon markers. Vellum tip-ins and specialty endpapers complete a durable, Smyth-sewn edition.
Paperback / Perfect Bound
Keep costs down without looking basic. Upgrade with French flaps, textured covers (linen/oxford/stipple), soft-touch or matte/gloss lamination, plus spot UV, foil, or emboss/deboss. Add a vellum sheet or printed end sheets, and pick perfect bound, Singer-sewn, or lay-flat.
Comics & Graphic Novels
Rich-black recipes and clean halftones keep solids smooth and line art crisp. Choose coated or uncoated stocks from 80–350 gsm with premium cover treatments, and create special editions with glow-in-the-dark ink, variant covers, custom foil, numbered tip-ins, posters, and shrink-wrapped sets.
Children's & Board Books
Hardcover/paperback picture books and self-cover or hardcover-board books built to last. Options include CPSIA/CPC documentation support, soy ink, 2–3 mm boards, rounded or square corners, wipe-clean laminations, and reinforced hinges. Add simple die-cuts, tabs, or lift-the-flap.
Art & Coffee Table Books
Color-critical production with contract proofs and optional prototypes. Heavy interior stocks (often 150–200 gsm+) with 200 LPI screening keep photos crisp. Finish with soft-touch, spot UV, foils, emboss/deboss, cloth/PU cases, slipcases, belly bands, plus gatefolds, tipped-in plates, vellum overlays, and custom endpapers.
Add-Ons & Stretch Goals
Turn good rewards into unforgettable editions. Use Book Upgrades to elevate the main book, and Campaign Extras to create premium tiers and bundles.
Book Upgrades (quick summary)
Already covered above—choose finishes and bindings to match your tier.
Examples: foil or spot UV on cover, soft-touch lamination, cloth/PU cases, dust jackets, slipcases, ribbon markers, custom head/tail bands, sprayed or gilded edges, printed/specialty endpapers, vellum overlays, gatefolds, tipped-in plates.
Campaign Extras (popular add-ons)
Bookmarks
same paper/finish as your book cover; optional foil or tassel.
Art prints / mini prints
postcard to A4; numbered or signed, shrink-wrap optional.
Postcards & thank-you cards
matte/silk/gloss; spot UV or foil logos.
Stickers / decal sheets
kiss-cut sheets or singles; matte or gloss; white or clear base.
Dust-jacket posters
reversible jackets that unfold into a poster.
Bookplates
signed adhesive plates, foil or deboss available.
Slipcase or band sets
two-book slipcases, belly bands for limited editions.
Collector bundles
book + print + bookmark (shrink-wrapped set with barcode, on request).
We’re always happy to discuss new formats or unusual specifications. If you don’t see what you’re looking for above, get in touch. Our team will be glad to help.
FAQs
What quantities make sense for crowdfunding?
Most creators produce 500–2,000 units. Offset becomes cost-effective around 500–10,000 copies.
Can you print a single prototype before launch?
Yes. We offer printed prototypes and cover proofs. Typical lead time is about 7 business days.
Can you split shipments across regions?
Yes—common splits include US + EU/UK + Australia and more. DDP and other shipping terms are available; we’ll advise the best option per region.
Do you offer FSC or recycled papers?
Yes. We can recommend suitable eco stocks and offer soy ink on request.
What's the typical defect rate and replacement policy?
Our defect rate is very low thanks to multi-step QC. If a problem traceable to our production or packing occurs, we will reprint at no cost or issue a refund/credit. Just notify us within 7–14 days of receipt with photos and carton counts so we can respond immediately.
Can you hold inventory and ship later?
Yes. We can store inventory for up to 3 months at no charge; staged deliveries are available.
What if my files aren't perfect?
We provide free pre-flight checks and will advise simple fixes or make minor adjustments for you. If something requires your designer changes (e.g., missing bleed, low-res images, layout edits), we’ll flag it clearly so you can update the file.
QinPrinting Reviews
As a finished artist with 30 years of experience I can comfortably recommend this company to you
I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with QinPrinting. From start to finish, their team was responsive, professional, and truly invested in helping me bring my vision to life. I printed my first edition of a 58-card deck (complete with a custom magnetic box) and the results were stunning.
The color accuracy, matte finish, and premium cardstock all exceeded my expectations. Every detail shows real craftsmanship. The communication was outstanding too; they provided clear updates, design templates, and guidance at every stage.
What impressed me most was how personal the process felt. Even though they’re a large-scale printer, they treated my small-batch creative project with care and respect.
If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality printer for custom card decks, packaging, or creative projects, I can’t recommend QinPrinting enough. I’ll absolutely be printing with them again for my next production run!
There is so good and helpful. In the end, we are beyond happy with the outcome. There were also no hidden fees or taxes when the product arrived either. So the quote given was solid. The quality of the materials was just beautiful. We got exactly what we were hoping for. We highly recommend this company and will for sure come back here for our next printing project for sure. 💯. 😊.
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