Large Format Book Printing
Sometimes you need to go big. Coffee-table books, art books, and photography books, for example, often fall into the category of “oversized” or large format books. Finding a printer willing and able to handle large formats can be frustrating. But if that’s what you’re looking for, relax. You just found us. It’s what we do.
At QinPrinting, we print exquisite, premium-quality large format books for major publishing houses and independent creators. Coupled with almost 30 years in the industry, an expert and enthusiastic team, cutting edge printing technology, and unrivaled customer service, our dedication and commitment sustain our first-class global reputation for excellence.
Instant Quote
If you would like to print larger sizes, please contact us for a quote
QinPrinting Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Large Format Book Printing Costs
At QinPrinting, we work closely with businesses, publishers, and independent creatives to produce large format books of unparalleled quality. But we also strive to offer the best price to quality ratio in the world. That’s why we review our work processes and supply chains frequently to make sure we can always deliver superb quality books at the most competitive prices you’ll find anywhere.
You can get an immediate estimate of how much it will cost to print your large format book with our at-a-glance pricing charts. Unlike most offset book printing services — which demand a minimum print order of 500 or even 1,000 books — we offer a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of just 100 copies. But as you’ll see from the charts, the more copies you order in a single run, the less you pay per unit.
Hardcover Large Format Book Printing Price Chart (12.5" x 12.5")
All prices listed in USD
| Quantity | 100pcs | 300pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Page count |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
|
240pp |
$43.91
|
$4,391
|
$18.14
|
$5,441
|
$13.56
|
$6,780
|
$9.52
|
$9,524
|
$7.72
|
$15,431
|
$6.36
|
$31,810
|
|
300pp |
$53.58
|
$5,358
|
$22.08
|
$6,624
|
$16.46
|
$8,231
|
$11.48
|
$11,478
|
$9.21
|
$18,416
|
$7.54
|
$37,688
|
|
360pp |
$63.22
|
$6,322
|
$26.08
|
$7,825
|
$19.42
|
$9,709
|
$13.43
|
$13,432
|
$10.71
|
$21,428
|
$8.71
|
$43,564
|
- Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
- Cover: 157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination wrapped on 2.5 mm thickness greybeard
- End sheets: 160 gsm / 108 lb uncoated text paper, blank
- Inner: 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper
- Cover and inner: full color printing
Paperback Large Format Book Printing Price Chart (9.625" x 13.5")
All prices listed in USD
| Quantity | 100pcs | 300pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Page count |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
Unit |
Total |
|
80pp + 4pp |
$8.47
|
$847
|
$3.60
|
$1,080
|
$2.57
|
$1,286
|
$1.74
|
$1,742
|
$1.40
|
$2,791
|
$1.24
|
$6,216
|
|
100pp + 4pp |
$10.44
|
$1,044
|
$4.44
|
$1,331
|
$3.17
|
$1,587
|
$2.18
|
$2,182
|
$1.73
|
$3,458
|
$1.53
|
$7,654
|
|
120pp + 4pp |
$12.29
|
$960
|
$5.22
|
$1,567
|
$3.75
|
$1,877
|
$2.56
|
$2,563
|
$2.03
|
$4,068
|
$1.80
|
$8,996
|
- Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
- Cover: 250 gsm / 92 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination outside
- Interior: 128 gsm / 86 lb coated text paper, full color printing
- Cover and inner: full color printing
- Binding: sewing and perfect binding
For a more precise quote tailored to your needs, try our online Printing Cost Calculator. Just follow the link, drop in your information, and get an instant quote! If you have questions, get in touch and one of our knowledgeable in-house experts will be delighted to help.
Large Format Book Maximum Sizes
Large format book maximum sizes depend on the binding style you choose. We offer sewn hardcover, sewn perfect bound, and stapled saddle stitch binding.
Saddle-Stitched
The maximum size for a stapled book is 12.2″ x 12.2″ or 310 mm x 310 mm.
This means that we make the book out of folded sheets stacked inside each other, often with an added cover sheet of glossy art paper, and then stapled together down the spine. The name comes from the original process of sewing the pages together with binding thread. This binding is only possible with a page count divisible by four, to a limit of 48 pages.
Sewn Perfect Bound
In portrait orientation, the maximum paperback book size is 9.625″ x 13.5″ or 245 mm x 343 mm. In landscape orientation, the maximum paperback book size is 12.8″ x 12.8″ or 325 mm x 325 mm.
Also known as paperback or softcover binding, this is a popular binding style. We collate and print the interior pages in sets called signatures, which are then sewn together and fixed into a wrap-around cover made of heavier art paper or lightweight card stock. This option gives you a truly beautiful book for a minimal outlay.
Sewn Hardcover
In portrait orientation, the maximum hardcover book size is 9.625″ x 13.5″ or 245 mm x 343 mm. In landscape orientation, the maximum hardcover book size is 12.8″ x 12.8″ or 325 mm x 325 mm.
In this binding, we organize the interior pages into signatures which are then printed, cut, and sewn, and glued into a hard casing covered by a printed sheet or other material which forms the cover. This binding is the most resilient and professional-looking, especially if you add special treatments such as embossed titles, debossed titles, soft touch lamination, and metallic foil stamping; or a custom-made printed dust jacket, a slipcase, marker ribbons, and sewn decorative headbands.
Another aspect of large format book printing and binding is the thickness of the spine. The spine’s thickness is determined by the weight of the paper you choose and the number of pages. As a rule, we can’t print large format books which have over 800 pages. However, if you have a book project of those dimensions, please get in touch and we’ll discuss the options available to you.
Large Format Book Paper Options
Most large format books we print are designed as coffee table, art, or photography books. And they generally include a mix of text, graphics, artwork, or photography. So, whether choosing hardcover, paperback, or stapled binding, you’ll need several papers in the book’s composition. If your book’s content is primarily visual, we recommend printing on premium-quality gloss or matte art paper to get the most vivid and color-faithful results. Gloss and matte both have coated surfaces, perfect for printing that will reproduce your photographs and artwork. Gloss paper is often best for books with full-color spreads and less text, whereas books with more text may benefit from matte paper. Matte paper will still give excellent color or black-and-white reproduction while making the text easier to read because it’s less light reflective.
You’ll need at least two paper specifications for your large format book, for the inside pages and the cover. You may also want end sheet paper which can be colored or textured paper. But the choice of end paper depends on the book size and interior page count. For large format book printing and binding, we recommend 170 gsm / 115 lb or 190 gsm / 128 lb uncoated, colored, or textured stock for the end sheet paper.
Large Format Hardcover
Casing Paper
- 157 gsm / 58 lb cover paper wrapped on 2mm gray board
- 157 gsm / 58 lb cover paper wrapped on 2.5mm gray board
- 157 gsm / 58 lb cover paper wrapped on 3mm gray board
- Other paper, cloth, vinyl, or imitation leather wrapped on grey board
Interior Paper
- 128 gsm / 86 lb art text paper
- 157 gsm / 106 lb art text paper
- 200 gsm / 135 lb art text paper
End Sheet Papers
- 180 gsm / 122lb uncoated paper
- 170 gsm / 115 lb uncoated paper
- 120 gsm / 80 lb textured paper
- 140 gsm / 95 lb colored paper
Slipcase
- 157 gsm / 58 lb art paper wrapped on 3 mm gray board
- Cloth, vinyl, or leatherette wrapped on gray board
Dust Jacket
- 157 gsm / 58 lb art cover paper
- 200 gsm / 74 lb art cover paper
Large Format Paperback and Stapled Booklet
Cover Paper
- 200 gsm / 74 lb art cover paper
- 250 gsm / 92 lb art cover paper
- 300 gsm / 111 lb art cover paper
- 350 gsm / 129 lb gloss cover paper
Interior Paper
- 80 gsm / 55 lb art text paper
- 105 gsm / 71 lb art text paper
- 128 gsm / 86 lb art text paper
- 157 gsm / 106 lb art text paper
- 200 gsm / 135 lb art text paper
Interior Paper
- 80 gsm / 55 lb offset paper
- 100 gsm / 68 lb offset paper
- 120 gsm / 80 lb offset paper
- 140 gsm / 95 lb offset paper
Additional Options for Large Format Book Printing and Binding
There are several additional options you can choose when completing the cover design for your paperback or hardcover large format book.
For paperbacks, why not add back and front cover flaps? They add little to the overall cost of production, but they provide extra print space for an author biography, content summaries, review snippets, publisher information, and more.
For hardcover books, you could add a dust jacket or a slipcase.
Large Format Book Dust Jacket
The “dust jacket” makes cost-effective and elegant addition to any large format hardcover book. Used alone or combined with image-wrapping, it finishes your book with a professional touch while adding five printable surfaces—front, back, spine, and two inside flaps. We can print it in full color, gloss coat it, matte coat it; emboss, deboss, laminate, and foil stamp it, too, for added effects.
Slipcase
Slipcases are a fantastic way to add class, style, and extra protection to your large format hardcover books. They are made of stiff card stock like a box, but tailored to the size of your book, with one side left open so that when the book is inserted, only the spine is revealed. They can be made to house one or more books. We can cover the card stock with printed paper, cloth, vinyl, or leatherette as you prefer. The slipcase can be printed, embossed, debossed, gilded, and foil stamped, too.
Special Finishes
Choose from a range of special finishes to further enhance the beauty and quality of your large format book.
Popular Genres for Large Format Book Printing
Large format book printing and binding is a popular option for books which have a high visual content and need to look as impressive as they are practical. The most popular genres for large format books are:
If you need superb, high-quality large format book printing and binding by a company that really cares about both the product and you, you won’t find it better than QinPrinting. We’ve worked hard to develop a world-wide reputation for excellence and we’re dedicated to delivering superlative products with unparalleled care and support. It’s what we do.
Let’s Talk!
We recognize that producing a large format book can represent a significant investment. So, we’d be delighted to discuss your project idea with you and work together to find a solution that meets your needs while keeping within your budget. Get in touch today to chat through your needs or to ask for a no-obligation quote. We can’t wait to help you make your large format book the most beautiful yet!