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Book Printing Services in Charlotte

Looking for book printing services in Charlotte? Whether you’re printing a comic book, coffee table book, children’s storybook, or any other project, we offer high-quality, custom printing solutions tailored to your needs. With a range of printing and binding options, we ensure your book meets professional standards.

How much does book printing cost?
You can use our instant quote feature on our website to calculate book printing costs.
For a quick overview, see our
Paperback Book Printing Price Chart (8.5″ x 11″).
Quantity100pcs500pcs1000pcs2000pcs5000pcs
100 pages$8.07 each
$807 total
$2.31 each
$1157 total
$1.5 each
$1499 total
$1.14 each
$2274 total
$0.96 each
$4812 total
200 pages$14.33 each
$1433 total
$4.23 each
$2113 total
$2.77 each
$2771 total
$2.13 each
$4260 total
$1.8 each
$8983 total
300 pages$21.09 each
$2109 total
$6.26 each
$3132 total
$4.12 each
$4122 total
$3.15 each
$6308 total
$2.65 each
$13264 total
  • Cover: 250 gsm / 92 lb coated cover paper with gloss lamination.
  • Inner: 128 gsm / 86 lb coated text paper.
Hardcover Book Printing Price Chart (8.5″ x 11″)
Quantity100pcs500pcs1000pcs2000pcs5000pcs
100 pages$13.41 each
$1341 total
$3.76 each
$1878 total
$2.69 each
$2692 total
$2.21 each
$4423 total
$1.86 each
$9282 total
200 pages$21.93 each
$2193 total
$6.21 each
$3107 total
$4.28 each
$4281 total
$3.41 each
$6811 total
$2.76 each
$13780 total
300 pages$31.16 each
$3116 total
$8.88 each
$4440 total
$5.97 each
$5965 total
$4.64 each
$9271 total
$3.67 each
$18360 total
  • End sheets: 140 gsm / 95 lb uncoated text paper, blank.
  • Inner: 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper for interior.
Please note that all prices are EXW (Ex Works) our facility and do not include shipping costs.
How long will it take to print my book?

Our standard production times are:

  • Softcover books: Approximately 5 to 10 days
  • Hardcover books: Approximately 2 to 3 weeks

Production times may vary based on order size and finishing options. Shipping time depends on your location and shipping method.

Can I choose eco-friendly printing options?

We offer eco-friendly options, such as using FSC paper and soy-based inks. 

What's the minimum order for book printing in Charlotte?

Our minimum order quantity is 100 copies for book printing.

Where are your printing facilities located?

While we specialize in high-quality printing in Shanghai China, we ship directly to Charlotte and offer competitive delivery options.

What types of book binding are available?

We offer a wide range of high-quality bookbinding options:

  • Hardcover: Elegant and durable, with cloth or paper wraps.
  • Paperback: Affordable and professional.
  • Saddle Stitch: Ideal for booklets and brochures.
  • Wire-O: Great for calendars and notebooks.
  • Spiral Binding: Ideal for notebooks, reports, and manuals that require flexibility and easy page turning.
Can I request paper samples or print proofs before printing?

We offer free paper samples and a range of proofs, including hard proof, digital, and offset-printed proofs.

Visit our Proof Support Page or contact our team for help.

What cover finishes can I choose for my book?

Choose from a variety of professional finishes like glossy, matte, soft-touch lamination, spot UV, and embossing, gilded edge to enhance the look and feel of your book.

These options are available in our instant quote calculator.

Do you provide a document checking services?

Yes, we offer a free manual document-checking service to ensure your files are print-ready. Our team will check layout, bleed, resolution, and technical details so you can address any issues before printing.

What file formats do you accept for book printing?

Please submit your artwork and layout in high-resolution PDF format including 3mm bleed and colors in CMYK mode with all fonts embedded.

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MOQ: 100pcs
3.74"-12.6" 95-320 mm
3.74"-16.5" 95-420 mm
Binding
Inner (Full color printing)
Page Count
 Pages
24
800
Inner Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Paper Cover (Full color printing)
157 gsm / 58 lb Cover
Lamination
Cloth Type
5519-black
5403-navy-blue
5409-brown
5522-oatmeal
5531-wine
5529-grey
5206-orange
5135-forest-green
Leather Type
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* We have more leathers to choose from, let us know what you want

Surface (Multi-select available)
Grey Board Thickness
Spine styles
End sheet
End Sheet Paper
Offset / Uncoated Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Flap Width
inch
Dust Jacket Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Lamination
Surface (Multi-select available)
693-pale-gold ribbon book
000-off-white ribbon book
030-black ribbon book
012-silver ribbon book
252-hot-red ribbon book
374-peacoat ribbon book
847 turftan ribbon book
589-hunter ribbon book
275-wine ribbon book
750-torrid-orange ribbon book
MOQ: 100pcs
3.74"-12" 95-305 mm
3.74"-14.5" 95-370 mm
Binding
Inner Page Count
 Pages
32
800
Inner (Full color printing)
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Cover(Full color printing)
Cover Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Lamination
Surface (Multi-select available)
MOQ: 100pcs
3.54"-11.22" 90-285 mm
3.54"-11.02" 90-280 mm
Cover and Inner (Full color printing)
Page Count
 Pages
8
64
Paper
C1S paper
Cover and Inner Lamination
MOQ: 100pcs
3.54"-11.22" 90-285 mm
3.54"-11.02" 90-280 mm
Cover Paper
157 gsm / 58 lb Cover
Grey Board Thickness
Lamination
Cover Corners
Surface (Multi-select available)
Inner (Rounded Corners)
Page Count
 Pages
8
64
Inner Paper
C1S paper
Lamination
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Charlotte's Common Book Sizes

When printing books in Charlotte, many projects adhere to standard U.S. dimensions widely recognized in the publishing industry. These common sizes help streamline production and make your book more market-friendly. By choosing a familiar size, your book will be better suited for distribution, increasing its appeal to both readers and retailers.

Standard Book Sizes

  • U.S. Trade: 6″ x 9″
  • U.S. Letter: 8.5″ x 11″
  • Digest Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
  • Mass Market Paperback (Pocket Book): 4.25″ x 6.87″

Common Book Sizes by Genre

Different book genres tend to follow specific size preferences to suit the content, audience, and design needs:

Children’s Books:

  • Square Formats: 7″ x 7″ or 8.5″ x 8.5″
  • Landscape Size: 10″ x 8″
  • Chapter Books: 5.5″ x 8.5″ to 8″ x 10″
  • Early Readers: 5.5″ x 8.5″ to 9″ x 12″

Fiction:

  • Pocketbook: 4.25″ x 6.87″
  • Small Trade: 5″ x 8″
  • Standard Trade: 5.5″ x 8.5″
  • Large Trade: 6″ x 9″

Magazines / Catalogs:

  • Digest Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
  • U.S. Letter Size: 8.5″ x 11″
  • Oversized Magazines: 9″ x 12″

Non-Fiction:

  • Trade Sizes: 5.5″ x 8.5″ and 6″ x 9″
  • Larger Formats: 7″ x 10″ and 8.5″ x 11″

Coffee Table Book:

  • 8.5″ x 11″ or 11″ x 11″ or 12″ x 12″

Art, Photography Book:

  • 8.5″ x 11″ to 9″ x 12″

Cookbooks:

  • 8.5″ x 11″ or 8″ x 8″ or 8″ x 10″

Comics:

  • Standard Comic Size: 6.7″ x 10.2″

Academic & Educational Books:

  • Textbooks: 8.5″ x 11″

Portrait, Landscape, Over-Sized, and Custom Formats

In addition to standard sizes, we offer custom formats for unique projects. Whether you need oversized, portrait, landscape, or special dimensions, QinPrinting provides flexible printing options for authors, publishers, and businesses in Charlotte. Let us help bring your vision to life with a custom solution tailored to your needs.

Portrait book printing
Portrait
Landscape book printing
Landscape
large size book printing
Large size book printing

Paper Options for Book Printing in Charlotte

At QinPrinting, we offer a wide selection of paper stocks to suit your specific printing needs in Charlotte. Whether you’re aiming for a luxurious, high-end finish or a more budget-friendly option, we have the perfect paper to match your vision and budget. Let us guide you in choosing the ideal paper to make your book truly stand out.

Paper Type Common Weight Options for Inner Pages Typical Uses
Gloss Art Paper 80gsm, 105gsm, 128gsm, 157gsm, 200gsm Ideal for vibrant colors and sharp images, often used in magazines, photo books, and high-quality catalogs.
Matte Art Paper 80gsm, 105gsm, 128gsm, 157gsm, 200gsm Provides a non-reflective surface, suited for text-heavy books, novels, and educational materials.
Uncoated Paper 80gsm, 100gsm, 120gsm, 140gsm, 180gsm Used for workbooks, coloring books, or any titles requiring writable surfaces.

Special Finishes for Book Printing in Charlotte

At QinPrinting, we understand that the cover is the first impression of your book. That’s why we offer premium finishes like lamination and foil stamping to give your book a polished, professional look. These finishes not only enhance durability but also help your book stand out on the shelf. Whether you’re printing a comic, photobook, or custom project, our special finishes add the perfect touch to make your book unforgettable.

Our Most Popular Book Binding Options

At QinPrinting, we offer several binding options to suit your book’s needs:

sewn perfect binding

Perfect binding

Ideal for paperbacks, novels, and comics, offering a clean and professional finish.

Hardcover 

Hardcover binding

Durable and premium, perfect for special editions, art books, and children’s books.

saddle stitch binding

Saddle stitch binding

Best for smaller books (under 48 pages) like comic books, coloring books, and brochures.

Wire-O & Spiral Binding

Wire-O & spiral binding

Great for books that need to lay flat, like cookbooks, workbooks, and manuals.

Spiral bound
Spiral binding
Wire-o bound
Wire-O binding
Lay Flat Perfect Book Binding

Lay-flat perfect bookbinding

Combines elegant perfect binding with the practicality of lay-flat functionality, ideal for cookbooks and textbooks.

Not seeing the option you’re looking for? Contact us!

Shipping Options to Charlotte with QinPrinting

At QinPrinting, we offer reliable shipping solutions to ensure your books arrive in Charlotte safely and on time. Whether you need expedited delivery or a more economical option, we’ve got you covered:

Air Shipment

For fast delivery, we partner with trusted carriers like FedEx. This option is perfect for time-sensitive orders, ensuring your books reach Charlotte quickly and securely.

Sea Shipment

We provide two sea shipping options, depending on the size of your order:

  • For Shipments Under 1500 kg
    Books are shipped by sea to Los Angeles and then forwarded by FedEx Ground or UPS Ground to Charlotte.

  • For Shipments Over 1500 kg
    Books are shipped by sea to the Los Angeles port and then transported by truck directly to Charlotte for final delivery.

No matter the method, we ensure your books arrive in Charlotte efficiently and in perfect condition.

Book Printing for Charlotte's Self-Publishers

If you require additional book services, explore our other book pages tailored to meet the diverse needs of self-publishers in Charlotte.

Hardcover Book Printing
Hardcover Books
Paperback Book Printing
Paperback Books
Comic Book Printing
Comic Books
Middle Grade Children Book
Children Books
Board Book Printing
Board Books
Art Books
Art Books
Cookbook Printing
Cookbooks
Coffee Table Book Printing
Coffee Table Books

Talk to Us!

Ready to bring your book printing project to life in Charlotte? Contact us today! Our team is here to guide you through every step, from selecting the perfect paper to ensuring your book looks exactly as you imagined. Let’s turn your vision into a beautifully printed reality!

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Size

Choose preset dimensions from the dropdown menu or click “Custom Size” to enter your own custom dimensions.

Please use the format, width x height; so, 5.5″ x 8.5″ would mean 5.5″ wide and 8.5″ high. The possible size range is 3.74″ to 11.69″ in width or height, allowing for portrait or landscape orientation.

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Hardcover Wire-O Binding

Hardcover Wire-O Binding uses a durable wire coil to securely bind pages, allowing the book to lay flat when open.

Please note, this binding type is not compatible with cloth or leather covers.

Multiple wire colors are available to complement your design.

Hardcover wire-o binding

Inner Page Count

You can adjust the page count by typing directly, clicking the plus or minus buttons, or dragging the horizontal slider.

Note: Inner pages do not include the cover, endpapers, dust jacket—only the internal content pages.

One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

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Inner Paper

Please select your paper choice for your book. If you have a special request not listed here, get in touch. 

gloss art Paper effect
Gloss Art Paper
A shiny, reflective surface that makes colors vibrant and images pop, perfect for illustrations, cartoons, and photographs. It delivers high-quality color reproduction, ideal for interior pages with rich visuals.
matte art Paper effect

Matte Art Paper
Provides a smooth, non-glossy finish that reduces glare and makes text easier to read. It offers excellent image reproduction while preserving a professional, subdued look for both graphics and text.

Offset Paper effect

Offset (Uncoated) Paper
A natural, uncoated paper that provides a smooth, absorbent surface, making it ideal for writing. It offers excellent opacity and brightness, ensuring text is crisp and clear. This paper is commonly used for books that emphasize readability and is often chosen for trade paperback novels, coloring books, etc.

Matte Lamination

A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

matte lamination effect

Gloss Lamination

Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of  printed surface.

Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.

gloss lamination effect

Soft Touch Lamination

Soft touch lamination is a relatively new technique. The result is similar to matte lamination, but the surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel which speaks of quality and luxury.

soft touch lamination effect

Gold Foil Stamping

Gold foil stamping adds a luxurious metallic finish to text or design elements, making them stand out with a subtle shimmer.

Custom shapes and other foil colors are available upon request.

Note: This option supports foil areas up to 5.9″ × 1.18″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

gold foil stamping effect

Silver Foil Stamping

Silver foil stamping adds a sleek metallic finish to text or design elements, creating a polished, eye-catching effect.

Custom shapes and other foil colors are available upon request.

Note: This option supports foil areas up to 5.9″ × 1.18″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

silver foil stamping effect

Spot UV

Spot UV applies a clear, glossy coating to specific areas—such as titles, logos, or images—to enhance contrast and visual appeal.

Not suitable for surfaces with gloss lamination or varnish.

Note: This option supports foil areas up to 7.87″ × 1.96″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

spot uv effect

Deboss

Debossing presses text or design elements into the surface, creating a recessed effect for a subtle, sophisticated look.

Note: This option supports debossed areas up to 7.87″ × 1.96″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

deboss effect

Emboss

Embossing creates a raised effect on selected text or design elements, adding depth and a tactile dimension to your print.

Note: This option supports embossed areas up to 7.87″ × 1.96″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

emboss effect

Square Back

Square Back refers to a book spine with sharp, clean edges that create a flat, rectangular profile.

This style delivers a crisp, modern appearance and allows for clear, easy-to-read spine text.

hardcover Binding Square spine

Round Back

Round Back refers to a book spine with a rounded, curved shape designed specifically for very thick books, typically 320 pages or more.

This construction allows the book to open more fully and lie flatter, providing a comfortable reading experience for thick volumes.

hardcover Binding Round spine

Endsheet Paper

  • If your book size is 8.5″ x 11″ or less with an interior page count of fewer than 320 pages, then a good option for the end sheets is 140 gsm / 95 lb offset paper.
  • If your book size is larger than 8.5″ x 11″, then 180 gsm / 122 lb offset paper would be better.

Dust Jacket

The dust jacket is the most common and practical cover for hardcover books. It can be used by itself as a removable cover, or placed over a hardcover that already has a printed image wrap, combining both for added protection and style.

It provides a total of ten printable surfaces—five on the outside and five on the inside. The two folded-in sections on each side are called flaps.

Dust Jacket Effect

Sewing and perfect binding

A premium variation of perfect binding that includes sewn pages for enhanced durability and the ability to lay flat without breaking the spine. Recommended for books with heavier interior paper or more than 200 pages.

Sewing and perfect binding detail

Page Count Range: 32–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Perfect binding

A widely used binding method for softcover books, where pages are glued to a heavier cover. Ideal for books with more than 48 pages and fairly thin paper (80 gsm / 54 lb or 105 gsm / 71 lb text paper). It offers a sleek, professional look and is an economical choice for various genres.
perfect binding detail

Page Count Range: 32–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Saddle stitch binding

A cost-effective binding method using staples or thread along the spine, suitable for booklets, magazines, and workbooks with 48 pages or fewer.

saddle titch binding detail

Page Count Range: 4–64 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Wire-O binding

A strong, double-loop wire binding that allows pages to lie flat and turn easily. Ideal for textbooks, instructional guides, and manuals that require frequent handling. Available in various coil colors to match your design.

wire-o binding detail

Page Count Range: 4–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Spiral Binding

Uses a plastic or metal coil to bind pages, allowing them to rotate 360 degrees. A durable and flexible choice for cookbooks, workbooks, and reference materials. Available in multiple coil colors for customized look.

spiral binding detail

Page Count Range: 4–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Varnish

A light protective coating that adds subtle sheen and protection. 

Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.

varnish effect

Page Count

You can adjust the page count by typing directly, clicking the plus or minus buttons, or dragging the horizontal slider.

The covers are included in the page count.

One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

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