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Book Printing Services in Chicago

Looking for reliable book printing services in Chicago? Whether it’s a comic book, coffee table book, or children’s storybook, we provide high-quality, customized printing solutions for your project. With a variety 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 does the printing process take?

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.

Do you offer eco-friendly printing options?

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

What is your minimum order quantity in Chicago?

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 Chicago and offer competitive delivery options.

What binding options are available for Chicago clients?

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 and proofs?

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?

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 I need 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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Instant Quote

Quantity
Enter the total number of prints you need.
Our MOQ is 100pcs.
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;

size

so, 5.5″ x 8.5″ would mean 5.5″ wide and 8.5″ high.

Binding
Choose your binding type.
We use high-quality sewn hardcover binding which gives a “square” printable spine.
hardcover binding
hardcover wire-o binding
Cover
A hardcover book’s cover is printed on one side only; the outer-facing side. The inside front cover and inside back cover are glued to the end sheets.
Full color printing
Cover Paper
157 gsm

157 gsm ≈ 58.0 lb Cover Paper

Lamination
We laminate only the outside of the cover as the inside is glued to the end sheets.
Grey Board Thickness
Surface

Please choose from the options below.

These options are only suitable for gold or silver foil stamping up to a 5.9″ x 1.18″ area; and embossing, debossing, or spot UV up to a 7.87″ x 1.96″ area. If the special finish area you need is larger than this, please contact us to get a quote.

Besides gold and silver foil, we can foil stamp designs in a range of colors. If you need a special color foil stamp or have specific surface requests, please contact us. We’ll be happy to help.
End sheet
The end sheets connect the hardcover casing and the interior pages when binding the book. So, there are two end sheets, one at the front and one at the back and both glued to the grayboard cover.
blank end sheet option
color end sheet option
End Sheet 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.
If your end sheets will be printed and your book’s interior uses gloss or matte art paper—say, for an art book or coffee table book—to make sure the colors match well, use 157gsm / 58 lb gloss or matte art paper for your end sheets.
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Inner
Full color printing
Page Count
One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.
page-sheet
page-sheet
 
When printing and binding your book, we use “signatures,” with each signature containing 16 pages. While we can print any page count which is a multiple of 4, and using multiples of 16 provides the most economical pricing.
The maximum page count here is 800 pages. If you need more pages, please contact us.
Inner Paper
Please select your paper choice for your internal pages from the dropdown menu.
If you have a special request not listed here, get in touch. 
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Flap Width
inch
Full color printing
Dust Jacket Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Lamination
Surface
Besides gold and silver foil, we can foil stamp designs in a range of colors. If you need a special color foil stamp or have specific surface requests, please contact us. We’ll be happy to help.
To other countries, please contact us
Delivery from Shanghai, China to 90063, USA
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Quantity
Enter the total number of prints you need.
Our MOQ is 100pcs.
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;

size

so, 5.5″ x 8.5″ would mean 5.5″ wide and 8.5″ high.
Cover
The cover is composed of four pages. They are the front cover, the inside front cover, the inside back cover, and the back cover.
Full color printing
Cover Paper
If you need special paper not shown in the dropdown menu, please contact us.

1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Cover Paper

Lamination
We laminate only the outside of the cover.
Surface
We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes which we can apply to most covers, with a few limitations. For example, spot UV can only be applied to matte laminated and soft-touch laminated covers.
These options are only suitable for gold or silver foil stamping up to a 5.9″ x 1.18″ area; and embossing, debossing, or spot UV up to a 7.87″ x 1.96″ area. If the special finish area you need is larger than this, please contact us to get a quote.
Besides gold and silver foil, we can foil stamp designs in a range of colors. If you need a special color foil stamp or have specific surface requests, please contact us. We’ll be happy to help.
Inner
Full color printing
Page Count
One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

page-sheet

page-sheet

 

The total page count is a multiple of 4. When printing and binding your book, we fold sheets into “signatures”.
If your book is larger, say, 8.5″ x 11″ or A4 size, one signature will have 16 pages. So, the inner page amount should be divisible by 16. Making your page counts match signatures is the most economical solution.
Inner Paper
Please select your paper choice for your internal pages from the dropdown menu. If you have a special request not listed here, get in touch. We’ll do everything possible to satisfy your needs.
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Binding
If your book has 48 pages or fewer, we recommend saddle stich as your binding option.
If you have more pages and choose fairly thin paper, such as 80 gsm /54 lb or 105 gsm / 71 lb text paper, we recommend perfect binding.
If your book has heavier interior paper or the page count exceeds 200 pages, sewn perfect binding will be your best choice.
Wire-O and spiral binding are other options and both of them open flat.
perfect binding
sewn perfect binding
wire-o binding
saddle stitch binding
spiral binding
To other countries, please contact us
Delivery from Shanghai, China to 90063, USA
EXW Shanghai Price
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Shipping Cost to Door
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*Excluding duty and tax
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Estimated weight:
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Quantity
Enter the total number of prints you need.
Our MOQ is 100pcs.
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;

size

so, 5.5″ x 8.5″ would mean 5.5″ wide and 8.5″ high.
Cover and Inner
Full color printing
Page Count
The covers are included in the page count.
page-sheetpage-sheet
Paper
Board books are made of the same paper throughout, so there’s no difference between the cover and the interior pages.
Lamination
We laminate all the pages. If you’d like different laminates for the interior and the cover, please get in touch.
Binding
Self-cover board book binding
Rounded Corners
To other countries, please contact us
Delivery from Shanghai, China to 90063, USA
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Quantity
We are an offset printer, rather than a digital or print-on-demand service, so we must impose a minimum order quantity (MOQ). We’ve set ours as low as possible, at 100 units. But with offset printing, the higher the quantity you order in a single print run, the lower the cost-per-unit.
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;

size

so, 5.5″ x 8.5″ would mean 5.5″ wide and 8.5″ high.
Cover
A hardcover board book’s cover is printed on one side only; the outer-facing side.
Full color printing
Lamination
We laminate only the outside of the cover.
Cover Paper
As standard, we wrap the grayboard casing in 157 gsm / 58 lb cover paper. If you need a special paper or a solid color paper for the cover, please contact us first to discuss your options.
157 gsm
157 gsm ≈ 58.0 lb Cover Paper
Cover Corners
Grey Board Thickness
Surface
We offer a comprehensive selection of special surface finishes which we can apply to most covers, with a few limitations. For example, spot UV can only be applied to matte laminated and soft-touch laminated covers.
These options are only suitable for gold or silver foil stamping up to a 5.9″ x 1.18″ area; and embossing, debossing, or spot UV up to a 7.87″ x 1.96″ area. If the special finish area you need is larger than this, please contact us to get a quote.
Besides gold and silver foil, we can foil stamp designs in a range of colors. If you need a special color foil stamp or have specific surface requests, please contact us. We’ll be happy to help.
Inner
Full color printing
Rounded Corners
Page Count
The page count does not include the covers.
page-sheet
page-sheet
Inner Paper
Please select your paper choice for your internal pages from the dropdown menu. If you have a special request not listed here, get in touch. We’ll do everything possible to satisfy your needs.
Lamination
We laminate all the interior pages.
Binding
The interior pages will have rounded outer corners. The corners of the cover are not normally rounded. If you need round corners for your cover, please contact us.
Hardcover board book binding
To other countries, please contact us
Delivery from Shanghai, China to 90063, USA
EXW Shanghai Price
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Shipping Cost to Door
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*Excluding duty and tax
Total
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Estimated weight:
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Chicago's Common Book Sizes

When creating books in Chicago, many projects follow standard U.S. dimensions recognized across the publishing industry. These common sizes not only streamline production but also make your book more market-friendly and compatible with distribution channels, ensuring it stands out to readers and retailers alike.

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, custom formats are available for unique projects. Whether you need oversized, portrait, landscape, or special dimensions, QinPrinting offers flexible printing options to cater to authors, publishers, and businesses in Chicago. Let us help bring your vision to life.

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

Paper Options for Book Printing in Chicago

At QinPrinting, we offer a wide variety of paper stocks to meet your unique printing needs in Chicago. Whether you’re looking to create a high-end, luxurious finish or a more budget-friendly design, our options are tailored to match your artistic vision, functional requirements, and budget. We’ll help you choose the perfect paper to make your book 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 Chicago

At QinPrinting in Chicago, we know the cover of your book sets the tone for what’s inside. That’s why we offer special finishes like lamination and foil stamping to give your book a polished, professional look. These touches not only make your book more durable but also help it stand out on the shelf. Whether you’re printing a novel, a photobook, or a custom project, our finishes add that extra wow factor 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 Chicago with QinPrinting

At QinPrinting, we offer reliable shipping solutions to ensure your books arrive in Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago.

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

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

Book Printing for Chicago's Self-Publishers

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

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Talk to Us!

Ready to bring your book printing project to life in Chicago? Get in touch with us today! Our team is here to help with every step of the process, from choosing the right paper to ensuring your book looks exactly as you’ve envisioned. Let’s turn your idea into a beautifully printed reality!

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