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Books at a glance

  • This category covers seven book formats, from Perfect Bound Books and Standard Booklets to Spiral Coil Books, Kids Books, and Receipt Books.
  • Some formats start as low as 25 copies, so limited editions and prototypes get the same care as full retail runs.
  • Most book orders ship within 5 to 7 business days after proof approval, and 82% of orders leave ahead of schedule.
  • You can pick from 60+ paper stocks and binding styles including perfect bound, saddle stitch, and spiral coil, with gloss, silk, or velvet cover lamination.
  • A 14pt uncoated cover with 30% post-consumer waste is available when you want a greener run.

Custom Book Printing for Every Project and Purpose

Book printing at 4OVER4.COM hands you full control over paper, binding, size, and finish, so the copy in your hands matches the one in your head. Whether you're publishing a first novel, assembling a portfolio, or running off training manuals for a new class of hires, you get professional results backed by more than 25 years of press experience and over 10,000 customer reviews.

This isn't a category built for authors alone. Nonprofits print annual reports here. Restaurants order hardbound menus. Real estate agents put together neighborhood guides, event planners lay out programs, and schools produce yearbooks that families keep for decades. Across all of it, you have 60+ paper types and a full range of binding styles to work with.

Why a Printed Book Still Earns Its Place

Digital content vanishes in a scroll. A printed book stays on a shelf, a desk, a coffee table, and it carries weight in both senses of the word. Handing someone a well-made book signals that you take your work seriously, and that reads the same whether you're a self-published writer, a brand telling its story, or a company welcoming new employees.

Want the impression to land before the cover is even open? A branded book box turns delivery into an unboxing moment people remember, which is why limited-edition releases, corporate gift sets, and book-club subscriptions so often ship inside custom packaging.

The Book Formats You'll Find Here

Each product in this category solves a slightly different problem. A Perfect Bound Book gives you the clean, squared spine of a retail paperback, ideal for novels, catalogs, and thicker page counts. Standard Booklets keep things lighter with a saddle-stitched fold that suits programs, lookbooks, and short catalogs. A Spiral Coil Book lies flat on a table, which makes it the natural pick for manuals, workbooks, and cookbooks that need to stay open while you read.

The rest of the shelf covers more specialized jobs. Kids Books are built for durable, colorful storytime pages. 3D Lenticular Notebooks add a shifting cover image that catches the eye. Receipt Books handle carbonless duplicate forms for everyday business, and Embossed Notebooks give a raised, tactile cover for gifts, journals, and branded giveaways.

Choosing Paper and Binding That Fit the Read

Paper does most of the work in how a book feels. For text-heavy projects like novels or manuals, an uncoated stock gives you a natural, low-glare surface that's easy on the eyes. For photo books, portfolios, or image-packed catalogs, a coated gloss or silk stock makes color snap off the page.

Binding is the other half of the decision. A glued perfect bind reads as a finished book, a saddle stitch keeps slim pieces flexible and affordable, and a coil bind trades the polished spine for the practical gift of lying flat. Pick the pairing that matches how the book will actually be used, and the individual product pages walk you through the exact stocks and sizes on offer.

Wally helps you pick the right book format

One quick look at how the formats compare.

Wally compares book printing options side by side at 4OVER4.COM

Wally lines up the popular book formats side by side, from perfect bound and saddle stitch to spiral coil, so you can see which one fits your page count and how the book will be handled. Match the format to your project, choose a paper stock and finish, then order it in the quantity you need.

Why 150,000+ Businesses Trust 4OVER4.COM With Their Books

The same press infrastructure that has run more than 10 billion cards is the one that prints every book in this category. That scale shows up where it counts, with 99.8% on-time delivery and 82% of orders shipping ahead of schedule, so a launch date or a class start isn't left to chance.

Every order is covered by five guarantees: quality, price match, on-time delivery, customer service, and satisfaction. It's the same promise that 150,000+ businesses have leaned on since 1999, and it's why so many of them come back for the next print run.

The smart pick in books

Out of 7 books styles, Perfect Bound Book compares live against the other styles 4OVER4 prints. Switch to side-by-side to weigh price, stock, finish and turnaround.
Lowest entry price in the category
$120.82
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Most-reviewed style in the category
72 reviews
Standard Booklets, the category's top-reviewed pick at 4.9★
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Books FAQ

What sizes can I order across the book formats?

Standard book sizes include 5.5"x8.5", 6"x9", and 8.5"x11", with custom sizes available on many formats. The right trim depends on whether you're printing a novel, a workbook, or a photo book.

What paper stocks are available for books?

You can choose from 60+ paper types, including uncoated text for novels, coated gloss for photo books, and silk for portfolios. Covers range from 80# gloss up to 14pt stocks that can be laminated.

How fast can book printing be done?

Most orders ship within 5 to 7 business days after you approve the proof, and rush options are available for tighter deadlines. With 99.8% on-time delivery, your books arrive when promised.

What binding and finish options do the books offer?

Depending on the format, you can choose perfect binding, saddle stitch, or spiral coil, plus gloss, silk, or velvet cover lamination. Embossed and lenticular covers are available on select notebook formats.

What is the minimum order for a book?

Minimums vary by format, and some books start as low as 25 copies. Short runs work well for limited editions, prototypes, or test prints before a larger order.

Can I get a proof, and how should I set up my files?

Yes, digital proofs let you check layout, color, and content before production, and proofing is included with your order. Send print-ready PDFs in CMYK at 300 DPI with 0.125" bleed on all sides and key elements kept 0.25" inside the trim.

What customers are saying

Verified feedback from real 4OVER4 buyers.

★★★★★

“My poetry collection came back with crisp perfect binding and pages that lie flat when open. For a first-time self-publisher, holding it felt unreal.”

Nadia P.

★★★★★

“The 100lb interior stock gives it real heft, and the cover matte lamination resists fingerprints. Booked a second print the same week.”

Theo M.

★★★★★

“I sent a tricky full-bleed photo book and every spread aligned perfectly across the gutter. No color shift between the first copy and the last.”

Rosalind C.

★★★★☆

“Great quality on my novel and the trim size was spot on. The one snag was navigating the file-upload page on mobile, which felt clunky, but the printed result was worth it.”

Bradley V.

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