You only need an ISBN if you want to make your book available through a retail outlet or online through the likes of Amazon. This number is unique to your title and follows it everywhere it goes. If you don’t intend on selling it, then you may not need one. Check out ISBN explained for all the details.
Frequently Asked Questions
We want to make the ordering process really easy for you, that’s why we have provided a list of the most frequently asked questions. By providing these you don’t have to email or call to get a reply to your question.
If you do have a question that isn’t below, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of the team. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Do I need an ISBN?
I have a print ready PDF, how do I submit it?
You can either send them to us directly and we will manually process your order, or you can place the order online and upload your files that way. It’s entirely up to you and whichever you feel more comfortable with. If submitting manually, we will need the full address for the invoice, proof and final delivery. A daytime phone number is always helpful, especially for our carriers.
How do I create my book cover?
Our team can supply a cover laydown guide, with the accurate spine measurement. This will again save you time and money if it is set up correctly. Before we can advise the spine width, we will need to know what paper you have chosen for the inner, as all papers bulk differently. This can save a lot of time and money further down the line.
Can you design my book artwork for me?
Unfortunately, we do not offer book design artwork in house, but we have trusted relationships with designers we can recommend.
Do you print books in CMYK or RGB?
With print of any type CMYK will always give the best colour results. We can accept RGB but the colours are not as bright and vibrant as those in CMYK.
What is the difference between sheets and pages?
When it comes to book printing, a single piece of paper is called a leave, and each side of that leave is a printed page. So one leave equals 2 printed pages.
Do you have design templates?
See our range of Microsoft Word templates available for free download, and can also supply cover laydown guides upon request.
Can you print unique sized books?
We can print in many book trim sizes in addition to those listed on the website, there are too many to list. Please ask one of our dedicated team members for more information. Call us on 01525621742.
How quickly can you print a book?
From proof approval we require, 7 working days for softback and 10 working days for Hardback (Monday-Friday being working days).
What is the best size to print a book?
To obtain the best price, any size up to and including UK Royal 234mm x 156mm will give the best price point.
What is the minimum page count for book printing?
It’s best to go no lower than 32 pages for softback or hardback binding. Below that we would saddle stitch (two staples) through the spine to create a booklet type product.