SEWN BOOK
PRINTING & BINDING
SOLUTIONS
Sewn books are ideal when
durability, layflat properties,
aesthetic appeal, and archival
quality are important considerations.
FROM
20 COPIES
TO AS MANY
AS YOU LIKE
We're professional printers and bookbinders. You can expect the same standard and quality for your book that you would find in your favourite bookstore.
SEWN BOOK SIZES
Choose the best size for your project
210 x 148mm
228 x 152mm
240 x 170mm
250 x 190mm
297 x 210mm
216 x 216mm
PRICING CALCULATOR
Work out the best costs and options for your sewn book.
COVER TYPE
ONE COLOUR TEXT
FULL COLOUR TEXT
You must select either text as 1 colour or full colour. Colour is significantly more expensive than black and white.
Copies
Mininmum – 20
Maximum – None
Text
pages
Minimum - 64 thereafter must be
multiples of 8 for sewn
PRICING FOR SEWN BOOKS
1 210 x 148mm |
2 228 x 152mm |
3 240 x 170mm |
4 250 x 190mm |
5 297 x 210mm |
6 216 x 216mm |
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Pricing per book incl VAT | ||||||
Unit cost | R100.00 | R100.00 | R120.00 | R180.00 | R180.00 | R180.00 |
Total cost for 20 copies | R2000.00 | R2000.00 | R2400.00 | R3600.00 | R3600.00 | R3600.00 |
DESCRIPTION
20 Copies
40 Pages
Soft Cover
90gsm Creamy
100gsm satin paper
COUNTING PAGES AND MINIMUM PAGE REQUIREMENTS
'Page' in this instance means one side of each piece of paper. Or think of it as "how many pages have I written?". When counting pages, factor in title, contents, dedication, index, credit, glossary and blank pages in the count. In book production, even blank pages are included in the count. The minimum number of pages for a sewn book is 64. Thereafter pages must be multiples of 8. This is important as pages are sewn together to form the book block and these minimum requirements are essential for this type of binding.
ADVANTAGES OF
SEWN BINDING
Durability - Sewn binding is highiy durable and long-lasting The stitching provides extra strength to the book spine an ideal choice for books that will be subjected to heavy use or need to withstand regular opening and closing.
Flexibility - Sewn binding allows the book to lay flat when opened, making it easier to read and work with. This feature is particularly beneficial for textbooks, manuals, cookbooks, journals and diaries.
Aesthetics - Sewn binding often gives a more professional and traditional appearance to books. The visible stitching on the spine adds a touch of craftsmanship and elegance, making it a popular choice for high-quality hardcover books, art books, and special editions.
Archival Quality - Sewn binding is commonly used for books that require long-term preservation, such as archival collections, important documents, or historical records.
SPINE
CALCULATOR
The number of pages or paper choice affects the spine thickness. Use our calculator to
work out the thickness
of your book.
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DESIGNING
YOUR COVER
Download our free software or templates to prepare your cover design. Or we can introduce you to a designer.
READ MORESPINE THICKNESS
Your book pages need to fit into their cover. Artwork files for the cover will include the spine at a specific width. While you can design your cover at any stage, the print files should only be finalised once you are certain of your final page count.
Number of pages and paper choice affect the spine thickness. Use our calculator to work out the spine thickness of your book.
COUNTING PAGES
Page count means the number of page faces, or numbered pages.... or how many pages have I written? Include all pages in the count - blank, acknowledgement, title, contents, index, glossary and any other.
PAPER CHOICE AND SPINE THICKNESS
Different types of paper have varying thickness and densities. When used in book printing, the choice of paper type can impact the overall thickness of the book.
SEWN SPINE CALCULATOR
100gsm Coated
22115gsm Coated
22130gsm Coated
16150gsm Coated
2280gsm White bond
1670gsm Creamy bond
2290gsm White cartridge
16120gsm White cartridge
2290gsm Cream munken
16COATED PAPER
Our coated paper options for sewn books are available in 100gsm, 115gsm, 130gsm and 150gsm. It is used for all full colour print work. The coating on coated paper results in a smooth and even surface. This smoothness allows for excellent print quality and enhances the sharpness and clarity of images and text. It minimises the absorption of ink.
WHITE BOND PAPER
A type of uncoated paper only avalable for one colour black printing. It ls widely recognised for its versatility, affordability, and avalability. Unlike coated paper, white bond paper does not have a surface coating. It has a plain untreated surface that is neither glossy or smooth. This uncoated surface alows for easy writing with pens, pencils and other writing instruments which is a great option for journals and diaries. It is also commonly used for printing documents, memos, letters, reports, forms, and novels.
WHITE CARTRIDGE PAPER
An uncoated paper similar to bond paper but a more premium finish and available in 90gsm and 120gsm. Popular for journals and diaries particularly when worried about show though if working with certain writing instruments. Available for one colour black printing.
CREAMY MUNKEN PAPER
This is a popular paper choice for printing. It is a speciality high-quality uncoated paper known for its smooth, creamy colour and excellent printability. It has a distinctive creamy off-white colour, which gives printed materials a warm and elegant look. This subtle and natural tone adds a touch of sophistication to printed text. Available for one colour black printing.
DESIGNING YOUR COVER
There are a few ways to tackle this stage.
Use our software to design your cover click here.
Prepare your artwork using the software of your choice - so long as it will allow you to prepare a print ready pdf file.
Brief a professional designer to prepare cover artwork for you. We can introduce you to a designer if you prefer.
SUBMITTING COVER
ARTWORK
Submit your cover as a single page pdf - back cover on the left, spine in the middle and front cover on the right.
Make sure all dimensions are correct, proof it carefully one last time and then upload it below.
COVER TEMPLATE
AND GUIDES
COVER GUIDELINES
ISBN
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
This is a number that uniquely identifies any published book. We can provide you with an ISBN number or you can use your own ISBN if you already have one.
If you intend selling your book it should include an ISBN number on the back cover and on the copyright page. There is an additional charge for this service of R300 incl VAT if you choose it.
Included in the ISBN fee we will also print and deliver an extra copy of your book to the National Library for their records.
To take advantage of this service you will need to pay for the ISBN number in advance so you can include it in your artwork before you submit it through to us.
Once you have ordered and paid for your ISBN number we will issue you with the ISBN number to include in the book and also the scannable ISBN barcode for the back cover.
Click below to purchase your ISBN number.
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