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Paperback Books

Print your document in high quality paperback style with Viking Virtual Print House.

Our fast and efficient service means we can offer you quick turnaround times.

Delivery: from 2 to 5 days depending on your selection

Hundreds of product variations available

No minimum order quantities

100% quality guarantee

Free UK delivery when you spend £40

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From a single copy to a large run, we can give your paperback the quality it deserves.

Spec:

  • 10 Sizes
  • Book Store Quality
  • No Minimum Order Quantity
  • Customisable Covers & Spine
  • Choice of Cover Finish
  • Low Prices & Fast Delivery

Suitable for:

  • Catalogues
  • Brochures
  • Health & Safety Books
  • Employee Handbooks
  • Training Materials
  • Educational Resources

Minimum page count 

Matt 90 gsm (b&w) - 10 single sided and 19 double sided
Matt 100 gsm (colour) - 10 single sided and 19 double sided
Silk 130 gsm - 10 single sided and 19 double sided

Maximum page count 

Matt 90 gsm (b&w)- 260 single sided and 520 double sided
Matt 100 gsm (colour) - 260 single sided and 520 double sided
Silk 130 gsm - 260 single sided and 520 double sided

Paper size

A5, A4, Half Letter, Letter, Demy, Royal, Small Novel, Trade, A-format, B-format

Paper finish & weight

Matt - 90 gsm (b&w) or 100 gsm (colour)
Silk - 130 gsm

Printed sides single or double sided

Cover 350 gsm card (soft cover)

Cover lamination gloss, matt or soft-touch

Corners square or round

Book pagination

Set-up your artwork as single pages (not spreads), in the following order:

Page 1 - front cover
Page 2 onwards - inside pages
Last page - back cover

Inside front and back covers

Inside front and back covers are plain white by default

Low page count?

We recommend booklet printing.


A4 210 x 297 mm
A5 148 x 210 mm
Royal 156 x 234 mm
Demy 138 x 216 mm
Small Novel 127 x 178 mm
Trade 152 x 229 mm
A-format 111 x 178 mm
B-format 129 x 198 mm

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