We will be pleased to produce almost any kind of book, but this standard estimate enquiry form can only handle basic book specifications.

Please contact us direct for requests not covered by the following specifications.

Hard Back Book

2.5mm board covers, round backed, matching end papers, finished in Wibalin fabric, gold blocked title on spine only, 80gsm book paper, sewn 32pp sections. Pictures, if any, are mono (black/white).

(Available at additional cost: blocking on front, silk ribbon, head/tail bands, quality covering including leather)

Paperback Book

250gsm single-sided card, gloss laminated, 80 gsm book paper, perfect bound. Books over 250pp will be sewn in 32pp sections for additional strength. Pictures, if any, are mono.

Wire-stitched Booklet

80 gsm book paper, two wire stitches, maximum 56pp, pictures if any, are mono.

Step 1. Name, Address and all that stuff

Step 2. The First Details

What Size?  Hardback, Paperback or Booklet? 
Is the text page layout available as Postscript or CRC and ready to print?
If the answer is "Yes", then how many pages? If the answer is "No", then how many words?
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Step 3. You would like us to do the Page Layout and Design

Is the text available on a word processor?  If the answer is "No", it will need to be re-keyed. Shall we do this for you @ £5 per 1,000 words. 
How many mono (black & White) pictures?  

Step 4. The Cover or Dust Jacket

If it is hard back, will it have a dust jacket?
Is the jacket or cover in full colour? If not, then how many colours?
Do you want us to design the cover or dust jacket?   If you don't need us to design the cover or jacket, we will assume you can supply the cover artwork as colour separated film

Step 5. The Quantity

You can have as many or as few as you like, but the unit cost might be unacceptably high for very small quantities.  As a very rough guideline, you are unlikely to be able to sell them profitably if you order less than about 500 copies. But not all our clients intend to sell their books, and unit cost isn't always their major concern. We normally work out prices for a range of quantities. How many should we start from? 

Step 6. .... and Finally

You don't have to have a standard book. If you need something different, please tell about your requirements here.

Now you've finished, submit your request and we'll get back to you by post or e-mail.

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