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Book Printing Services
We are a professional book printing services provider based in Singapore, with years of experience. We take pride in delivering the highest standard of book printing services that cater to our diverse customer needs, including single book printing. Our commitment to quality is reinforced by our investment in cutting-edge printing technologies, enabling us to achieve fast turnarounds without compromising on the quality of our book prints.
Types of book printing services we offer:
- Paperback books
- Hardcover books
- Fiction, non-fiction and biography books
- Photography books
- Art books
- Cookbooks
- Text books
Types of Papers we offer for our Book Printing Services
The right paper makes a real difference to how a book looks, feels, and reads. We stock four paper types that cover the full range of book projects in Singapore, from text-heavy reports to premium photo books.
Art Paper (Gloss or Matt) · 128–157 gsm
Our go-to for image-led books. The coated surface holds ink crisply on the page, which gives photos and graphics sharp, vibrant colour.
- Gloss — high contrast and punchy colour, best for product catalogues, marketing books, and brand lookbooks.
- Matt — same colour quality with less reflection, best for coffee-table books, portfolios, and corporate publications where readability matters as much as the imagery.
Simili Paper / Woodfree Paper · 80–100 gsm
Our standard for text-heavy books. The uncoated surface is easy on the eyes over long reading sessions and takes pen and highlighter without smudging, which makes simili the natural choice for corporate reports, training manuals, novels, and study guides.
Ivory Paper · 250–300 gsm
A premium cover stock with a warm, creamy tone and a smooth finish. We use ivory board for hardcover company profiles, commemorative editions, art books, and gift publications — anywhere you want the cover to feel substantial in the hand.
Smooth Hybrid Papers · 80–160 gsm
An hybrid paper engineered with a smooth, uncoated feel, but with a coated surface. It reads as easily as standard woodfree but reproduces photos and graphics far more cleanly than a typical uncoated stock. We recommend Option A for premium novels, illustrated non-fiction, and corporate publications where you want the warmth and readability of uncoated paper without losing image quality.
Text-and-Image Hybrid · 100–140 gsm
A balanced inner-page stock that handles long reading sections and photography equally well. The surface is smoother than woodfree but less reflective than art paper, so the text stays comfortable to read and the images still come out crisp. We recommend Option B for cookbooks, travel guides, lifestyle books, and any title that mixes extended reading with imagery.
Book Printing Process
We run every step of your book project in-house, from first chat to delivery. It starts with a consultation to understand your page count, quantity, deadline, and the look you’re after, then we send you an itemised quotation. Once you confirm, we lock in your production slot, and our pre-press team checks your artwork for resolution, bleed, fonts, and colour. We then produce a proof for you to review, and only move into production once you’ve approved it. Finally, we handle delivery straight to your address in Singapore.
Why Choose Our Book Printing Services
We’ve been printing for Singapore businesses for over 35 years, and we run every step of your book in-house, from pre-press and printing to binding, finishing, and dispatch. That means premium-grade paper and finishes, fast turnaround without quality trade-offs, clear itemised pricing with no hidden costs, and eco-friendly options including certified papers and soy-based inks. Whether you’re printing a one-off commemorative title or a bulk catalogue run, we tailor the spec to your project, and a dedicated specialist stays with you from first consultation to final delivery.
FAQ about our Book Printing Services
What is the difference between book printing and booklet printing?
Books generally have a higher page count and utilise robust bindings, such as case binding or perfect binding, for long-term shelf life.
Booklets are shorter and lighter marketing tools that are perfect for smaller handouts or newsletters. As such, booklet printing has the luxury of producing vibrant, picturesque prints that would otherwise be costly in book printing.
What paper types are best for book printing?
It depends on what’s in the book. We typically recommend:
- Coated art paper for image-heavy titles like catalogues, lookbooks, and photo books.
- Simili (uncoated woodfree) for text-heavy books like novels, manuals, and corporate reports.
- Hybrid paper for mixed text-and-image titles like cookbooks and travel guides.
- Ivory board for premium hardcover and commemorative covers.
What is the book printing process from manuscript to finished product?
It’s a 7-step process: consultation → quotation → confirmation → artwork → proof → production → delivery. We start by understanding your project, send you an itemised quote, then move into pre-press file checks and a proof for your approval before printing.
What binding options are available for book and catalogue printing?
For books, we usually recommend perfect binding for softcover titles with a flat spine, or case binding for hardcover books built to last. For catalogues, saddle stitching works well for thinner page counts, and wire-O binding is ideal for reference catalogues, menus, and manuals where you want the pages to lie flat when open. We’ll recommend the right binding based on your page count and how the book will be used.
How do I prepare my files for book or catalogue printing?
Please send your artwork as:
- A high-resolution PDF, with all fonts embedded.
- CMYK colour mode (not RGB).
- At least 300 dpi for all images and graphics.
- 3 mm bleed on all edges, with crucial text and logos kept clear of the trim line.
If you’re not sure whether your file is print-ready, send it to our pre-press team, and we will check it for you before quoting.
Can book printing include custom finishes such as lamination or embossing?
Yes. We offer a full range of cover finishes, gloss or matte lamination to protect the cover, spot UV to highlight a title or logo, embossing or debossing for a tactile raised or recessed effect, foil stamping (gold, silver, rose gold, holographic) for a premium look, and die-cutting for shaped edges or cover windows.
Can I print small quantities of books or catalogues?
Yes, there’s no fixed minimum. For runs of 250 copies or fewer, we use digital printing, which is fast and cost-effective for short jobs such as presentation copies, samples, or limited editions. For larger orders, we switch to offset printing for a lower per-copy cost. Send us your page count and quantity, and we’ll quote the right method.