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Book Printing

Whether you’re printing a run of paperbacks, sturdy board books for children, coil-bound manuals, or high-end hardcovers with all the extras—endpapers, dust jackets, premium finishes—we’ve got you covered. We use state-of-the-art technology to produce bookstore-quality results at competitive prices.

We proudly support clients across Canada—from Ontario to British Columbia—with fast, reliable service and customs-friendly shipping options. Start your publishing journey with us and see why so many return to print again and again.

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Hardcover Books
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Softcover Books
Softcover Book
Board Books
Self-Cover Board Book
Hardcover Board Books
Hardcover Board Book
MOQ: 100pcs
3.74"-12.6" 95-320 mm
3.74"-16.5" 95-420 mm
Binding
Inner (Full colour printing)
Page Count
 Pages
24
800
Inner Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Paper Cover (Full colour printing)
157 gsm / 58 lb Cover
Lamination
Cloth Type
5519-black
5403-navy-blue
5409-brown
5522-oatmeal
5531-wine
5529-grey
5206-orange
5135-forest-green
Leather Type
Texture 1:
Texture 2:
Texture 3:

* We have more leathers to choose from, let us know what you want

Surface (Multi-select available)
Grey Board Thickness
Spine styles
End sheet
End Sheet Paper
Offset / Uncoated Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Flap Width
inch
Dust Jacket Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Lamination
Surface (Multi-select available)
693-pale-gold
000-off-white
030-black
012-silver
252-hot-red
374-peacoat
847-turftan
589-hunter
275-wine
750-torrid-orange
MOQ: 100pcs
3.74"-12" 95-305 mm
3.74"-14.5" 95-370 mm
Binding
Inner Page Count
 Pages
32
800
Inner (Full colour printing)
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Cover(Full colour printing)
Cover Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Lamination
Surface (Multi-select available)
MOQ: 100pcs
3.54"-11.22" 90-285 mm
3.54"-11.02" 90-280 mm
Cover and Inner (Full colour printing)
Page Count
 Pages
8
64
Paper
C1S paper
Cover and Inner Lamination
MOQ: 100pcs
3.54"-11.22" 90-285 mm
3.54"-11.02" 90-280 mm
Cover Paper
157 gsm / 58 lb Cover
Grey Board Thickness
Lamination
Cover Corners
Surface (Multi-select available)
Inner (Rounded Corners)
Page Count
 Pages
8
64
Inner Paper
C1S paper
Lamination
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Our Book Printing Options for Canada and Beyond

Custom Hardcover Books

Print premium hardcover books with precision and care—perfect for Canadian publishers, creative professionals, and businesses. Whether you need rounded or square spines, our offset printing and expert binding ensure long-lasting, bookstore-quality results.

Ideal for art books, photography collections, children’s books, and elegant coffee table editions, every hardcover is crafted to meet the highest standards of quality, durability, and design.

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Custom Softcover Books

Custom Softcover Books

We produce high-quality paperback books trusted by self-publishers, academic institutions, and businesses across Canada. With over 30 years of experience, advanced offset printing, and dedicated customer support, we deliver softcover books quickly and professionally—tailored to your exact needs.

Choose QinPrinting for consistent quality, competitive pricing, and service that fits your publishing timeline, whether you’re printing 100 copies or 10,000.

Custom Stapled / Singer Sewn Books

Discover cost-effective booklet printing with professional stapled or singer sewn binding—ideal for educational materials, event programs, catalogues, and children’s storybooks in the Canadian market.

  • Stapled booklets offer a sleek finish for brochures and manuals.
  • Singer sewn binding provides added durability and a lay-flat design, perfect for young readers or high-use materials.

Available with various paper and cover options to suit your budget and project goals.

Custom Stapled Singer Sewn Books
Custom Spiral Wire Bound Books

Custom Spiral & Wire-O Bound Books

Print functional, durable books with spiral or wire-o binding—popular with Canadian businesses, schools, and training organizations. Ideal for workbooks, manuals, planners, and presentations, these books lie flat for easy use.

We offer custom sizes, premium paper stocks, and expert finishing. Whether you choose flexible plastic coils or sleek wire binding, you’ll get professional results—whether for short runs or large volumes.

Custom Board Books

Our board books are designed to be safe, sturdy, and visually engaging—perfect for young children or as unique, tactile gifts. Available in self-cover and hardcover formats, with thick pages and optional features like lift-the-flap or interactive elements.

We work with Canadian publishers, authors, and illustrators to create board books that look and feel exceptional. With competitive pricing and personalized support, we’ll help bring your vision to life—from idea to print.

Custom Board Books

Free File Checking Service

Not sure if your files are ready for print? No worries! Our team will check your files at no cost to ensure everything’s good to go—page size, bleed, colour mode, image resolution, and more. If anything needs attention, we’ll let you know and offer suggestions on how to fix it before printing begins.

Still have questions? Just reach out—we’re always happy to help and take a look.

Free File Checking Service

Printing File Requirements

It’s important to understand how to prepare digital files for printing. Here are a few useful tips to help you prepare yours.

3 mm bleed zone

You'll need to add a "bleed zone" of 0.125" around all your pages.

convert your colour space-from RGB to CMYK

Convert your colour space from RGB to CMYK

make sure the resolution is 300 DPI

If you can't deliver vectors  then make sure the resolution is 300 DPI.

Export your files in PDF

Export your files in PDF format for the best results.

To learn more, get in touch directly. We offer an expert file-checking service, free to all our customers.

FAQs

Our factory is located in Shanghai, China.  Despite being overseas, we regularly work with clients across Canada and offer reliable international shipping solutions, including customs-friendly delivery and combined sea-air options. Our team also provides fast, clear communication to ensure a smooth process from file checking to final delivery.

To give you a quick idea of book printing costs, we’ve listed sample price charts below. These provide a general overview. For a personalized quote based on your exact specifications, just click Instant Online Quote.

5.5" x 8.5" Paperback Book Printing Price Chart:
Quantity: 100pcs 200pcs 500pcs 1000pcs 2000pcs 5000pcs
100 pages C$7.04 each
C$704 total
C$4.16 each
C$830 total
C$1.97 each
C$986 total
C$1.27 each
C$1,276 total
C$0.96 each
C$1,916 total
C$0.81 each
C$4,046 total
200 pages C$11.51 each
C$1,150 total
C$6.84 each
C$1,367 total
C$3.39 each
C$1,696 total
C$2.24 each
C$2,240 total
C$1.72 each
C$3,446 total
C$1.49 each
C$7,427 total
300 pages C$16.70 each
C$1,669 total
C$9.99 each
C$1,996 total
C$5.01 each
C$1,937 total
C$3.30 each
C$3,299 total
C$2.56 each
C$5,111 total
C$2.19 each
C$10,939 total
400 pages C$18.60 each
C$1,860 total
C$11.38 each
C$2,277 total
C$5.79 each
C$2,894 total
C$3.89 each
C$3,894 total
C$3.07 each
C$6,139 total
C$2.67 each
C$13,398 total
  • Cover: 250 gsm / 92 lb coated cover paper with gloss lamination
  • Inner: 128 gsm / 86 lb coated text paper for interior
  • Binding: sewn and perfect binding
  • Please note that all prices are EXW (Ex Works) our facility and do not include shipping costs.
8.5" x 11" Hardcover Book Printing Price Chart
Quantity: 100pcs 200pcs 500pcs 1000pcs 2000pcs 5000pcs
100 pages C$18.61 each
C$1,861 total
C$10.47 each
C$2,092 total
C$5.13 each
C$2,567 total
C$3.61 each
C$3,619 total
C$2.97 each
C$5,935 total
C$2.49 each
C$12,430 total
200 pages C$30.35 each
C$3,035 total
C$17.02 each
C$3,404 total
C$8.42 each
C$4,211 total
C$5.73 each
C$5,735 total
C$4.50 each
C$9,006 total
C$3.60 each
C$18,033 total
300 pages C$42.98 each
C$4,298 total
C$24.05 each
C$4,809 total
C$11.92 each
C$5,956 total
C$7.93 each
C$7,927 total
C$6.09 each
C$12,178 total
C$4.76 each
C$23,823 total
400 pages C$50.66 each
C$5,065 total
C$28.52 each
C$5,704 total
C$14.30 each
C$7,150 total
C$9.38 each
C$9,379 total
C$7.16 each
C$14,314 total
C$5.52 each
C$27,646 total
  • Cover: 157gsm art paper with matte lamination wrapped on 2.5mm greyboard
  • End sheet: 140gsm offset paper, blank,
  • Inner: 128gsm / 86lb coated text for interior,
  • Please note that all prices are EXW (Ex Works) our facility and do not include shipping costs.

Standard Book Sizes

Size Dimensions Description
U.S. Trade 6" x 9" Versatile for both fiction and non-fiction
U.S. Letter 8.5" x 11" Ideal for textbooks and manuals
Digest Size 5.5" x 8.5" Popular for paperbacks and self-help books
Mass Market Paperback 4.25" x 6.87" Perfect for genre fiction and portable reads

Economical Book Sizes

Type Portrait Landscape
Small Full Sheet 305 x 325 mm (12" x 12.8")
Small Full Sheet 245 x 343 mm (9.625" x 13.5")
A-size: 1/6 297 x 285 mm (11.7" x 11.24")
Large Full Sheet: 1/6 285 x 285 mm (11.2" x 11.2")
Regular Full Sheet: 1/6 260 x 252 mm (10.2" x 9.9")
A-size: 1/8 (A4 Size) 210 x 297 mm (8.28" x 11.7") 297 x 210 mm (11.7" x 8.28")
Large Full Sheet: 1/8 210 x 285 mm (8.5" x 11") 285 x 210 mm (11" x 8.5")
Regular Full Sheet: 1/8 185 x 260 mm (7.3" x 10.23") 260 x 185 mm (10.23" x 7.3")
A-size: 1/12 141 x 282 mm (5.55" x 11.1") 216 x 196 mm (8.5" x 7.7")
Large Full Sheet: 1/12 138 x 282 mm (5.4" x 11.1") 216 x 186 mm (8.5" x 7.3")
Regular Full Sheet: 1/12 127 x 248 mm (5" x 9.7") 185 x 170 mm (7.3" x 6.7")
A-size: 1/16 (A5 Size) 148 x 210 mm (5.8" x 8.3") 210 x 148 mm (8.2" x 5.8")
Large Full Sheet: 1/16 140 x 210 mm (5.5" x 8.5") 210 x 140 mm (8.5" x 5.5")
Regular Full Sheet: 1/16 130 x 180 mm (5.1" x 7.1") 180 x 130 mm (7.1" x 5.1")

The standard production times are:

  • Softcover books — about 5 to 10 days
  • Hardcover books — about 2 to 3 weeks

The exact turnaround depends on your order size and the finishing options you choose. Shipping times vary based on your location and shipping method.

We offer a range of shipping options, including sea freight, air freight, express courier, and a combined sea and express service. Shipping costs vary depending on the method you choose, the size of your order, and the destination. Our team at QinPrinting can help you find the best option to balance cost and delivery time, ensuring your books arrive safely and on schedule.

Yes, we provide both digital and physical proofs. Digital proofs help you review the layout on screen, while physical proofs allow you to check the material, color, and finish before the final printing. Visit our proof support page or contact our team to ask about the options best suited to your needs.

We offer a variety of special finishes to enhance the look and feel of your printed books. These options can add texture, colour, shine, or dimension to your covers or pages—helping your book stand out on the shelf:

Gilded Edges Book
Gilded Edges

A thin metallic foil—typically gold, silver, or bronze—is applied to the trimmed edges of your book's pages, giving it a classic and elegant touch.

painted edges book
Painted Edges

Solid or patterned ink is applied to the outer edges of the book block, adding a splash of colour or character—whether bold or subtle.

Gloss, Matte, and Soft-Touch Lamination

These protective coatings are applied to covers to alter texture and appearance. Gloss adds a shiny finish, matte is smooth and non-reflective, and soft-touch provides a velvety feel.

spot uv
UV Spot Coating

A glossy, raised coating applied to targeted areas—such as a title or logo—to make them stand out against a matte or uncoated surface.

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Metallic Foil Stamping

Thin metallic foil—often in gold, silver, or bronze—is heat-stamped onto your cover to create a refined, premium look.

Embossing and Debossing

Embossing raises parts of your design above the surface, while debossing presses them into the material—both offering a tactile, three-dimensional effect.

Die-Cutting

A precise cutting technique that creates custom shapes or windows in the cover or pages, adding structural creativity to your book.

Holographic book covers
Holographic Cover

A special laminated film that reflects light in rainbow-like patterns, giving your book a futuristic and eye-catching finish.

Yes, we offer a free manual file checking service to guarantee that your files are print-ready. Our team will review the layout, bleed, resolution, and other technical details, allowing you to correct any issues before production begins.

Why Print Your Book with QinPrinting?

We offer cost-effective book printing solutions without compromising on quality. Our advanced offset printing and premium materials deliver professional results at a price that’s often more affordable than local Canadian printers.

Large-Quantity Printing

We specialize in handling large print runs, guaranteeing consistent quality with every copy.

Custom Book Printing

Select from a wide variety of sizes, paper types, and binding options to design your custom book and have it expertly printed.

Customer Support

Our world-renowned personalized customer support is second-to-none. A named consultant and dedicated specialists are always ready to assist with any questions or concerns.

Premium Quality

We use top-grade paper and other materials combined with cutting-edge printing technology to deliver the highest quality professional results every time.

Let's talk!

If you’re thinking about printing a book and want it to look and feel just right, we’d love to help. At QinPrinting, we work closely with you from start to finish—whether you need help preparing your files or choosing the finishing touches that will make your book stand out. Big print run or small, we’re here to make sure it turns out beautifully. Get in touch—we’re ready when you are!
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Size

Choose preset dimensions from the dropdown menu or click “Custom Size” to enter your own custom dimensions.

Please use the format, width x height; so, 5.5″ x 8.5″ would mean 5.5″ wide and 8.5″ high. The possible size range is 3.74″ to 11.69″ in width or height, allowing for portrait or landscape orientation.

size guide

Hardcover Wire-O Binding

Hardcover Wire-O Binding uses a durable wire coil to securely bind pages, allowing the book to lay flat when open.

Please note, this binding type is not compatible with cloth or leather covers.

Multiple wire colors are available to complement your design.

Hardcover wire-o binding

Inner Page Count

You can adjust the page count by typing directly, clicking the plus or minus buttons, or dragging the horizontal slider.

Note: Inner pages do not include the cover, endpapers, dust jacket—only the internal content pages.

One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

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page sheet

Inner Paper

Please select your paper choice for your book. If you have a special request not listed here, get in touch. 

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Gloss Art Paper
A shiny, reflective surface that makes colors vibrant and images pop, perfect for illustrations, cartoons, and photographs. It delivers high-quality color reproduction, ideal for interior pages with rich visuals.
matte art Paper effect

Matte Art Paper
Provides a smooth, non-glossy finish that reduces glare and makes text easier to read. It offers excellent image reproduction while preserving a professional, subdued look for both graphics and text.

Offset Paper

Offset (Uncoated) Paper
A natural, uncoated paper that provides a smooth, absorbent surface, making it ideal for writing. It offers excellent opacity and brightness, ensuring text is crisp and clear. This paper is commonly used for books that emphasize readability and is often chosen for trade paperback novels, coloring books, etc.

Matte Lamination

A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

matte lamination

Gloss Lamination

Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of  printed surface.

Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.

gloss lamination

Soft Touch Lamination

Soft touch lamination is a relatively new technique. The result is similar to matte lamination, but the surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel which speaks of quality and luxury.

soft-touch lamination

Gold Foil Stamping

Gold foil stamping adds a luxurious metallic finish to text or design elements, making them stand out with a subtle shimmer.

Custom shapes and other foil colors are available upon request.

Note: This option supports foil areas up to 5.9″ × 1.18″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

gold foil stamping

Silver Foil Stamping

Silver foil stamping adds a sleek metallic finish to text or design elements, creating a polished, eye-catching effect.

Custom shapes and other foil colors are available upon request.

Note: This option supports foil areas up to 5.9″ × 1.18″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

silver foil stamping

Spot UV

Spot UV applies a clear, glossy coating to specific areas—such as titles, logos, or images—to enhance contrast and visual appeal.

Not suitable for surfaces with gloss lamination or varnish.

Note: This option supports foil areas up to 7.87″ × 1.96″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

spot uv

Deboss

Debossing presses text or design elements into the surface, creating a recessed effect for a subtle, sophisticated look.

Note: This option supports debossed areas up to 7.87″ × 1.96″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

deboss

Emboss

Embossing creates a raised effect on selected text or design elements, adding depth and a tactile dimension to your print.

Note: This option supports embossed areas up to 7.87″ × 1.96″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

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Square Back

Square Back refers to a book spine with sharp, clean edges that create a flat, rectangular profile.

This style delivers a crisp, modern appearance and allows for clear, easy-to-read spine text.

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Round Back

Round Back refers to a book spine with a rounded, curved shape designed specifically for very thick books, typically 320 pages or more.

This construction allows the book to open more fully and lie flatter, providing a comfortable reading experience for thick volumes.

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Endsheet Paper

  • If your book size is 8.5″ x 11″ or less with an interior page count of fewer than 320 pages, then a good option for the end sheets is 140 gsm / 95 lb offset paper.
  • If your book size is larger than 8.5″ x 11″, then 180 gsm / 122 lb offset paper would be better.

Dust Jacket

The dust jacket is the most common and practical cover for hardcover books. It can be used by itself as a removable cover, or placed over a hardcover that already has a printed image wrap, combining both for added protection and style.

It provides a total of ten printable surfaces—five on the outside and five on the inside. The two folded-in sections on each side are called flaps.

Dust Jacket

Sewing and perfect binding

A premium variation of perfect binding that includes sewn pages for enhanced durability and the ability to lay flat without breaking the spine. Recommended for books with heavier interior paper or more than 200 pages.

Sewing and perfect binding

Page Count Range: 32–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Perfect binding

A widely used binding method for softcover books, where pages are glued to a heavier cover. Ideal for books with more than 48 pages and fairly thin paper (80 gsm / 54 lb or 105 gsm / 71 lb text paper). It offers a sleek, professional look and is an economical choice for various genres.
perfect binding

Page Count Range: 32–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Saddle stitch binding

A cost-effective binding method using staples or thread along the spine, suitable for booklets, magazines, and workbooks with 48 pages or fewer.

saddle stitch binding

Page Count Range: 4–64 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Wire-O binding

A strong, double-loop wire binding that allows pages to lie flat and turn easily. Ideal for textbooks, instructional guides, and manuals that require frequent handling. Available in various coil colors to match your design.

wire-o binding

Page Count Range: 4–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Spiral Binding

Uses a plastic or metal coil to bind pages, allowing them to rotate 360 degrees. A durable and flexible choice for cookbooks, workbooks, and reference materials. Available in multiple coil colors for customized look.

spiral binding

Page Count Range: 4–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Varnish

A light protective coating that adds subtle sheen and protection. 

Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.

varnish

Page Count

You can adjust the page count by typing directly, clicking the plus or minus buttons, or dragging the horizontal slider.

The covers are included in the page count.

One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

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page sheet