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Custom book printing, quoted in 1 business day

Tell us the size, pages, paper and number of copies. A print specialist sends your price per copy in writing within 1 business day.

Nothing prints until you approve the proof. We keep your specs on file, so every reprint matches the first run. No minimum order.

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No obligation, and no need for a finished file. Send what you know and a specialist confirms production fit and price within one business day.

Do not know the specification yet? Chat with us using the button at the bottom right, or call +1 (703) 997-9787.

  • No separate setup fee. Setup and pre-press are in the quoted price
  • Your approved specification is kept on file for reprints
  • Digital proof free on every order; physical proof on request, billed separately
  • Nothing prints until you approve it
  • A specialist replies within one business day
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The books have to arrive right the first time.

You are printing for an organization, a client or your own book, and someone is counting on the result: the color you approved, a binding that holds through real use, the right count at every address, on the date you promised.

Most print problems are decided before the press starts. A file without bleed. A paper chosen without a proof. A delivery split worked out after production. A reprint that drifts because nobody kept the specification. The run looks fine on screen and wrong in the carton.

We review your files before anything reaches a press, we proof before we commit a run, and one project manager owns your order from quote through to delivery. A perfect bound paperback, a workbook, a training manual, a case bound hardcover with foil and a ribbon marker: every job follows the same controlled process.

Have a format or specification you do not see here? That is welcome. Send us the details and we will review the requirements and confirm the right production solution.

What you get

Production to a specification, not guesswork

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Production to your specification

Trim size, binding, paper stock, color and finish confirmed against your intended use before anything goes to press.

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Pre-press file checks

Files are checked for bleed, margin, font embedding and color profile issues before production, the errors that most commonly delay or ruin a print run.

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Digital proof, physical proof on request

You approve a digital proof before production. A physical proof of the actual paper, binding and print quality, not a screen mockup, is available on request and quoted separately.

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One named point of contact

A dedicated project manager owns your order from specification through delivery. One person to reach, not a rotating queue.

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Realistic timelines

We confirm a real production schedule at the quote stage, based on your actual specification and volume, and confirm it again once your proof is approved. We do not quote a date we cannot hold.

How it works

How your book is produced

Every project follows the same controlled sequence, whatever the volume.

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Specification

Trim size, binding, paper stock, color and finish confirmed against your intended use.

2

Production planning

Your specification is matched to the right production method and press configuration for the format and volume.

3

Pre-press and file preparation

Files are checked for bleed, margin, font embedding and color profile issues before production.

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Digital proof

You review and approve a digital proof before anything is scheduled for production.

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Physical proof on request

A physical proof of the real paper, binding and print quality is available on request, quoted separately.

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Press approval

A final check confirms the job matches the approved specification before the press run begins.

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Production

Your order is produced to the approved specification.

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Quality control

Finished copies are checked against the approved specification before shipment.

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Palletization and freight

Copies are packed and palletized for delivery, scoped with your quote.

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Delivery or staged release

Delivered to one address, split across multiple destinations, or released in stages against a distribution schedule.

Pricing

What actually drives your price

You get a real number against your actual project, usually within one business day. A published per-unit rate would be a guess, because these five variables move the figure more than anything else. Tell us what you know and we will price it properly.

Quantity

Per-unit cost drops as volume increases, particularly past the offset threshold.

Page count

More pages means more material and more press time per copy.

Format

Hardcover costs more to produce per copy than perfect bound paperback.

Stock

Paper and cover stock weight and finish change both cost and feel.

Turnaround

Standard scheduling costs less than a compressed, rush production window.

What happens after you send the specification

Sending the form starts a conversation, not an order. Nothing is committed and nothing is charged at any point below until you say so.

  1. A specialist reads the specification and confirms production fit. If something in it will not work, or will cost more than it needs to, you are told that before you see a price.
  2. You receive a quote with the specification written out in full, within one business day. Quantity, format, binding, interior color, page count, paper, trim and delivery, so you can compare it against anyone else on the same terms.
  3. You approve a proof before anything is printed. A digital proof confirms layout; a physical proof, available on request, confirms paper, color and binding.
  4. The approved specification is kept on file. When you reprint, it is produced against that specification rather than quoted again from scratch.

First time commissioning print? What to check before ordering a custom printed book covers the questions worth putting to any printer, including us.

Before a single sheet is printed

What protects your order

  • Nothing is committed by askingA quote request is a conversation. Nothing is charged until you approve the quote and say go.
  • The specification in writingQuantity, format, binding, paper, trim and delivery written out in your quote, so you can hold any printer to it.
  • No press run without your proof approvalA digital proof every time, and a physical proof of the real paper and binding on request.
  • Checked before it ships, matched on reprintFinished copies are checked against the approved specification, which stays on file for the next run.

Ready to scope your print run?

Tell us what you know so far, even if that is only a rough quantity. There is no obligation attached to a quote request, and if you would rather talk it through first, call +1 (703) 997-9787.

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Work We Have Printed

Case binding, foil stamping, gilt edges, PU leather covers, ribbon markers, soft-touch and matte lamination, full-bleed spreads and lay-flat interiors. Paperback, workbook and training-manual work follows the same process and the same checks.

Cloth-covered hardcovers with gilded page edges
Cloth-covered hardcovers with gilded page edges.
Offset printing press for large runs
Offset press for large print runs.
Perfect bound paperback with a black and white interior
Perfect bound paperback with a black and white interior.
Wire-o bound book lying flat
Wire-o binding that lies flat when open.
Hardcover lying flat, full bleed color illustration running across the spread
Lay-flat binding. Full-bleed illustration crosses the gutter without loss.
Hardcover lying flat showing full color interior pages
Lay-flat interior, full color throughout.
Hardcover lying flat showing full color interior and bound ribbon marker
Lay-flat binding, pages open fully at the spine.
Capabilities

Production capabilities

FormatsCustom trim sizes, square, oversized
BindingPerfect bound, case bound hardcover, Smyth sewn, lay-flat
ColorFull color, black and white, mixed sections
StockCoated, uncoated, thin and bible-weight stocks
FinishingMatte and gloss lamination, foil stamping, gilt edges, ribbon markers, endsheets
ProductionDigital and offset
Large runs

Large runs and institutional projects

At larger volumes, offset production often becomes more economical, depending on the specification, run length and production requirements. Projects at that scale are scoped by a specialist before any number is quoted.

We handle specification, pre-press, proofing, press approval, quality control and delivery. We produce sheet-fed and web offset, case binding, Smyth sewn, perfect binding and thin-stock work.

Delivery can be palletized to a single destination, split across multiple addresses, or released in stages against a distribution schedule, all scoped with the quote. At volume, freight is a material part of total cost, which is why destination is asked early.

If your organization needs a formal written quotation for a purchase order, a response to an RFP, or paperwork in a particular format for procurement or finance sign-off, tell us what you need and we will provide it. Recurring and multi-title programs are quoted the same way, as one scoped project rather than a series of separate jobs.

Discuss a Large or Institutional Run
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When it is done

The day the cartons arrive

You open the first box and the books are exactly what you approved: the trim, the paper, the color, the binding. The other shipments are already at their addresses. When the next order comes, you send one line, and the reprint matches the first run because the specification is on file.

Frequently asked questions

What buyers ask before requesting a quote

I do not know my page count, binding or paper yet. Can you still help?
Yes, and most projects start that way. Select "Not sure" on anything you are unsure of and we will work it out with you, or start a chat and we will talk it through before you commit to a specification. If you would rather speak to someone, call +1 (703) 997-9787 and a specialist will take you through the options. You get guidance first and a quote after, and there is no obligation attached to either.
What protections do I have if there is a production, quality or delivery problem?
Three things sit between you and a bad outcome. Nothing goes to press until you approve a proof, so the specification is agreed in writing before production starts. Finished copies are checked against that approved specification before they ship. And if something is wrong on arrival, there is a defined claim window from the date of delivery and a remedy set out in your quote, which is the document that governs the order. Full commercial terms are published at columbiapublication.com/our-terms.
Is there a minimum order?
There is no minimum and no published maximum. Proof copies, sample runs and commercial orders of every size are quoted. Tell us your quantity and we will confirm the production timeline with your quote.
What is the turnaround time?
Turnaround is set by format, quantity, page count and finishing, so we do not publish one blanket window. A confirmed production schedule is provided at the quote stage once your specification is set, and confirmed again after your proof is approved.
What binding options are available?
Paperback, perfect bound, hardcover, and Smyth sewn.
Are physical proofs available before production?
Yes. Physical proofs are available on request and are quoted separately based on your project's specifications.
Can an order ship to multiple addresses?
Yes. Multi-address delivery is available for an additional shipping and handling cost, quoted according to destinations, quantities and packaging requirements.
Is there a maximum order size?
No fixed maximum. Large or complex projects are scoped and quoted individually.
Is full-color and full-bleed printing available?
Yes. Full-color and full-bleed production is available. Specifications are reviewed during pre-press to ensure the selected paper, color coverage, binding and production method are appropriate for the project.
What paper stock options are available?
Premium paper stocks are available for both text and cover applications, with the appropriate stock, weight and finish selected according to the book's format, color requirements, intended use and desired finish.
What kind of projects are you best suited to?
Every kind. Full color, hardcover, Smyth sewn, unusual trim sizes and heavy ink coverage are all routine here, and so is a straightforward black-and-white paperback. Tell us the specification and we will confirm production fit and a timeline.

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Tell us your quantity, format, page count and timeline. A specialist confirms production capacity and pricing within one business day.

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