Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Book Printing Services for Self-Publishers
Established over 20 years ago, our company has built a reputation as a trusted partner for self-publishing authors across the UK. With a combined 40 years of expertise in book production and publishing, our team delivers high-quality printed books tailored to authors' unique needs. We specialise in softback, hardback, and wire-o bound books, catering to diverse genres from novels and poetry to cookery and history books. Our commitment to quality is evident in every stage of production, combining modern printing technology with traditional binding techniques to ensure exceptional finish. We provide comprehensive support throughout the publishing journey, offering guidance on file preparation, ISBN acquisition, and design choices. Our dedicated customer service team ensures every client receives personalised attention, whether producing a single copy or large print runs.As a UK-based printer, we prioritise quick turnaround times and reliable service, helping authors avoid the delays associated with overseas providers. Our transparent pricing model ensures value for money without compromising on quality, with options available from 10 copies upwards. We take pride in empowering self-publishers to maintain creative control while delivering professional-grade results. Our facility in Bedfordshire adheres to strict quality assurance standards, ensuring every book meets exacting specifications. From initial consultation to final delivery, we remain focused on making the publishing process accessible, efficient, and rewarding for passionate authors nationwide.
Services
Softback Books
Cloth Hardback Books
PPC Hardback Books
Wire-O Bound Books
Booklets
Self-Publishing Services
ISBN Assistance
Cover Design Support
File Preparation
Quality Assurance
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined experience in book publishing and printing.
- Our team provides dedicated customer service contacts for every project.
- We specialise in UK-based printing with faster turnaround times than overseas competitors.
- We produce books in multiple formats including softback, hardback, and wire-o bound.
- Our transparent pricing model includes no hidden fees for ISBNs or design assistance.
What people say
High quality
Excellent service
Value for money
Quick turnaround
Professional results
Services
Softback Books
Our softback books combine durability with professional presentation. Using premium paper stocks and precise printing techniques, we produce high-quality paperback editions suitable for novels, poetry collections, and academic works. The perfect binding method ensures long-lasting spine integrity while maintaining a cost-effective solution for print runs from 10 copies upwards. Authors benefit from expert guidance on paper weight selection and colour options to match their content requirements.
Cloth Hardback Books
Elevate your publication with our premium cloth hardback books. Featuring traditional case binding, reinforced endpapers, and optional ribbon markers, these editions offer lasting value for special projects. Ideal for cookery books, memoirs, and limited editions, our hardcover production maintains exacting standards while allowing customisation through blocked or printed covers. The sewn binding ensures flexibility and longevity for treasured publications.
Wire-O Bound Books
Perfect for reference materials and workbooks, our wire-o binding service creates books that lay flat when open. This durable binding method suits educational materials, manuals, and journals requiring frequent consultation. We use precision punching and high-quality wire coils to ensure smooth page turning and professional presentation for both short and long print runs.
Self-Publishing Services
We provide comprehensive self-publishing solutions from file preparation to final delivery. Our team guides authors through every decision point, offering expert advice on formatting, ISBN acquisition, and distribution strategies. With online ordering tools and dedicated support contacts, we simplify the publishing journey while maintaining creative control with the author. Competitive pricing ensures accessible professional-grade results.
Quality Assurance
Our quality control combines automated digital verification with manual inspections at key production stages. From colour calibration checks to binding strength tests, we maintain strict tolerances across all print runs. The process includes pre-press file validation, in-line print monitoring, and final product inspections to guarantee consistency with client specifications and industry standards.
Questions
What book types do you offer for self-publishers?
We provide softback books, cloth hardbacks, printed paper case hardbacks, wire-o bound books, and saddle-stitched booklets in various sizes up to A4.
How does your UK-based printing benefit authors?
Our UK facility ensures faster delivery times, better quality control, and direct support compared to overseas printers, with local expertise in publishing requirements.
Can you help with ISBN acquisition?
Yes, we offer ISBN numbers at fair prices and provide guidance on their application and distribution registration processes for bookshops and distributors.
What support exists for first-time authors?
We offer comprehensive assistance with file preparation, design choices, and production processes, ensuring new authors achieve professional-quality results.
What quality standards do you maintain?
We combine digital printing technology with traditional binding methods, ensuring exceptional finish quality across all book types and print runs.
