{"product_id":"demy-perfect-bound-books-brochures","title":"Demy Perfect Bound Books \u0026 Brochures","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrder \u003cstrong\u003eDemy perfect bound books\u003c\/strong\u003e online from Propa Printing. Perfect binding glues your pages into a wraparound cover with a flat, square spine – the same finish as a paperback book – so it looks professional on a shelf and the spine can carry your title. Choose your page count, papers and quantity, upload your artwork and see your price instantly – with \u003cstrong\u003efree UK delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you can choose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demy (138 × 216 mm), portrait or landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 to 700 pages, in multiples of two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e separate choices for the inside pages and the cover – from 80gsm bond and cream uncoated (ideal for novels) to 350gsm card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e full colour or black only inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e optional cover lamination (matt, gloss or velvet) and spot UV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect bound – pages glued into a wraparound cover with a square spine, like a paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e type the exact number you need into the custom box – the price updates instantly (a few options have a minimum order; the calculator will tell you)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saver, Standard or Express – free to UK addresses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNovels, non-fiction and self-published books, memoirs, poetry and journals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery file is checked by a real person at Propa Printing before it goes to print. If anything looks off – low resolution, missing bleed or text too close to the edge – we'll get in touch first. Bigger job or tight deadline? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is a Demy book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDemy is 138 × 216 mm (5.4 × 8.5 in) – the classic trade paperback size used for many novels and non-fiction books – larger than a B format paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many pages can a perfect bound book have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 20 to 700 pages, in multiples of two. Perfect binding suits thicker documents – for very slim booklets, stapled brochures are usually better value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat paper should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor novels and text-heavy books, 80gsm cream uncoated or 80–100gsm bond is easy on the eye. For photo books, catalogues and magazines, 130–170gsm silk or gloss inside with a 300–350gsm cover looks premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow wide will the spine be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe spine width depends on your page count and paper. Get in touch before you design your cover and we'll confirm the exact spine width for your choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order a small quantity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Type the quantity you need into the custom box and the price updates instantly. A few combinations have a minimum order – the calculator will tell you if so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose Saver, Standard or Express when you order. Your estimated delivery date is shown next to the price before you check out, and delivery to UK addresses is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat file should I upload?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA print-ready PDF is best, but JPG, PNG and ZIP files up to 100MB are accepted. Supply the inside pages as one PDF in reading order, and the cover (back, spine and front) as a separate spread – or get in touch and we'll help set it up. You can also order now and upload your artwork later.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Propa Printing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62823662616963,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/6786\/1379\/files\/demy-perfect-bound-books-brochures-propa2.jpg?v=1792058650","url":"https:\/\/www.propaprinting.com\/products\/demy-perfect-bound-books-brochures","provider":"Propa Printing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}