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Stationery Perfect Bound Booklets
Perfect bound booklets with a glued square spine like a paperback, 40 to 88 pages, A6 to A4, with a silk cover and optional soft touch lamination.
UK mainland delivery £7.95, free on orders over £99. Remote areas are quoted.
- Every file checked before print
- Final price, no VAT added
- Secure card payment by Stripe
- Checked by our Manchester team
Overview
The short answer, then the detail.
Perfect bound booklets have a square spine with the pages glued into the cover, like a paperback. You choose 40 to 88 pages, a size from A6 (105 × 148 mm) to A4 (210 × 297 mm), 90gsm to 170gsm inside pages and a 250gsm or 300gsm silk cover, from 25 copies.
Perfect bound booklets have the pages glued into a wraparound cover, giving a flat, square spine like a paperback. They suit catalogues, annual reports, brochures, portfolios and short books.
Perfect bound booklets: sizes and materials
Choose A6 portrait (105 × 148 mm), DL portrait (99 × 210 mm), 148 × 148 mm square, A5 portrait (148 × 210 mm), A5 landscape (210 × 148 mm), 210 × 210 mm square, A4 portrait (210 × 297 mm) or A4 landscape (297 × 210 mm). Page counts run from 40 to 88 in steps of four, counting every printed side.
Inside pages come on 90gsm smooth white paper, which takes pen and pencil, or on 130gsm or 170gsm silk, which is smooth with a low sheen. The cover is 250gsm or 300gsm silk. You can leave it plain or add matt, gloss or soft touch lamination to the outside. Soft touch has a velvety feel.
Quantities. You can order from 25 to 1,000 copies (25, 50, 100, 250, 500 or 1,000). The price each falls as the quantity rises; the table next to the price shows the price each for every quantity.
Artwork, file check and delivery
Send one PDF with single pages in reading order (not spreads), 3 mm bleed on every edge and the page count you chose. Our Manchester team checks every uploaded file for resolution, size, bleed and page count so it prints well. Your booklets are made to order by our UK production partner: Saver from 5, Standard from 4, Express from 3 working days to dispatch once your file has been checked. UK mainland delivery is £7.95, free on orders of £99 and over; Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and Northern Ireland are quoted. See more booklets & brochures or read our artwork guidelines.
Prices by size
Popular sizes, smallest first.
| Size | Quantity | From |
|---|---|---|
| A6 · 105 × 148 mm | 25 | |
| DL portrait99 × 210 mm | 25 | |
| 148 × 148 mm | 25 | |
| A5 · 148 × 210 mm | 25 | |
| A5 landscape · 210 × 148 mm | 25 | |
| 210 × 210 mm | 25 | |
| A4 · 210 × 297 mm | 25 | |
| A4 landscape · 297 × 210 mm | 25 |
Final prices per item with the lowest-priced options at the quantity shown. UK delivery £7.95, free on orders over £99. Choose a price to load it into the price calculator.
Specifications
Materials, sizes and finishing for this product.
| Size | A6, DL, 148 × 148 mm, A5 portrait or landscape, 210 × 210 mm, A4 portrait or landscape |
|---|---|
| Pages | 40 to 88, in steps of four |
| Paper | 90gsm smooth white, 130gsm silk or 170gsm silk |
| Cover | 250gsm or 300gsm silk |
| Cover lamination | None, matt, gloss or soft touch (outside) |
| Quantities | 25 to 1,000 |
| Turnaround | Saver from 5, Standard from 4, Express from 3 working days to dispatch |
| Made by | Made to order for InstantBanners, Manchester, by our UK production partner |
| SKU | IB-STA-038 |
| Price | Final price shown in the configurator. No VAT is added. |
| Delivery | UK mainland £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted. |
| Artwork check | Free file check on uploaded artwork (resolution, size and bleed). |
Made to order for InstantBanners, Manchester
InstantBanners is a sign and print shop in Manchester. We check your file will print well. This product is then made to order by our UK production partner and delivered straight to you.
- 01Your artworkUpload your print-ready file, or choose one of our paid design services.
- 02File checkA person checks uploaded files for size, bleed and resolution.
- 03Made to orderMade to order by our UK production partner and delivered straight to you.
Frequently asked questions
About perfect bound booklets.
How long will my order take?
Saver from 5, Standard from 4, Express from 3 working days to dispatch once your file has been checked. UK mainland delivery is £7.95, free on orders of £99 and over; Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and Northern Ireland are quoted.
How should I set up my artwork?
Send one PDF with single pages in reading order (not spreads), 3 mm bleed on every edge and the page count you chose. Keep text away from the spine edge, as a little of each page sits inside the glue.
Do you check my file?
Yes. Our Manchester team checks every uploaded file for resolution, size, bleed and page count so it will print well. Once the check is done, your order goes into production. Our paid artwork services (typesetting, design from a brief and logo redraw) include a proof and 2 rounds of changes.
What is the difference between perfect bound and stapled booklets?
Perfect bound booklets have the pages glued into a cover with a flat, square spine, like a paperback. Stapled (saddle stitched) booklets are folded sheets held with staples and suit lower page counts.
How many pages can a perfect bound booklet have?
You can choose from 40 to 88 pages, in steps of four. The page count includes every printed side, not the number of sheets.
Which cover lamination should I pick?
Matt gives a flat, soft look, gloss adds shine and makes colours brighter, and soft touch has a velvety feel. All three go on the outside of the cover. You can also have no lamination.
Which inside paper is right for me?
90gsm smooth white is uncoated and good for text and writing on. 130gsm silk suits mixed text and images. 170gsm silk is thicker and gives image-heavy pages more weight.
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Questions
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What sizes do Perfect Bound Booklets come in?
Perfect Bound Booklets come in 8 listed sizes, from A6 (105 × 148 mm) at £119.90 up to A4 landscape (297 × 210 mm) at £177.45. In between: DL portrait (99 × 210 mm), 148 × 148 mm, A5 (148 × 210 mm), A5 landscape (210 × 148 mm) and 210 × 210 mm and more. Prices are the lowest option for each size.
How do I supply artwork for these booklets?
One PDF, single pages in reading order, with 3 mm bleed. Page counts go up in steps of four, because each folded sheet makes four pages; plan blank pages or notes pages into the count. Keep text at least 5 mm from the trim and the spine. For Perfect Bound Booklets, set your file up at the size you order, for example A6 (105 × 148 mm).
What artwork options are there for Perfect Bound Booklets?
The Artwork choice on this page offers: "I will upload print-ready artwork" (free), "Add my text and logo to a clean layout (typesetting)" (£15), "Design it for me from my brief" (£35), "Redraw or vectorise my logo from a low-res file" (£50) and "Design a new logo for me" (£100). Design fees are fixed, show as their own line in the basket and cover the whole quantity of that item. Typesetting includes 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes; design from your brief includes 1 design and 2 rounds of changes. Perfect Bound Booklets come in 8 listed sizes, from A6 (105 × 148 mm) to A4 landscape (297 × 210 mm).
What is the cheapest price for Perfect Bound Booklets?
The lowest price is £119.90, which is what the calculator opens on: size A6 · 105 × 148 mm, pages 40 pages and paper 90gsm smooth white paper. Every other combination is priced as you choose it, including faster turnaround, and that price is final because we do not add VAT. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it).
How much is delivery for Perfect Bound Booklets?
UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it), so one booklet at £119.90 already qualifies for free delivery. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes add £10 once per order. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order.
How quickly can I get Perfect Bound Booklets?
Saver is ready to dispatch in 5 working days, Standard in 4 and Express in 3, counted in working days (Monday to Friday, not bank holidays) from when your order and artwork are confirmed. The exact figure for your chosen size and options shows beside each turnaround in the calculator. Courier delivery usually takes 1 to 3 working days after dispatch, and we email the tracking details when the parcel leaves us. On the opening option, Perfect Bound Booklets are ready to dispatch in 5 working days on Saver or 3 on Express.
What pages options are there for Perfect Bound Booklets?
You can choose 40 pages, 44 pages, 48 pages, 52 pages, 56 pages, 60 pages, 64 pages, 68 pages, 72 pages or 76 pages, plus 3 more. The page count includes the cover and goes up in steps of 4, because each sheet folded in half makes 4 pages. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket. Perfect Bound Booklets come in 8 listed sizes, from A6 (105 × 148 mm) to A4 landscape (297 × 210 mm).
What paper options are there for Perfect Bound Booklets?
You can choose 90gsm smooth white paper, 130gsm silk or 170gsm silk. Paper weight is given in gsm (grams per square metre): the higher the number, the thicker and stiffer the sheet. Silk and gloss are coated and give sharp, bright print; uncoated papers are easier to write on. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket.
What does the cover option mean on Perfect Bound Booklets?
You can choose 250gsm silk cover or 300gsm silk cover. A self cover uses the same paper as the inside pages; a heavier card cover makes the booklet feel sturdier. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket. Perfect Bound Booklets are printed on 90gsm smooth white paper, 130gsm silk and 170gsm silk.
Can my designer send the file straight to you?
Yes. You can upload your file on the product page, or place the order and upload later: we email you after you order. Your designer can send the file to us by email or WhatsApp with your order number, so it does not have to come through you. The turnaround clock starts once your order and artwork are confirmed, so send the file early if you have a deadline. Perfect Bound Booklets are printed on 90gsm smooth white paper, 130gsm silk and 170gsm silk.
What happens if my file is not good enough to print?
Our file check catches the usual problems: the wrong size, no bleed, low resolution images and text too close to the edge. We tell you what needs fixing before anything is printed, and you can send a new file. If you would rather we sort it, the typesetting option (£15, 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes) sets your text and logo on a clean layout. Perfect Bound Booklets are printed on 90gsm smooth white paper, 130gsm silk and 170gsm silk.
Which file types do you accept for Perfect Bound Booklets?
A PDF at the finished size is best, with fonts embedded or converted to outlines. We also take AI, EPS and SVG, and high resolution JPG, PNG or TIFF files. Word, PowerPoint and Canva files are fine as a starting point, but export a full-quality PDF if you can. You can upload up to 3 files of 25 MB each on the product page, or upload later: we email you after you order. For Perfect Bound Booklets, set your file up at the size you order, for example A6 (105 × 148 mm).
What resolution does my artwork need for these booklets?
For items read close up, aim for 300 dpi at the finished size. At 300 dpi an A4 landscape (297 × 210 mm) design needs about 3,508 × 2,480 pixels. Logos and text are best as vector artwork, which stays sharp at any size. Photos taken from websites or social media are usually far too small; our file check flags images that may print soft.
Will the price change at checkout?
Only delivery is added. The goods price you see in the calculator is final, with no VAT added. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it). Any artwork or design fee you choose shows as its own line in the basket, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. Perfect Bound Booklets come in 8 listed sizes, from A6 (105 × 148 mm) to A4 landscape (297 × 210 mm).
What is the smallest order for Perfect Bound Booklets?
The smallest quantity in the options is 25, then 50, 100, 250 and 500. The price shown is the total for that quantity, so compare the price each at two or three quantities before you choose. Ask for a quote for anything the options do not list. Perfect Bound Booklets start at £119.90 before delivery.
What quantities can I order?
The quantity is part of the options: from 25 up to 1000 (25, 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000). The price shown is the total for the quantity you pick, so divide by the quantity to compare the price each before you order. For a bigger run than the options list, ask for a quote with the size, quantity and deadline. Perfect Bound Booklets are made to order by our UK production partner.
How much is an A5 landscape (210 × 148 mm) booklet?
A A5 landscape (210 × 148 mm) booklet starts at £139.09 for 25 on the lowest priced options and Saver turnaround. Pick that size in the calculator to see the price with your own material, finishing and turnaround. At that price delivery to a UK mainland address is free.
I have a deadline. Is there a faster option for these booklets?
Yes. Express makes these booklets ready to dispatch in 3 working days on the opening option, priced at £138.82 against £119.90 on Saver (5 days). To plan back from a date, add 1 to 3 working days for the courier after dispatch and allow for artwork: production starts once your order and artwork are confirmed. If the date is very tight, call 0161 315 1151 before you order.
Can you deliver to Northern Ireland, the Highlands or the islands?
Yes, with a difference in price. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes, for example around Inverness, Fort William, Oban and Thurso, pay the mainland rate plus £10 once per order, even when the order qualifies for free delivery. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order: use Get a quote or call 0161 315 1151. We do not deliver outside the UK. Perfect Bound Booklets start at £119.90 before delivery.
Perfect Bound Booklets or Saddle Stitched Booklets: which should I choose?
Perfect Bound Booklets use 90gsm smooth white paper, 130gsm silk and 170gsm silk, while Saddle Stitched Booklets uses 130gsm silk, 130gsm gloss and 170gsm silk. Perfect Bound Booklets have 8 listed sizes from A6 (105 × 148 mm); Saddle Stitched Booklets has 4 from A5 (148 × 210 mm). Prices start at £119.90 and £59.42 respectively. Standard turnaround is 4 working days against 3. Pick the one whose size and material fit where it will go; both pages show live prices for every option.
Perfect Bound Booklets or Wiro Bound Booklets: which should I choose?
Perfect Bound Booklets have 8 listed sizes from A6 (105 × 148 mm); Wiro Bound Booklets has 3 from A5 landscape (210 × 148 mm). Prices start at £119.90 and £109.26 respectively. Pick the one whose size and material fit where it will go; both pages show live prices for every option.
What payment methods can I use for Perfect Bound Booklets?
By debit or credit card at checkout. Payments are processed securely by Stripe, and we never see or store your full card number. Your order goes into production once payment is taken and your order and artwork are confirmed. For a large or unusual order you can ask for a quote first. Perfect Bound Booklets start at £119.90 before delivery.
Where are Perfect Bound Booklets made?
Perfect Bound Booklets are made to order by our UK production partner. Either way, InstantBanners takes the order, checks your file and deals with you from start to finish, and the item is delivered to you by courier. You can reach our Manchester team on 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp if you have a question before or after you order.
Do I need an account to order?
No. You can check out as a guest and pay by debit or credit card, processed securely by Stripe. Creating an account at checkout lets you see past orders in My Account. Either way you get an order confirmation email and a tracking email when your order is dispatched. Perfect Bound Booklets start at £119.90 before delivery.
Can I order several different designs in one order?
Yes. Add each design to the basket as its own line with its own file or online design, then check out once. Delivery is charged once per order, and becomes free when the goods total reaches £99. If several lines use the same artwork, choose "Same artwork as another item in my basket" so you only pay one design fee. Perfect Bound Booklets come in 8 listed sizes, from A6 (105 × 148 mm) to A4 landscape (297 × 210 mm).
What if I spot a mistake after I order?
Contact us straight away on 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp with your order number. If production has not started we can take a corrected file, or cancel the order and refund you in full. Once production starts the order cannot be changed. Printing that matches the design you approved or the file you supplied is not a fault, so check spelling, phone numbers and dates carefully before you order. Perfect Bound Booklets start at £119.90 before delivery.
Can I return these booklets if I change my mind?
No. These booklets are printed to your order, and the 14-day right to cancel does not apply to goods made to your specification (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, regulation 28(1)(b)). You can cancel for a full refund before production starts. If an item is faulty, damaged or not what you ordered, your Consumer Rights Act 2015 rights apply and we reprint or refund. Perfect Bound Booklets are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I get a VAT invoice?
No. We are not VAT registered, so we do not charge VAT and cannot issue a VAT invoice. You get an order confirmation email with the items, options and total paid, which works as your receipt. Because no VAT is added, the price you see in the calculator is the price you pay for the goods, with delivery shown at checkout. Perfect Bound Booklets are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I reorder the same booklet later?
Yes. Order the same product and options again and upload the same file. Keep your print-ready file safe so a repeat order is quick. If anything like a phone number or price has changed, update the artwork before you reorder. Perfect Bound Booklets are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can someone help me choose the right options for these booklets?
Yes. Call us on 0161 315 1151 or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where the booklet will go, how long it needs to last and your deadline. You can also ask a question on this page; our team answers and the question may be published to help other buyers. For a price on something the calculator does not cover, use Get a quote. Perfect Bound Booklets come in 8 listed sizes, from A6 (105 × 148 mm) to A4 landscape (297 × 210 mm).
Can I get a quote for a large order or an unusual size of Perfect Bound Booklets?
Yes. Use the Get a quote page and tell us the size, quantity, material, deadline and delivery postcode, and attach any artwork you have. We reply by email or WhatsApp with a price. A quote is also the way to go for delivery to Northern Ireland and the islands. Perfect Bound Booklets start at £119.90 before delivery.
What if my order arrives damaged?
Check it when it arrives. If anything is damaged or missing, tell us within 48 hours with photos of the item and the packaging, through the contact form or on WhatsApp, with your order number. Do not send anything back until we reply; we then arrange a reprint or a refund. This does not affect your legal rights, which the returns page explains. On the opening option, Perfect Bound Booklets are ready to dispatch in 5 working days on Saver or 3 on Express.
Can these booklets be recycled?
Unlaminated paper and card go in normal paper recycling. Laminated items, foils and plastic cards are harder to recycle, so check your local council's rules. Perfect Bound Booklets are printed on 90gsm smooth white paper, 130gsm silk and 170gsm silk.
How should I store these booklets?
Keep printed paper and card flat, in the box it came in, somewhere dry and away from direct sun and heat. Damp makes paper curl and can stop it feeding through printers; sun fades colours over time. Take out only what you need so the rest stays clean. Perfect Bound Booklets are printed on 90gsm smooth white paper, 130gsm silk and 170gsm silk.
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