Softcover Books

Perfect bound paperbacks that are perfectly irresistible

Readers love to have a favorite paperback at the ready — whether it’s tucked into a briefcase, or stuffed into a knapsack, paperbacks have to be sturdy enough to keep up with how people live. That’s why our paperbacks are so well made, and come with a 100-year guarantee.

Softcover books are the affordable way to publish your book. They are less expensive and faster to produce than hardcovers, and can be printed and delivered quicker — in as little as 2 days! Check out our ASAP Price Quote to see how much your book would be to print.

Our Softcover Features: The Cover

Our softcover books come standard with a full-color cover with a choice of a scratch resistant gloss or soft-touch matte laminate finish at no extra charge. For our extra-strong perfect bound spine, we use a premium, hot flexible adhesive. Interior pages feature your choice of a 60lb uncoated, 70lb uncoated, or 80lb coated paper stock. Printing can be black and white or color, with no additional cost for bleed. The end result? A quality product, made in the USA, from cover to cover.

Choosing a size

We offer our softcovers in 3 of the most popular sizes. 5.5″ x 8.5″ (Digest) is a typical size for paperbacks. 6″ x 9″ (Octavo) is generally used for specialty paperbacks, or books that feature a larger type size. 8.5″ x 11″ (Quarto) is generally used to feature artwork, like a journal or photo album, childrens’ picture books or business publications.
If you would like to create your book in a different size, you can choose to upgrade it to any size you want up to 12″ x 12″ or even larger for an additional fee. Just specify the size you’d prefer when you fill out the information for your ASAP Price Quote or Instant Pricing. For more information about the custom options available to enhance your book even more, please check out our custom books page.

Standard Trim Sizes

Portrait

Landscape

Square

Standard Sizes: Choose from 5″x5″ to 12″x12″
Page Count Range: 32-900 pgs

Choosing a Paper Stock

Whether you choose our 60lb or 70lb uncoated opaque text stock or an 80lb coated stock with silk finish, you can feel confident that all the papers we offer are made with 10% recycled content and are FSC certified by the Forest Stewardship Council as having been forested and produced in an ecologically-responsible manner.

Uncoated or Coated Paper?
Our uncoated paper stock is more substantial and has greater opacity (less see-through) than the 50lb economy paper stocks that many book printers use for their paperbacks. Its relatively smooth surface means ink sits well on the surface of the page, but it has a subdued, ecologically-friendly look and feel that some people prefer. And because it’s uncoated, there is very little reflective quality to the paper which makes it a good choice for text-based books like novels.

Our 80lb coated paper makes type extra crisp, while images and colors pop off the page. For this reason, it is often the choice for commercial projects that want to showcase products or display intricate designs and graphics. Our standard coated paper comes with a silk finish that is intentionally “flat” or dull, so the sheen of the paper does not compete with the content of the book.

When you order a book from us, we offer a standard set of paper stocks. Like to upgrade, discuss paper stocks with us, or just get a better understanding of your paper choice? Give us a call.

60lb Uncoated White Opaque Text Paper Stock

80lb coated White paper stock with silk finish
displays graphics especially well

Want to upgrade your Softcover?

Make that softcover book something truly special. Visit our custom books page for ideas and details or call one of our specialists to discuss the specific options available
for your book.

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One Book at a Time 100-Year Guarantee

We guarantee that your high-quality One Book at a Time hardback or paperback will last for 100 years from date of printing or we will replace it. This applies to any book of any size except saddle-stitched items and pamphlets under 10 pages. This guarantee applies to the production quality of the binding, glued endpapers and interior pages. If we deem that the book has received especially negligent treatment or water damage this guarantee does not apply.

To report a book that needs replacement call 1-888-416-7667, or write us by sending an email along with a photo of the book to OrderDesk@OneBookPub.com or mail the damaged book to One Book at a Time / Guarantee, 4680 Belt Line Road, Addison, TX 75001. A replacement book will be sent back to you within 30 days.