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.
Our Softcover Features: The Cover
Choosing a size
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
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.