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Art Book Printing
Art books require a higher level of detail and care than standard printing. Our offset printing technology allows for rich color reproduction, fine detail, and consistent results across every copy. We also offer a wide range of papers, finishes, and binding styles to match your needs—and your budget.
Art Book Paper Options
Choosing the right paper is essential to balance visual impact, durability, and interactivity:
● Gloss Art Paper: Bright finish that enhances color depth—great for illustration-heavy books.
● Matte Art Paper: Subtle sheen with excellent print quality and comfortable reading.
● Uncoated Paper: Best for coloring, writing, and interactive formats; prevents bleed-through.
Gloss Art Paper
Matte Art Paper
Uncoated Paper
Binding Choices
Printing and binding go hand-in-hand. At QinPrinting, we offer a full range of binding options to suit your book’s genre, purpose, and budget. Here’s a quick overview:
Perfect binding
A popular and cost-effective option, perfect for fiction, comics, catalogs, and more. It features a clean, flat spine and is ideal for books with 32–800 pages.
Hardcover Binding
Durable and elegant, hardcover books are sewn together and cased in with thick covers. Great for professional and long-lasting projects.
Saddle Stitch Binding
Simple and affordable, this method uses staples to hold pages together. Best for smaller booklets with 4–64 pages like comic books, manuals, and coloring books.
Spiral & Wire-O Binding
Spiral and Wire-O bindings both use a punch-and-bind method, allowing books to lay completely flat and pages to turn 360°.
Finish Options
At QinPrinting, we offer a full range of finishing options to make your book stand out and look truly professional. These include:
Gloss Lamination
Shiny and reflective, perfect for vibrant graphics and photos.
Varnishing
Glossy highlights on specific areas for a striking contrast.
Matte Lamination
Smooth and non-reflective for a simple yet professional design.
Soft Touch Lamination
Similar to matte lamination, but the resulting surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel.
Spot UV
A glossy finish applied to specific areas for a bold and distinct look.
Foil Stamping
Metallic or pigmented foil for a shiny, eye-catching effect.
Emboss
Raised designs for added texture and elegance.
Deboss
A recessed design that creates a tactile impression on the cover, adding texture and sophistication.
Gilded Edges
Thin metallic foil—usually gold, silver, or bronze—is applied to the trimmed edges of your book's pages.
Painted Edges
Custom patterns and images are sprayed on the edges for a truly unique appearance.
Holographic Cover
Print your design on a special paper that reflects light in a rainbow-like pattern.
Leather Cover
Wrap your book in a durable synthetic leather material.
Cloth Cover
Cover your book with woven linen or cotton fabric .
Die Cut
Uses a custom-made metal die to cut paper into specific shapes.
Perforated Line
A row of small holes that makes it easy to tear off part of the paper.
Tear Strip
A built-in tape that allows the paper to be opened easily and cleanly by pulling along the strip.
Can't find what you want? Contact us!
We’re always happy to discuss new formats or unusual specifications. If you don’t see what you’re looking for above, get in touch. Our team will be glad to help.
Our Book Printing Options
Hardcover vs Softcover Art Books
We print both hardcover and softcover art books. The right choice depends on your content, audience, and goals.
Hardcover Art Book Printing
For a high-end presentation, a custom hardcover art book is tough to beat. We do the sewing of interior pages signature by signature and enclose them in a sturdy hard casing, allowing your art book to open flat. This design is perfect for showcasing large illustrations and photographs spread on two pages. Plus, we offer a wide range of premium cover treatments—such as foil stamping, embossing, spot UV, or a printed dust jacket—to give your hardcover art book a luxury and professional finish.
Paperback Art Book Printing
A custom paperback art book with sewn and perfect binding delivers a refined look at a more affordable price. Even as a paperback, we also do sewn and perfect binding, allowing interior pages to lie flatter than standard glue perfect bound books, making it easier to spread your artwork into both pages. Whether you opt for a bold, large-format display or a handy, smaller trim size, we can create the perfect paperback art book to meet your goals.
Cloth Cover Art Book Printing
The custom cloth cover coffee table book is a great choice that exudes warmth and style. We offer a wide range of fabric colors and textures, complemented by many finishing options—from foil stamping and debossing to screen printing for simpler, line-based images. Do you want to incorporate a full-color photo or design on a cloth cover? No problem! We can deboss a frame into the cloth, then paste your printed image for a stunning, layered effect. It's a creative way to marry traditional materials with contemporary design.
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As this is specialist work and rather exclusive, please contact us and one of our binding experts will be happy to discuss your needs.
Landscape Art Book Printing
A landscape art book is ideal for presenting panoramic images or wide-format artwork. By designing your pages to span both the left and right side, you can showcase sweeping aerial photographs, murals, or other large-scale visuals. If your portfolio includes expansive scenery or wide-angle shots, a custom landscape format will immerse your audience in every detail of your work.
Large Size Art Book Printing
When you want your art to make a grand statement, a large size art book is the way to go. At QinPrinting, we can print and bind books up to 12.5″ × 16.5″—and if you spread images across two pages, that gives you a colossal 25″ × 16.5″ canvas. This format is perfect for artists looking to captivate viewers with impactful, larger-than-life visuals that demand attention.
Gallery Art Book Printing
For gallery-level presentation, you need pristine color, sharp details, and superior finishing touches. Our gallery art book printing options feature premium paper stocks, refined cover treatments, and the ability to print at 200 LPI or even 220 LPI—guaranteeing nuanced color reproduction and smooth gradients. Whether you’re curating work for a professional exhibit or looking to create a collectible edition, we’ll help you craft an art book that meets the highest gallery standards.
Proofing and File Checks
Art books require a precise setup. That’s why we check all files for trim size, bleeds, resolution, and color mode before printing. You can also request PDF proofs, printed proofs, or dummy samples to check paper quality and binding before production starts.
SEND YOUR FILES
Printing File Requirements
It’s important to understand how to prepare digital files for printing. Here are a few useful tips to help you prepare yours.
Add a 0.125" bleed to all pages
Convert color from RGB to CMYK
Use 300 PPI resolution
Export files in PDF format
To learn more, see our File Checking Guidelines or get in touch directly. We offer an expert file-checking service, free to all our customers.
FAQs
How much does it cost to print an art book?
To print an art book, the cost depends on factors like quantity, size, page count, paper type, cover type, and binding method. For a typical 100-page hardcover art book, prices may range from $5 to $15 per copy for smaller quantities. Larger print runs often reduce the cost per book.
You can get an insight into the cost of printing a custom art book from our at-a-glance price charts.
| Quantity | 100pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs | 10000pcs |
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| 80pp + 4pp | $6.77 unit $677 total |
$1.99 unit $993 total |
$1.31 unit $1,310 total |
$1.03 unit $2,066 total |
$0.89 unit $4,439 total |
$0.84 unit $8,368 total |
| 128pp + 4pp | $10.01 unit $1,001 total |
$2.99 unit $1,493 total |
$1.99 unit $1,986 total |
$1.56 unit $3,128 total |
$1.36 unit $6,780 total |
$1.28 unit $12,801 total |
| 256pp + 4pp | $18.63 unit $1,863 total |
$5.67 unit $2,837 total |
$3.81 unit $3,811 total |
$3.00 unit $6,009 total |
$2.60 unit $12,983 total |
$2.46 unit $24,620 total |
- Cover: 300 gsm / 110 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination outside
- Interior: 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper, full color printing
- Please note that all prices are EXW (Ex Works) our facility and do not include shipping costs.
| Page Count | 100pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs | 10000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80pp | $11.27 unit $1,127 total |
$3.17 unit $1,584 total |
$2.33 unit $2,330 total |
$1.96 unit $3,912 total |
$1.67 unit $8,345 total |
$1.60 unit $15,956 total |
| 128pp | $15.49 unit $1,549 total |
$4.38 unit $2,191 total |
$3.11 unit $3,105 total |
$2.53 unit $5,062 total |
$2.10 unit $10,518 total |
$2.01 unit $20,114 total |
| 256pp | $26.79 unit $2,679 total |
$7.67 unit $3,834 total |
$5.20 unit $5,197 total |
$4.09 unit $8,178 total |
$3.27 unit $16,346 total |
$3.12 unit $31,176 total |
- Cover: 157 gsm / 58 lb coated cover paper with matte lamination wrapped on 2.5 mm thickness greybeard
- Interior: 157 gsm / 106 lb coated text paper
- Please note that all prices are EXW (Ex Works) our facility and do not include shipping costs.
For a more detailed estimate, try our easy and convenient online Printing Cost Calculator. Just follow the link, drop in your information, and get an instant quote! If you have any questions, get in touch and one of our polite, knowledgeable, in-house experts will be delighted to help.
What are the most common art book sizes?
Art books are a showcase for your finest work, and at QinPrinting, we offer custom sizes to suit your needs. While we print a wide range of sizes, the most common options are between 8″ x 10″ and 9″ x 12″ or larger. The most economical size is 8.5″ x 11″. The ideal dimensions for your art book depend on factors like the type of artwork, the number of images, the length of text, and the layout or orientation you choose.
What are the best binding options for art books?
Art books—unlike some “presentation” books—are opened, read, and looked at! So, they must combine elevated aesthetic values with practicality. We recommend “sewn perfect bound” and “sewn hardcover” as our preferred binding styles for art books. Your choice depends on your budget, the style and length of your book, and several other factors. But these two binding options both achieve optimal results, which always impress. You can open both bindings flat with no damage to the spine, too, which makes them ideal for browsing.
What are the best paper options for art books?
Just like gallery or museum exhibitions, art books require careful curation. The quality of the paper and its presentation are essential to the impact you want to make. We recommend printing on premium gloss or matte art paper to achieve vibrant, lifelike results. For a more natural, subtle finish, uncoated paper is also available, offering a more understated look that still highlights your artwork beautifully.
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Matte Coated Paper (105-200gsm)
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Best for: Art books with vibrant colors and detailed illustrations
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Pros: Smooth, non-reflective finish, good for fine details and colors without glare
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Glossy Coated Paper (105-200gsm)
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Best for: Art books with rich color prints, photography, and glossy images
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Pros: Bright, crisp colors and details, reflective finish enhances depth
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What is the MOQ for art book printing?
The minimum order quantity is 100 copies.
How long will it take to print my art book?
Printing your art book typically takes about 2 to 3 weeks for hardcover books and 5 to 10 business days for softcover versions. If you have a specific deadline in mind, let us know, and we’ll try to work with your schedule!
How do I prepare my files for printing?
Please submit your artwork and layout in high-resolution PDF format including 3mm bleed with all fonts embedded.
Can I order a proof before printing the entire run?
Yes, we offer proofing services so you can review the final product before we proceed with the full print run. This ensures everything is to your satisfaction.
Why Print Your Book with Intuan?
Why Choose QinPrinting for Your Art Book Printing?
Choose QinPrinting for your art book printing because we combine over 25 years of expertise with world-class technology to deliver exceptional quality. Our premium materials and four-color offset printing capture every detail of your artwork, while our personalized service ensures your vision is brought to life.
High-Quality Printing
We use state-of-the-art technology and premium materials to ensure that your comic book looks its best with vivid colors and crisp images.
Custom Options
Whether you want a hardcover or softcover, we offer various finishes and sizes to match your outcomes.
Color Accuracy
GMG ColourProof ensures what you see in your proof is what you’ll get in the final print. Pantone matching is available.
Affordable Pricing
Our competitive pricing ensures that you get top-notch quality without breaking the bank, especially for large print runs – saving you over 40%!
Expert Support
Our team helps you with file preparation, and we offer proofs and samples so that your comic book turns out just as you expect.
Eco-Friendly Printing
We care about the environment, which is why we use sustainable printing practices wherever possible.
Custom Orders Welcome
Whether you need 100 or 10,000 copies, we’ll tailor the production process to suit your needs.
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Let's talk!
If you’re thinking about printing a book and want it to look and feel just right, we’d love to help. At QinPrinting, we work closely with you from start to finish—whether you need help preparing your files or choosing the finishing touches that will make your book stand out. Big print run or small, we’re here to make sure it turns out beautifully. Get in touch—we’re ready when you are!
