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Large Format Book Printing

Some book printing projects don’t fit standard sizes — and we understand that perfectly. That’s why we developed our specialised large format book printing service.

Sometimes you just need to go big. Coffee table books, art books, and photography books often fall into the “oversized” or large format category. Finding a printer willing and able to handle large formats can be frustrating. But if that’s what you’re after, relax — you’ve just found us. It’s what we do best.

At QinPrinting, we produce exquisite, premium-quality large format books for major publishing houses and independent creators alike. Backed by nearly 30 years of experience, a passionate expert team, cutting-edge printing technology, and unrivalled customer service, our commitment continues to uphold our first-class global reputation for excellence.

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MOQ: 100pcs
3.74"-12.6" 95-320 mm
3.74"-16.5" 95-420 mm
Binding
Inner (Full colour printing)
Page Count
 Pages
24
800
Inner Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Paper Cover (Full colour printing)
157 gsm
Lamination
Cloth Type
5519-black
5403-navy-blue
5409 brown
5522-oatmeal
5529-grey
5206-orange
5135-forest-green
Leather Type
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Texture 2:
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Surface (Multi-select available)
Grey Board Thickness
Spine styles
End sheet
End Sheet Paper
Offset / Uncoated Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Flap Width
inch
Dust Jacket Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Lamination
Surface (Multi-select available)
693-pale-gold
000-off-white.
030-black
012-silver
252-hot-red
374-peacoat
847-turftan
589-hunter
275-wine
750-torrid-orange
MOQ: 100pcs
3.74"-12" 95-305 mm
3.74"-14.5" 95-370 mm
Binding
Inner Page Count
 Pages
32
800
Inner (Full colour printing)
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Cover(Full colour printing)
Cover Paper
1 gsm ≈ 0.68 lb Text Paper
Lamination
Surface (Multi-select available)
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Large Format Book Maximum Sizes

The maximum size for large format books depends on the binding style you select. We offer sewn hardcover, sewn perfect bound, and saddle stitch (stapled) binding options.

Saddle Stitch

The maximum size for a saddle-stitched book is 310 mm × 310 mm.

This binding method involves folding sheets and nesting them inside each other, often with an added cover sheet of glossy art paper, then stapling them along the spine. The name “saddle stitch” originates from the traditional process of sewing pages together with thread. This binding style is only possible with page counts divisible by four, up to a maximum of 64 pages.

Saddle stitched Large Format Book
Saddle stitched Large Format Book

Sewn Perfect Bound

For portrait orientation, the maximum paperback book size is 245 mm × 343 mm. For landscape orientation, the maximum size is 325 mm × 325 mm.

Also known as paperback or softcover binding, this is a popular and versatile binding style. We collate and print the interior pages in sets called signatures, which are then sewn together and bound into a wrap-around cover made from heavier art paper or lightweight card stock. This option provides a beautifully finished book at a reasonable cost.

softcover Large Format Book
softcover Large Format Book

Sewn Hardcover

For portrait orientation, the maximum hardcover book size is 245 mm × 343 mm. For landscape orientation, the maximum size is 325 mm × 325 mm.

With this binding, the interior pages are organised into signatures, which are printed, cut, sewn, and then glued into a hard casing covered by a printed sheet or other material forming the cover. This binding style is the most durable and professional-looking, especially when enhanced with special treatments such as embossed or debossed titles, soft-touch lamination, and metallic foil stamping. Additional options include custom printed dust jackets, slipcases, marker ribbons, and sewn decorative headbands.

hardcover  Large Format Book
hardcover  Large Format Book

Another important consideration for large format book printing and binding is the thickness of the spine. The spine thickness depends on the paper weight you select and the total number of pages. As a general rule, we cannot print large format books exceeding 800 pages. However, if your project falls within these dimensions, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss the options available to you.

Large Format Book Paper Options

Most large format books we print are designed as coffee table, art, or photography books. They typically include a mix of text, graphics, artwork, and photography. Whether you choose hardcover, paperback, or saddle-stitched binding, your book will require several types of paper.

If your book’s content is mainly visual, we recommend printing on premium-quality gloss or matte art paper for the most vivid and colour-accurate results. Both gloss and matte papers have coated surfaces that perfectly reproduce photographs and artwork. Gloss paper is usually best for books with full-colour spreads and minimal text, while books with more text may benefit from matte paper. Matte paper still delivers excellent colour or black-and-white reproduction but is less reflective, making text easier to read.

You’ll need at least two paper types for your large format book: one for the interior pages and one for the cover. You may also want to include end sheets, which can be coloured or textured paper. The choice of end sheet paper depends on the book size and page count. For large format printing and binding, we recommend 170 gsm or 190 gsm uncoated, coloured, or textured stock for end sheets.

Large Format Hardcover

Casing Paper

  • 157 gsm cover paper wrapped on 2 mm grey board
  • 157 gsm cover paper wrapped on 2.5 mm grey board
  • 157 gsm cover paper wrapped on 3 mm grey board
  • Other materials such as cloth, vinyl, or imitation leather wrapped on grey board

Interior Paper

  • 128 gsm art text paper
  • 157 gsm art text paper
  • 200 gsm art text paper

End Sheet Papers

  • 180 gsm uncoated paper
  • 157 gsm coated paper
  • 120 gsm textured paper
  • 140 gsm coloured paper

Slipcase

  • 157 gsm art paper wrapped on 3 mm grey board
  • Cloth, vinyl, or leatherette wrapped on grey board

Dust Jacket

  • 157 gsm art cover paper
  • 200 gsm art cover paper

Large Format Paperback and Stapled Booklet

Cover Paper

  • 200 gsm art cover paper
  • 250 gsm art cover paper
  • 300 gsm art cover paper
  • 350 gsm gloss cover paper

Interior Paper (Art Text Paper)

  • 80 gsm art text paper
  • 105 gsm art text paper
  • 128 gsm art text paper
  • 157 gsm art text paper
  • 200 gsm art text paper

Interior Paper (Offset Paper)

  • 80 gsm offset paper
  • 100 gsm offset paper
  • 120 gsm offset paper
  • 140 gsm offset paper

Special Finish Options

Choose from a range of special finishes to further enhance the beauty and quality of your large format book.

Additional Options for Large Format Book Printing and Binding

There are several extra options you can consider when finalising the cover design for your paperback or hardcover large format book.

back and front cover flaps

For paperbacks, why not add front and back cover flaps? They add little to the overall production cost but provide valuable extra space for an author biography, content summaries, review quotes, publisher information, and more.

For hardcover books, you might consider adding a dust jacket or a slipcase.
Large Format Book Dust Jacket

Large Format Book Dust Jacket

A dust jacket is a cost-effective and elegant addition to any large format hardcover book. Used alone or alongside image wrapping, it gives your book a professional finish while adding five printable areas — front, back, spine, and two inside flaps. We can print it in full colour and apply gloss or matte coating. For extra flair, embossing, debossing, lamination, and foil stamping are also available.

Large Format Book slipcase

Slipcase

Slipcases are a fantastic way to add style, sophistication, and extra protection to your large format hardcover books. Made from sturdy card stock like a box but customised to your book’s size, one side is left open so when the book is inserted, only the spine shows. Slipcases can hold one or multiple volumes. We can wrap the card stock with printed paper, cloth, vinyl, or leatherette, depending on your preference. The slipcase can also be printed, embossed, debossed, gilded, and foil stamped for added luxury.

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Popular Genres for Large Format Book Printing

Large format printing and binding is ideal for books that are visually rich and need to make a bold impression while remaining functional. The most popular genres for large format books include:
Coffee Table Book Printing
Coffee Table Books
Art Books
Art Book
Photography Book
Photographic Book
Booklet Printing
Stapled Booklet

If you’re after top-notch, large format book printing and binding—with a company that genuinely cares about both the finished product and your experience—you won’t do better than QinPrinting. We’ve built a global reputation for excellence, and we’re committed to delivering premium-quality books with expert support every step of the way. It’s what we do best.

Let's Talk!

We understand that printing a large format book can be a big investment. That’s why we’re here to help you every step of the way. Whether you’ve just got an idea or a full design ready to go, we’d love to chat about your project and find a solution that fits your vision—and your budget.

Get in touch today for a no-obligation quote or to talk through the options. We can’t wait to help you bring your large format book to life in the most stunning way possible!

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Size

Choose preset dimensions from the dropdown menu or click “Custom Size” to enter your own custom dimensions.

Please use the format, width x height; so, 5.5″ x 8.5″ would mean 5.5″ wide and 8.5″ high. The possible size range is 3.74″ to 11.69″ in width or height, allowing for portrait or landscape orientation.

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Hardcover Wire-O Binding

Hardcover Wire-O Binding uses a durable wire coil to securely bind pages, allowing the book to lay flat when open.

Please note, this binding type is not compatible with cloth or leather covers.

Multiple wire colors are available to complement your design.

Hardcover wire-o binding

Inner Page Count

You can adjust the page count by typing directly, clicking the plus or minus buttons, or dragging the horizontal slider.

Note: Inner pages do not include the cover, endpapers, dust jacket—only the internal content pages.

One sheet of paper is equal to two pages.

page sheet
page sheet

Inner Paper

Please select your paper choice for your book. If you have a special request not listed here, get in touch. 

gloss art Paper effect
Gloss Art Paper
A shiny, reflective surface that makes colors vibrant and images pop, perfect for illustrations, cartoons, and photographs. It delivers high-quality color reproduction, ideal for interior pages with rich visuals.
matte art Paper effect

Matte Art Paper
Provides a smooth, non-glossy finish that reduces glare and makes text easier to read. It offers excellent image reproduction while preserving a professional, subdued look for both graphics and text.

Offset Paper effect

Offset (Uncoated) Paper
A natural, uncoated paper that provides a smooth, absorbent surface, making it ideal for writing. It offers excellent opacity and brightness, ensuring text is crisp and clear. This paper is commonly used for books that emphasize readability and is often chosen for trade paperback novels, coloring books, etc.

Matte Lamination

A smooth, non-glossy finish that gives a sophisticated, soft appearance while reducing glare.

matte lamination effect

Gloss Lamination

Gloss lamination adds a shiny, smooth look that elevates the vibrancy and color of  printed surface.

Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.

gloss lamination effect

Soft Touch Lamination

Soft touch lamination is a relatively new technique. The result is similar to matte lamination, but the surface has a delightful, almost velvet feel which speaks of quality and luxury.

soft-touch lamination effect

Gold Foil Stamping

Gold foil stamping adds a luxurious metallic finish to text or design elements, making them stand out with a subtle shimmer.

Custom shapes and other foil colors are available upon request.

Note: This option supports foil areas up to 5.9″ × 1.18″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

gold foil stamping effect

Silver Foil Stamping

Silver foil stamping adds a sleek metallic finish to text or design elements, creating a polished, eye-catching effect.

Custom shapes and other foil colors are available upon request.

Note: This option supports foil areas up to 5.9″ × 1.18″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

silver foil stamping effect

Spot UV

Spot UV applies a clear, glossy coating to specific areas—such as titles, logos, or images—to enhance contrast and visual appeal.

Not suitable for surfaces with gloss lamination or varnish.

Note: This option supports foil areas up to 7.87″ × 1.96″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

spot uv effect

Deboss

Debossing presses text or design elements into the surface, creating a recessed effect for a subtle, sophisticated look.

Note: This option supports debossed areas up to 7.87″ × 1.96″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

deboss effect

Emboss

Embossing creates a raised effect on selected text or design elements, adding depth and a tactile dimension to your print.

Note: This option supports embossed areas up to 7.87″ × 1.96″. For larger sizes, please contact us.

emboss effect

Square Back

Square Back refers to a book spine with sharp, clean edges that create a flat, rectangular profile.

This style delivers a crisp, modern appearance and allows for clear, easy-to-read spine text.

hardcover Binding Square spine

Round Back

Round Back refers to a book spine with a rounded, curved shape designed specifically for very thick books, typically 320 pages or more.

This construction allows the book to open more fully and lie flatter, providing a comfortable reading experience for thick volumes.

hardcover Binding Round spine

Endsheet Paper

  • If your book size is 8.5″ x 11″ or less with an interior page count of fewer than 320 pages, then a good option for the end sheets is 140 gsm / 95 lb offset paper.
  • If your book size is larger than 8.5″ x 11″, then 180 gsm / 122 lb offset paper would be better.

Dust Jacket

The dust jacket is the most common and practical cover for hardcover books. It can be used by itself as a removable cover, or placed over a hardcover that already has a printed image wrap, combining both for added protection and style.

It provides a total of ten printable surfaces—five on the outside and five on the inside. The two folded-in sections on each side are called flaps.

Dust Jacket Effect

Sewing and perfect binding

A premium variation of perfect binding that includes sewn pages for enhanced durability and the ability to lay flat without breaking the spine. Recommended for books with heavier interior paper or more than 200 pages.

Sewing and perfect binding detail

Page Count Range: 32–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Perfect binding

A widely used binding method for softcover books, where pages are glued to a heavier cover. Ideal for books with more than 48 pages and fairly thin paper (80 gsm / 54 lb or 105 gsm / 71 lb text paper). It offers a sleek, professional look and is an economical choice for various genres.
perfect binding detail

Page Count Range: 32–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Saddle stitch binding

A cost-effective binding method using staples or thread along the spine, suitable for booklets, magazines, and workbooks with 48 pages or fewer.

saddle titch binding detail

Page Count Range: 4–64 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Wire-O binding

A strong, double-loop wire binding that allows pages to lie flat and turn easily. Ideal for textbooks, instructional guides, and manuals that require frequent handling. Available in various coil colors to match your design.

wire-o binding detail

Page Count Range: 4–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Spiral Binding

Uses a plastic or metal coil to bind pages, allowing them to rotate 360 degrees. A durable and flexible choice for cookbooks, workbooks, and reference materials. Available in multiple coil colors for customized look.

spiral binding detail

Page Count Range: 4–800 pages

If you need more pages, please contact us.

Varnish

A light protective coating that adds subtle sheen and protection. 

Note: Spot UV is not available with this option.

varnish effect