Perfect Binding
Perfect bound books from as little as £2.89. No job is too small. We may produce 5.4 million magazines, prospectuses, programmes, books and catalogues in a year, but if you only need a single copy we’ll gladly produce that at a great price too.
Perfect Binding for Magazines, Brochures and Catalogues
Perfect binding is a popular and cost-effective method for creating professional-looking publications. The process involves binding groups of pages together with strong adhesive, resulting in a book-like finish with a square spine.
Although associated with larger print runs due to the set-up costs, technological advances mean that it’s now also an excellent choice for corporate reports, manuals, and other print products that require a professional finish, but not neccessarily a large print run.
It takes 1,920 hours for a member of the Bishops perfect binding team to gain the knowledge and skills needed to reach Bishops’ quality standards for binding. Understanding in depth each of the 3 separate processes involved, considering adhesives, adjusting for different paper weights, and spot checking, are all part of their skillset.
Advanced Perfect Binding Technology On-site
Our 85,000 square foot factory houses cutting edge bindery equipment that delivers the highest quality results. We have the versatile Horizon BQ-500 iCE for smaller, digital print runs(from just a single copy) and a 45-meter long, 16-station Kolbus KM 610.C perfect binder for large scale requirements.
Supported by a 7 Heidelberg litho presses, 2 HP Indigo digital printers, 15 folding machines and 4 guillotines, whether you’re producing high-volume perfect bound catalogues or small quanities of corporate reports our technology gives you versatility, precision and efficiency, all at a great price.
A4 Perfect bound books
From £604, for 250 copies
Based on 48pp, 250 gsm Gloss covers, 100gsm Silk text, perfect binding.
We always recommend adding lamination for protection and durablity. For this specification, add £25 for matt or gloss lamination to one side.
A5 Perfect Bound Books
From £387 for 250
Based on 48pp, 250 gsm Silk Covers, 100 gsm Silk text, perfect binding. We recommend adding lamination to your covers.
To add interest and tactility you could consider mixing different paper stocks within the text sections.
Perfect Bound Books
Custom sizes
Take advantage of our bespoke printing service. Special finishes include Spot Gloss UV varnish, Foiling, Metallic Ink, Gloss & Matt Lamination.
Minimum recommended spine width of 3mm for a secure finish.
Why Choose Us
Customer Service
98% of customers say they would recommend us. We aim to pick up the phone within 3 rings, always answer emails, and deliver a straightforward, friendly and knowledgeable service.
Stable Prices
Our quotes are valid for a minimum 30 days and our low prices are consistently competitive. Printing 287.9 million sheets a year, our buying power is reflected in our prices. For regular publications, fixed pricing is available.
Quality
92% of customers rate us good or very good for quality. 70% of our customers are trade print professionals who trust us with their reputations and rely on our white label service.
Why Choose Bishops’ Printers to Perfect Bind Your Programmes, Prospectuses and Reports?
We’ve built a strong reputation as perfect bound product specialists, producing 5.4 million perfect bound books annually. Our HP Indigo printers, equipped with HP’s ElectroInk technology, ensure exceptional colour quality for smaller, digital print runs, while our investment in Heidelberg’s Inpress Control guarantees precise colour accuracy on litho print runs.
Perfect Bound Spine Widths and Paper Selection
For perfect bound magazines, brochures, or catalogues, we recommend a spine width of at least 3mm and cover stock of at least 200gsm. Large paginations or publications with premium positioning would require heavier covers, typically 300-350 gsm. Other than that, you have full flexibility when it comes to choosing paper stock and size. We do, however, recommend laminating covers to protect the spine and avoid cracking. This is where the paper fibres break through to the surface creating a worn look. If you’re uncertain about the specifications, our team is available to help. We’ll calculate the ideal spine width and advise you on the best options to achieve your planned perfect bound product.
