Ingram Sparks Global Group

Choose the Right Print Book Format for Your Story

Bring your manuscript to life with professional print book options designed for the way your readers want to hold, read and collect books.

Explore trim sizes, binding styles, paper choices, interior formats and cover finishes to create a polished print edition ready for professional distribution.

Multiple trim sizes Flexible binding Professional print finish
Print book edition

Outside the Book

Book Cover Finish

Book Cover Finish

Matte Cover: Soft, velvety feel, no shine, polished

Gloss Cover: High shine, smooth finish and texture

Book Binding

Book Binding

Perfect Bound: Pages and laminated cover glued together at the spine

Book Cover Options

Book Cover Options

Available with or without a dust jacket

Book Cover Finish

Book Cover Finish

Matte Cover: Soft, velvety feel, no shine, polished

Gloss Cover: High shine, smooth finish and texture

Digital Cloth Cover: Subtle, cloth-like look (available with or without dust jacket). Textured feel available only for books printed in the US and UK

Book Binding

Book Binding

Case Laminate: Laminated cover pasted on cover boards and folded over the edges

Jacketed Case Laminate: Case laminate cover that includes a laminated jacket folded over the cover

BUILD YOUR EDITION

Configure Your Print Book

Combine the right size, binding, paper and finish to create a print edition that matches your content and audience.

TRIM SIZE

Choose Your Book Size

Select a trim size that complements your book's genre, page count, layout and reading experience.

  • Compact reading formats
  • Standard trade sizes
  • Large-format editions
  • Custom layout planning
Choose Size
PAPER

Select Your Paper

Match the paper type to the content, color requirements and overall reading experience of your book.

  • Cream paper options
  • White paper options
  • Color interior options
  • Interior layout compatibility
Choose Paper
PRINT BOOK GUIDE

Make Better Print Decisions Before Publishing

Understand the key production choices that affect the look, feel and usability of your finished book.

Book trim size guide
TRIM SIZES

How to Choose the Right Book Size

Learn how trim size affects page layout, typography, proportions and the overall reading experience.

Explore Trim Sizes
Book binding options
BINDING

Paperback or Hardcover?

Compare the practical differences between softcover and hardcover editions and choose the right presentation.

Compare Bindings
Book paper and interior printing
PAPER & INTERIOR

Choose the Right Interior Finish

Explore paper and interior printing choices for novels, illustrated books, workbooks, journals and more.

Explore Interior Options
PRINT QUALITY

Designed Around the Finished Book

Every production choice should work together to create a professional physical reading experience.

“The trim size and interior layout made a huge difference. My finished paperback finally looks like a professionally published book.”

— Sarah M., Fiction Author

“I wanted a premium hardcover edition and needed help understanding the production choices. The process was straightforward from start to finish.”

— Michael R., Non-Fiction Author

“The final print files were prepared exactly around the specifications of my book. Everything was ready for professional production.”

— James T., Business Author
BUILD THE RIGHT PRINT EDITION

Your Book Deserves More Than One-Size-Fits-All Printing.

Tell us what you're publishing and we'll help you identify the right trim size, binding, paper, interior format and cover specifications for your print edition.

Plan My Book