Pick paper for what's inside
Text-heavy books read best on uncoated or silk text, such as 60# or 70# Uncoated Text for novels and 80# Silk Text for books with photos. Photo-heavy magazines and catalogs look brightest on gloss text.
Book & Magazine Printing for Publishers
Digitappe specializes in premium, professional printing for authors, independent presses, and publications. Paperbacks, hardcovers, magazines, and catalogs with an instant 3D proof on every bound order, so you see it before it prints.
- Great pricesPremium quality at a price you'll love
- Fast turnaroundFaster than most online printers
- Premium qualityBacked by 40 years in the industry
- 3D proofingSee it in 3D before it prints
The essentials
The Publishers essentials.
The products authors, presses & publications order most. Each one is priced instantly as you choose options.
Soft Cover BooksNovels and trade paperbacksCustomize & price
Perfect Bound CatalogsAnnuals and thick catalogsCustomize & price
Saddle Stitch CatalogsSeasonal title catalogsCustomize & priceHard Cover BooksSpecial and collector editionsCustomize & price
MagazinesMagazines and zinesCustomize & priceWire-O CatalogsWorkbooks and cookbooksCustomize & price
BookmarksLaunch-event giveawaysCustomize & price
BrochuresSell sheets and author brochuresCustomize & priceWhat to print, and when
Four moments. The right print for each.
How authors, presses & publications use print, from the first impression to the next sale.
Soft cover, hard cover, or lay-flat.
Shop soft cover booksMagazines and catalogs on a schedule.
Shop saddle stitch catalogsPosters and giveaways for signings and events.
Shop postersMailers for new releases and preorders.
Shop postcards
Why Digitappe
Why Publishers prints with Digitappe.
Digitappe specializes in premium, professional printing for authors, independent presses, and publications.
- Premium qualitySharp color, premium papers, and a quality check at every step, backed by 40 years in the industry.
- Great pricesPremium quality at a price you'll love, with no hidden fees.
- Fast turnaroundOur standard turnaround is faster than most online printers, printed in-house in Glendale.
Your account
Order once. Reorder in seconds.
Your files and past orders are saved in your account, so the next run of soft cover books takes a couple of clicks.
- Upload your file now, or send it later
- Approve your proof online; your print date starts when you approve
- Reorder any time with the same file and specs
Instant pricing
Your price, right on screen.
No quote forms and no waiting. Choose size, paper, and quantity, and your exact price updates as you go.
- Every option priced live
- The price per piece drops as your quantity goes up
- Your delivery date shows before you pay
Soft Cover BooksPages80Trim size8.5 × 11"Interior colorFull Color500 for$4,443.36Customize & price3D proofing
See it before it prints.
Your order comes with a live 3D proof. Turn it over, check every detail, and approve it online. Nothing goes to press without your OK.
- A 3D proof for every product except large-format signs
- Free file check for resolution, bleed, and page count
- Approve from your phone or computer, any time
Live 3D proofDrag to turn the book
Your file
Start with a free template.
Print-ready templates for your exact product and size, with bleed, trim, and safe areas marked.
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Get your templateOrder your way
Built around how you work.
Order today, finish your design tomorrow, and get it however suits you.
- Send files laterOrder today to lock in your price, then upload when your design is ready.
- Track every orderFollow each order from proof to delivery, with updates by email.
- Ship or pick upShipped nationwide, or ready at our counter in Glendale.
- Real people, ready to helpChat with our team or give us a call. You'll reach people who know print.
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Business Hub. Your whole team, one account.
For authors, presses & publications with more than one person ordering. Everyone orders from the same approved files, and you stay in control of what gets printed and paid for.
- Team accountsInvite your team as admins, buyers, or viewers.
- ApprovalsApprove orders over an amount you set.
- Brand kitLogos, colors, and approved files in one place.
- Shared reordersAnyone on the team can reorder its jobs.
- Invoices & PO numbersPO numbers on every invoice.
- All your locationsSaved ship-to addresses for every office.
Partner program
Order often? Become a partner.
Partner pricing for businesses that print regularly. Apply once and your discount is applied to every order automatically.
Up to 15% offon every order, applied automatically
Book & Magazine Printing for Publishers guide
How do I choose the right binding for my book or magazine?
Match the binding to page count and use: saddle stitch for magazines and thinner booklets, perfect binding for paperbacks and thick catalogs, hardcover for special editions, and Wire-O for workbooks and cookbooks that need to lie flat. Every bound order includes a 3D proof, so you can flip through it before it prints.
Your checklist
- Paperbacks: perfect binding, 60 pages and up
- A seasonal title catalog
- Special editions: hardcover
- Magazines and zines: saddle stitch
- Workbooks and cookbooks: Wire-O, lies flat
- Launch giveaways: bookmarks
- Signing events: posters
- Reader mailers: postcards
Catalogs that sell your list
Bookstores, libraries, and readers still order from print catalogs. A seasonal saddle-stitched catalog of new and backlist titles works for buyer meetings and events, and an author or series brochure travels to every signing. Anthologies, annuals, and thick catalogs of 60 pages or more look their best perfect-bound with a printed spine.
Covers that hold up
A paperback cover on 100# or 120# Silk Cover with a Soft Touch (Matte) finish resists scuffing and feels premium on a shelf. Hardcovers come with gloss or soft-touch finishes.
Proof every page
The 3D proof shows the cover, the spine, and every spread as they'll arrive. Check page order, margins near the spine, and that the cover lines up before you approve.
How much to order, and when
Most bound products start at 100 copies, and perfect-bound catalogs start at 25. Order your first run once the final files are proofed, and keep the order in your account so a reprint uses the same specs. Order launch bookmarks and posters with the books so everything arrives together for the event.
Mistakes to avoid
Setting a perfect-bound cover without the right spine width; our templates size the spine to your page count and paper. Placing text too close to the spine, where it disappears into the binding. Choosing saddle stitch for a page count that's too thick to fold well. Skipping the 3D proof check of page order.
Specs we recommend
What we'd print for authors, presses & publications.
Our go-to size, paper, and finish for each essential. Change any of them on the product page.
- Soft Cover Books
The standard trade-paperback size; easy-reading paper.
- Size
- 6 × 9"
- Paper
- 60# Uncoated Text
- Finish
- Soft Touch (Matte)
- Perfect Bound Catalogs
Annuals and thick catalogs with a printed spine.
- Size
- 8.5 × 11"
- Paper
- 80# Silk Text
- Saddle Stitch Catalogs
A seasonal catalog of new and backlist titles.
- Size
- 8.5 × 11"
- Paper
- 100# Gloss Text
- Finish
- Gloss
- Hard Cover Books
Special and collector editions with photos.
- Size
- 8.5 × 11"
- Paper
- 100# Gloss Text
- Finish
- Soft Touch (Matte)
- Magazines
The classic magazine format.
- Size
- 8.5 × 11"
- Paper
- 80# Silk Text
- Finish
- Gloss
- Wire-O Catalogs
Workbooks and cookbooks that lie flat.
- Size
- 8.5 × 11"
- Paper
- 80# Uncoated Text
- Bookmarks
Launch-event giveaways.
- Size
- 2 × 7"
- Paper
- 130# Gloss Cover
- Brochures
An author or series brochure for events and buyers.
- Size
- 8.5 × 11" (flat)
- Paper
- 100# Gloss Text
- Finish
- Half-fold (bi-fold)
Questions
Good to know.
Does Digitappe specialize in book and magazine printing?
Yes. Digitappe specializes in premium, professional printing for authors, independent presses, and publications. We print in-house in Glendale, CA, on premium papers and finishes, check every file for free, and send a proof you approve before anything prints.
Can I see my book before it prints?
Yes. Every bound order gets an instant 3D proof you can flip through page by page.
What is the minimum print run?
Paperbacks, hardcovers, and magazines start at 100 copies. Perfect-bound catalogs start at 25.
Do you print publisher title catalogs?
Yes. Seasonal catalogs print as saddle-stitched booklets from 8 pages, or perfect-bound from 60 pages, with a 3D proof first.
How many pages does perfect binding need?
Perfect binding starts at 60 pages, which gives the spine enough thickness. For fewer pages, choose saddle stitch or Wire-O.
What trim sizes do you offer for paperbacks?
Paperbacks come in 5.5 × 8.5", 6 × 9", 8.5 × 11", 9 × 12", and 12 × 12".
Which paper is best for a novel?
60# or 70# Uncoated Text is easy to read and keeps the book light. Choose silk or gloss text for photo-heavy books.
Do you print hardcover books?
Yes. Hardcovers come in 5.5 × 8.5", 6 × 9", 8.5 × 11", and 9 × 12", with gloss or soft-touch covers.
Do you have templates with the spine sized for my page count?
Yes. Our free templates size the cover spine to your page count and paper.
Can I print black-and-white interiors?
Yes. Bound products can be printed in 1-color black or full color.
Do you ship nationwide?
Yes. We print in Glendale, CA, and ship anywhere in the United States.
Can I send my file later?
Yes. Order today to lock in your price and upload when you are ready.
How do I reorder?
Open your account, find the order, and choose Reorder. Your files and options are saved.
Can I get a custom size or quantity?
Yes. Request a custom quote and we will price it for you.
Have a bigger project in mind?
Tell us what you need and we'll put together a custom quote.