Textbook Printing
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Create textbooks that help students learn better and make teaching easier. Our textbook printing services combine high-quality printing with practical options to create educational materials that serve as a helpful resource for both students and teachers. For more compact or topic-specific formats, take a look at our handbook printing options. Read more...Calculating your
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Create Your Textbooks
Here you may select the desired type of binding for your calendars.
The ring binding, also called spiral or wire-O bond, is a classic and popular book binding method which is used for presentations in particular. With a metal wire, a twin spiral is formed, which runs through previously perforated sheets of paper. This is a cheap but also stable binding type. Depending on the book thickness or number of sheets, different spiral diameters are used. This enables the best possible turning over of your printed information.
Size is measured in inches (except for Banners).
Your artwork must be submitted in this size plus bleed. For more information please go to Bleed & Safe Area.
If your product includes folding, this is the size before folding.
Catalogs/Magazines and Calendars are not considered folded products. Their size refers to one page.
For catalogs and saddle stitched calendars, pages are available in multiples of 4 because sheets are folded over and bound in the middle, resulting in 4 pages per sheet.
For wire-o calendars, 13 or 14 pages are available.
One way or another, please always set up your print files as single pages and send them in multi-page PDFs.
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Choose Attributes
Each paper we offer is a good choice for the product. You often have the option between lighter and heavier papers. Papers also come with different coatings.
For more information, see our Paper Guide.
Note that some papers increase production time, as listed in Turnaround Times.
You can use a thicker paper stock for the cover sheet (front cover and back cover).
4/1 = Full color on front, B/W on the back.
4/4 = Full color on both sides.
1/0 = B/W on front, blank back.
0/0 = Blank
Production time depends on the product. You can find production times for this category in the description below (including additional turnaround times).
For your specific product's production time, please complete your filter selection or go to the product page — however you will have to add the additional turnaround times to these, too.
Please note:
Production starts on the day we have received your print-ready files before 10 AM EST (including your confirmed proofs, if any).
See Turnaround Time for more information.
Production time does not include shipping.
See Shipping for more information.
The quantity you select here is for one design only. To print several artworks you must add several items to the cart.
You can change the item quantity in the cart, if you want the same product for multiple designs.
High quantities may increase production time as listed in the category description or in Turnaround Times.
Your 8.5" x 11" perfect-bindingtemplate
About Textbooks
Textbooks are important learning tools that not only help students understand new subjects but also support teachers in their daily lessons. Our professional textbook printing ensures that your educational content is clear, easy to read and designed to withstand the entire school year. With our printing and finishing options, we offer you a wide range of possibilities for publishing a complete curriculum or converting formats such as annual reports into user-friendly educational materials. Tell us what you need.
- Quality that lasts. We use durable paper and reliable binding methods so that workbooks can withstand regular use by students throughout the school year.
- Clear and legible. Sharp text and high-contrast images ensure that students can focus on learning without struggling to read the content.
- Creative variety. Choose from our extensive portfolio of sizes, paper types and binding styles to create textbooks that best suit your subjects and students.
- Smart layout features. Add elements such as tabs, section markers and learning aids so your students can quickly find what they need.
- Every size available. From slim reference guides to comprehensive textbooks, we bring your project to life using state-of-the-art printing technology and a wide range of production options.
- Hire a professional right away. This is the only way to ensure consistent quality of images, text and diagrams throughout your teaching materials.
Educational Materials That Actually Work
Trust our experience to transform your educational content into well-crafted textbooks that help students learn better. We focus on creating books that are easy to use and durable enough to last the entire school year. For more formats and inspiration, visit our Printed Publications section.
Samples
Papers & Binding Options
| Saddle Stitch | Inside Paper | ||
| Gloss | Matte | Uncoated |
| 70 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 70 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 60 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| 90 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 90 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 80 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| 120 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 120 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 100 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| Saddle Stitch | Cover Paper | ||
| Gloss | Matte | Uncoated |
| 70 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 70 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 60 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| 90 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 90 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 80 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| 120 lb Gloss Book with Aqueous Coating | 120 lb Dull Book with Matte Finish | 100 lb Uncoated Writable Offset |
| 120 lb Gloss Book with Gloss Lamination Finish on Outside Cover | 120 lb Dull Book with Matte Lamination Finish on Outside Cover | 100 lb Uncoated Writable Cover Stock Offset |
| 100 lb Gloss Cover / 12 pt with Aqueous Coating | 100 lb Dull Cover / 12 pt with Matte Finish | |
| 100 lb Gloss Cover / 12 pt with Gloss Lamination Finish on Outside Cover | 100 lb Dull Cover / 12 pt with Matte Lamination Finish on Outside Cover | |
| 14 pt Dull Cover with Matte Coating | ||
| 14 pt Dull Cover with Matte Lamination Finish on Outside Cover | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
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Smart Strategies for Creating Effective and Affordable Textbooks
Design Tips for better Textbooks
- Less is more. Use clean layouts with easy-to-read headings and avoid design elements that distract from learning.
- A picture is worth a thousand words. Add helpful diagrams or illustrations to your content to clarify details or processes.
- One chapter at a time. Organize the content and topics so that they follow a logical sequence and make sense for learning.
- The helpful toolbox. Provide your students with important learning tools and include helpful extras such as study guides and review sections.
Think about quality
- Binding is everything. Choose the right binding option from our extensive portfolio that perfectly suits the intended use of your textbook.
- The perfect paper. For a textbook, select paper that looks great and is easy to write on.
- Clear images and colors. Make sure all images and diagrams are sharp and meaningful.
- Helpful extras. Add useful tools such as glossaries and quick-reference guides to support your content.
Ways to save money
- The sooner, the better. Early planning allows for better pricing and helps avoid rush fees in production or shipping.
- Avoid redundancy. Organize and edit your content efficiently to eliminate unnecessary pages. A concise, well-structured yearbook can be more effective and a smaller page count is usually more cost-effective.
- All in one order. Bundle the production of multiple educational materials and take advantage of volume discounts.
- Stick to standard formats. Use common sizes to keep customization costs low.
