Trafford publishes soft cover books in perfect-bound format, a type of book binding that uses glue to hold the pages and cover together (typical of most professional books found in stores). We also publish hardcover books in the same sizes as the paperbacks. We can now publish books with coil binding and in leatherbound format as well, for an add-on fee.
The chart below lists the binding and paper options available to you at Trafford:
Trim Sizes and Interior Paper Options
Soft Cover Sizes and Options
| Trim Size |
Paper Specifications |
Paper Color |
| 5" x 8" |
55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free |
White or Crème |
| 5.5" x 8.5" |
55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free |
White or Crème |
| 6" x 9" |
55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free |
White or Crème |
| 7.5" x 9.25" |
50 lb, acid-free, lignin-free |
White |
| 8.25" x 11" |
50 lb, acid-free, lignin-free |
White |
Hardcover Sizes and Options
| Trim Size |
Paper Specifications |
Paper Color |
| 5.5" x 8.5" |
55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free |
Crème |
| 6" x 9" |
55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free |
Crème |
Note: Please carefully consider your final trim size. If you want to change the trim size after the manuscript has been laid out by our designers, you will need to purchase a retech.
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