Book Binding Sizes and Types
Please note: These binding and paper options cannot be purchased separately. This page is designed to give you more information about the service and why it’s important for your book.
Trafford Publishing publishes softcover 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 two trim sizes: 5.5" x 8.5" or 6" x 9". We do not publish wire-o, plasticomb, three-ring, nor spiral-bound books.
The chart below lists the binding and paper options available to you:
Softcover 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 |
Color Softcover Sizes and Options
| Trim Size | Paper Specifications | Paper Color |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5" x 8.5" | 70 lb, acid-free | White |
| 8.5" x 11" | 70 lb, acid-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 |
Call 844.688.6899 to order
or speak to a Trafford Publishing team member for more information about this service.
Prices listed do not include applicable taxes (such as sales, use, excise, value-added, goods and services, or other tax), which will be added to the total at the time of purchase. Prices listed do include the copies of the book; the cost of shipping and handling will be calculated and charged after your book is made available for sale.