We're so excited to announce our new book edge printing service! This is an exclusive service not offered by most printing companies, and is something many authors have been DIY-ing. Now, you can stay on trend but save time—our specialty!—and let 48 Hour Books handle the work.
With our full-color book edge printing (similar to fore-edge printing or edge painting), your book will grab the attention of readers and book lovers everywhere. It will truly stand out at a bookstore! Edge printing gives your book the look of custom sprayed edges, without the added hassle of doing it yourself. You can create a fully custom design that is printed directly on your book’s cut edges and let your readers be wowed by a stunning, limited-edition book.
Binding: This service is currently available for hardcover (case bound) books.
Page Count: Edge printing is for books from 100-1000 pages, depending on paper type.
Size: Each edge must be at least 4.5 inches but no more than 12 inches to include printing.
No matter if this is your first publication or a special edition printing, edge printing is the perfect way to commemorate a limited-edition book. Add some flair to your special editions to make them stand out from the rest.
Printed edges are all over social media for their highly coveted aesthetic. Not only does edge printing increase the value of your book by up to 10%, but it can also lead to increased sales for these editions. Remember: you are offering a unique reading experience on each page.
Printed edges make your book as beautiful on the outside as the content on the inside. Books with printed edges beg to be displayed when not being read, which increases attention to your work. Custom designs, such as logo or artwork, can be added to printed edges for a unique look that is distinctive to your book.
*Timing may be adjusted after beta testing is complete.
Find out exactly how much time it will take 48 Hour Books to produce your order:
How Fast?Pricing for edge printing is dependent on the size and quantity of books printed and begins at just $1.50 per book (plus setup fee). See below for details.
Book Size (inches) |
Investment |
(@ 25% off) |
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| Small books (5.5 x 8.5 & 6 x 9) | $135 setup + $1.50/book | |||
| Medium books (8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 5.5, and 9 x 6) | $135 setup + $2.00/book | |||
| Large books (11 x 8.5 and larger) | $135 setup + $2.50/book |
| Small books (5.5 x 8.5 & 6 x 9) | ||
| @ 25% off: $135 setup + $1.50/book | ||
| Medium books (8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 5.5, and 9 x 6) | ||
| @ 25% off: $135 setup + $2.00/book | ||
| Large books (11 x 8.5 and larger) | ||
| @ 25% off: $135 setup + $2.50/book |
There are several different ways to create the designed edges of your book.
Send us your own print-ready, fully custom, CMYK design. Upload a 3-page PDF or 3 individual PDF, JPG, TIFF, or PNG files. Please do not include crop marks or bleed.
Height: length of each side +0.08 inches
Width: (# of pages / 440) +0.08 inches
Let us know in the comments section of your order what color you'd like (provide a CMYK color value or let us know where we can grab the color from your cover artwork).
Exact color matching the edge printing to the cover may not be possible.
Our prepress design team can grab an existing pattern or image from your cover or from an inside page of your book.
If you'd like us to create a custom design or if sampling your existing artwork is more complex, we'll give you a quote for the work before proceeding ($75/hour).
When ordering edge printing, you agree that you understand these limitations and requirements. 48 Hour Books always strives to provide exceptional quality in every aspect!
