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Printing a Hardcover Book: How Does It Work?

At New Energy Printing, you can have a custom hardcover book printed to your exact specifications. We specialize in hardcover printing. We will help you decide whether printing a hardcover book is the right choice for your project.

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Why choose a hardcover book?

A hardcover book offers several advantages over a softcover version. With its sturdy cover, it looks more professional, feels more substantial, and is far more durable-ideal for frequent use. We attach the book block securely to the hardcover using custom-made endpapers, which can even be printed if you wish. If you are considering hardcover printing, we would love to sit down with you and explore the possibilities. Producing hardcover books is our everyday business, and we are happy to explain how we can help—and why we have such a passion for this type of binding.

A Hardcover Book Stands Out

Compared to a softcover, a hardcover book is a clear step up. A custom hardcover book from our printing facilities deliver a premium look and feel. Does that suit your brand, your subject matter, and your audience? Then you can be confident that a hardcover book is the best choice.

There are many great uses for hardcover printing with us as your specialist. Some examples include:

  • Planners
  • Notebooks
  • Journals

For just € 1 more

The perceived value of a custom hardcover book is significantly higher than that of a softcover. Depending on the specifications and print run, the additional cost is around €1 per copy. However, you can often sell a hardcover book for €5 to €10 more, making it the more commercially attractive option. As specialists, we are happy to help you decide if hardcover is the best route for your project.

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What makes up a hardcover

  • Greyboard on the inside, standard thickness 2.4 mm
  • Covered with 130 gsm silk-coated paper
  • Finished with laminate (matte, gloss, linen texture, or soft touch)
  • Prefer a linen, leather, textile or suede cover? We can do that too!
  • Optional foil stamping on the cover
  • Foil available in gold, silver, bronze, and other colors
  • Optional UV-spot finish for glossy details
  • Emboissing available for texture and depth
  • Optional printing on the edges of your book instantly adds value to it
  • Die-cut options to create peek-through elements

Sewn Binding or Hardcover Wire-O Binding

We are happy to create a custom sewn hardcover book for you. This type of binding opens beautifully and offers long-term durability. Prefer a hardcover with Wire-O binding? That is also possible.

Only the Best Printers for Your Book

As specialists, New Energy Printing works with different production sites to print your hardcover books. Each location has its own area of expertise. Whether you want black-and-white or full-color printing, digital or offset—we guarantee the highest quality at a competitive price. And our service? Top-notch. Our customers rate us a 9.3 out of 10.

Curious about the possibilities for printing a custom hardcover book? Get in touch to schedule an appointment.

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Our hardcover productions

Hardcover books

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Hardcover books

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Hardcover books

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Hardcover books

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Why choose us!

The Book Priting Specialist

Our team has succesfully brought over 50 million books to print.

High Quality

We are using top-tier printing presses across Europe, to ensure that you always get top quality.

Full Service

We arrange everything from start to finish; this includes a free sample or inspiration in our Experience Center.

Knowledge and Expertise

Our team knows all the details about every part of the book printing process.

Great Prices

We have printing locations all over Europe, so we can always offer you a great price.

Happy Company

Everyone is happy with us: customers, suppliers and employees.

Our Way of Working

New Energy is the go-to printer for publishers, print companies, and businesses alike. We produce books, brochures, and catalogs across Europe. In addition to delivering top-quality print products, we provide outstanding service—before, during, and after your project.

  • Share your bookspecifications with us

    Do you already know the exact specifications for your catalog? Then feel free to send them over to us. Not sure yet? No problem! We’ll discuss your needs together. Based on that, we’ll offer advice on paper type, binding, and finishing methods. This way, we’ll create the perfect specifications for your catalog together.

  • We select the best printing method for your book

    This is where New Energy Printing’s strength lies. We have multiple production locations across Europe. We carefully select the press that is best suited to print your catalog, ensuring the highest quality at the best price.

  • We'll send you a detailed quote and production schedule

    All options are listed separately in the quote, so you can choose exactly what you need. Together, we’ll create a schedule with deadlines for submitting print-ready files. Would you like us to handle the packaging and/or distribution of the catalog? We’ll make arrangements for that as well. Once we’ve reached an agreement, we’ll kick off the printing process.

  • No worries on your end - we'll handle everything!

    Next, we guide you through the entire process from A to Z. We even thoroughly check your print files for you—completely free of charge—so there are no unexpected surprises. Throughout the printing process, we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.

  • You'll receive the books

    Your catalogs will be delivered wherever you need them. We can also ship them to multiple addresses. Finally, once your catalogs are exactly how you want them, you’ll be convinced of our top-notch service and quality!

Frequently asked questions

  • What does it cost to print a book?

    Printing a book is always a custom process, and the costs vary accordingly. For example, a softcover book can be printed for as little as € 0,68 per copy. Do you want to know what your book might cost? Make an instant quote in our price calculator free of obligation or request a custom quote via our website.

  • What is the delivery time of books?

    As you might have guessed… it depends! The delivery time of your book depends on several factors. What are you hoping for in terms of book design? What type of paper or finishing do you want? As a general rule:

    • Hardcover– or softcover books without special binding or finishing can be printed within 3 to 4 weeks. In peak season (sep-dec) this might get longer.
    • Do you have additional preferences? For example foil print, embossing, or UV-Spot finish at an affordable price? Then we can also deliver your books within 3 to 4 weeks.
    • For larger print runs ( over 3,000 copies), it is smart to purchase paper in advance. This helps reduce the costs, delivery time will be around 5 to 6 weeks.

    Call us or request a quote and we can give you a better estimate of expected delivery times.

  • What can I expect in terms of quality and colorfast printing?

    We only print books on modern printing machines, and work exclusively with A-label paper. These standards ensure the highest possible end result for your books. Obviously, colorfast printing is also a high priority. We can produce color proofs to show you the expected color result before the final print run. We do not start the printing process until everyone is satisfied.

  • I have special requirements for my book. What can I expect?

    Each book is unique and everyone has their own requirements in terms of specifications, packaging and delivery. Exceptions are our specialty! We have a wide range of different types of machines at our dedicated production locations that are designed to handle exceptions. So we are happy to accept your challenge!

  • Can you help with the layout of the print files?

    Yes, we certainly can. Our designers have extensive knowledge in book design and DTP. If you are interested, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss your options and send you a personalized quote.

  • How can your prices be so competative?

    If you want to print high-quality books in a cost-effective way, you have to use the right machinery. We have various production locations where we have our books printed. Each production location has its own specialty, which optimizes cost-efficiency. New Energy Printing also buys in bulk, creating a cost advantage that we pass on to our customers. Read more about why we can keep the costs of printing a book competative.

  • I have another question

    We are happy to help you. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to call us at +31 (0)347 – 779 407 or e-mail info@newenergy.nl

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