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What is an Endpaper?

Endpapers are used to attach the inside pages of a hardcover book to the cover. The most cost-effective option is plain white paper, but there are also ways to make it more special if you want to add a unique touch.

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The Purpose of Endpapers

Endpapers play an important role in the structure of a hardcover book. They help securely attach the inside pages to the cover, keeping the book block firmly in place. An endpaper is a spread made up of four pages at the front and four pages at the back of the book. Three of these pages can be printed if desired. The fourth page is glued to the inside of the hardcover board, ensuring a strong bond.

For thinner books, it is possible to use so-called glued-in endpapers. In this case, there are no separate endpapers — instead, the first and last pages of the book block are glued directly to the inside of the cover, making them no longer visible.

Endpapers: What Are the Options?

The standard paper for endpapers is 140 gsm matte white (HVO). For books with a higher page count, 160 gsm paper is sometimes used for extra durability. But there is much more you can do than plain white. Depending on your preferences, we can print your endpapers in full colour with a custom design you provide. Prefer to leave the design to us? One of our designers can create something for you, based on your ideas and wishes. Another option is to choose a coloured paper from one of our paper collections.

As you can see — plenty of options, plenty of possibilities. Feel free to contact us for personal, no-obligation advice.

Supplying Print Files for Endpapers

If you want your endpapers to be printed, it is important to supply a correctly prepared file. Each endpaper consists of four pages, spread across two spreads. Out of those four pages, three can be printed. The side that is glued to the inside of the hardcover case is not visible and cannot be printed. Please send your endpapers as individual pages, with the front and back endpapers supplied as separate files.

We understand this can be a bit much to take in. Our designers are happy to guide you through the setup and provide layout instructions. And if you would rather leave it to us, we can take care of the layout for a small additional fee.

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Why you should choose us!

The Book Printing Specialist

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

High Quality

We are using top-tier printing presses across Europe, to ensure hat 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.

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Paperback books

Global Youth Warchild

Paperback books

Global Youth Warchild

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Hardcover books

Liguria

Hardcover books

Liguria

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Special editions

Werkboek co-creatie Leiderschapscoaching

Special editions

Werkboek co-creatie Leiderschapscoaching

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Our approach

New Energy is the go-to book printer for publishers, printing companies, and other businesses. In addition to the outstanding quality of our productions, we provide excellent service before, during, and after your order.

  • Share your book specifications with us

    Do you already know the exact specifications of your book? If so, feel free to send them to us. Not quite sure yet? No problem! We’ll go over your wishes together. Based on your preferences, we’ll advise you on paper type, binding, and finishing options. Together, we’ll create the perfect book specifications.

  • We select the best printing method for your book

    This is where New Energy truly shines. With multiple production locations in the Netherlands, Europe, and Asia, we always find the printing press that’s best suited for your book. This way, we guarantee the highest quality at the best possible price.

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

    The quote will include any additional options, so you can choose what you want. We’ll create a schedule with you, including deadlines for submitting the print files. Would you like us to handle the packaging and/or distribution of the books? We can make arrangements for that as well. Once we’ve agreed on everything, 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’ll even thoroughly check the print files for you, completely free of charge! We make sure no unexpected surprises arise.

  • You’ll receive the books

    Your books will be delivered wherever you want. We can also ship them to multiple addresses. Finally, once the books are exactly as you envisioned them, you’ll be convinced of our exceptional service and quality!

Commonly 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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