Book Printing
Premium book printing,
Premium book printing,
built for any volume.
From a single proof copy to a 10,000-unit publisher run, we print paperbacks, hardcovers, manuals, and specialty books with the quality that earns repeat business. Trusted by publishers, authors, and organizations for 45 years.
$3.95
Paperback, qty 100
$8.75
Hardcover, qty 100
7 days
Rush available
No min.
Single proofs OK
Choose your use case
Tell us who you are. We'll show you what matters.
Pricing, turnaround, and the way we work changes based on what you're printing. Find your fit.
Your offsite production partner.
Independent presses and publishing houses use A&A as their reliable short-run and POD partner. We handle reprints, backlist titles, and seasonal volume so your team can focus on acquisition and marketing — not press logistics.
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Short-run reprints & backlist titles Keep slow-mover SKUs in stock without warehouse overhead. Reprint 50, 200, or 1,000 as needed.
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Print-on-demand fulfillment We store files, print on order, and ship direct to retailers or readers. No upfront inventory, no overprint risk.
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Volume pricing for ongoing partners Negotiated rates for publishers running 10+ titles annually. Dedicated account contact, predictable pricing.
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Storage & warehousing Climate-controlled storage in Tampa. Order more, ship as needed, never run out of stock.
Publisher pricing
Volume rates that scale with you.
Short-run reprints250 copies, 6×9 paperback, 200pp
From $4.20/ea
POD fulfillmentPer-copy, on demand
From $5.50/ea
High-volume runs1,000+ copies
Custom quote
Monthly storagePer pallet
Inquire
From manuscript to printed book — the way you imagined it.
Self-published authors get the same press, the same paper, and the same craft we give the publishers. Whether you're printing 5 copies for review or 500 for a launch, we make sure your book looks like it belongs on a bookstore shelf.
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Single proof copies Print one copy first to hold, edit, and approve before committing to a full run.
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Launch-ready short runs 50–500 copies for book launches, signings, speaking events, or selling direct.
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Crowdfunding & Kickstarter fulfillment Just funded a campaign? We print and ship rewards directly to your backers.
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Free templates & ISBN help Pre-formatted templates for Word and InDesign. We can also file your ISBN application for you.
Self-publisher pricing
Pay for what you print.
Single proof copy6×9 paperback, 250pp
From $25
Short run (50 copies)6×9 paperback, 250pp
From $4.95/ea
Launch run (250 copies)6×9 paperback, 250pp
From $3.95/ea
Hardcover (100 copies)6×9 hardcover, 250pp
From $8.75/ea
Professional bound materials for any organization.
Training manuals, annual reports, employee handbooks, and program books — printed and bound the way professional materials should be. Fast turnaround so you're never the reason a cohort, board meeting, or event runs late. Trusted by nonprofits, schools, churches, and businesses.
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Training & course manuals Wire-O bound for lay-flat reading, perfect-bound for professional finish, or saddle-stitched for shorter materials.
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Annual reports & program books Premium covers, full-color interiors, and the kind of finish that signals a serious organization to donors and stakeholders.
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Employee handbooks, SOPs & policy manuals Branded covers, professional binding, easy reorders for new hires and updates.
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Deadline-ready turnaround Tell us your cohort start, board meeting, or event date. We'll deliver materials in time, in the quantity you need.
Organization pricing
Built for cohorts, events, and recurring runs.
Training manual (25 copies)8.5×11 wire-O, 100pp B&W
From $14.50/ea
Full-color workbook8.5×11 perfect bound, 80pp
From $12.25/ea
Annual report8.5×11 saddle-stitch, 32pp full color
From $7.95/ea
Recurring ordersSame files, repeat printing
Discounted
Formats & bindings
Every format, every binding option.
Six core formats covering 95% of what publishers, authors, and organizations need. Don't see your format? Call us — we probably do that too.
Paperback
Industry-standard perfect-bound paperback. The default for novels, memoirs, and trade nonfiction.
- Sizes: 5×8 to 8.5×11
- 60–80lb interior paper
- Glossy or matte cover
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$3.95/copy at 100
Hardcover
Case-bound hardcover with dust jacket or printed cover. The premium choice for keepsakes and gift books.
- Sizes: 5.5×8.5 to 8.5×11
- 70–100lb interior
- Cloth or printed case
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$8.75/copy at 100
Manuals & Workbooks
Wire-O or perfect-bound for training manuals, annual reports, program books, and technical guides. Lays flat for write-in use.
- Wire-O, perfect, saddle-stitch
- Heavyweight write-in paper
- Tab dividers available
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$4.50/copy at 25
Children's Books
Full-color hardcover or paperback children's books. Bright, sharp, and durable enough for actual kids.
- Full color throughout
- Heavyweight cover stock
- 8×8, 8.5×8.5, custom
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$8.75/copy at 100
Cookbooks
Premium cookbooks with full-color food photography, durable covers, and lay-flat binding for actual kitchen use.
- 100lb gloss interior
- Lay-flat binding option
- Hardcover or paperback
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$11.75/copy at 100
Photo Books
Glossy full-color photo books with lay-flat binding. For portfolios, family books, art books, and yearbooks.
- Premium glossy paper
- Lay-flat photo binding
- Custom sizes
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$15.50/copy at 25
Full specs
Everything we offer, in one table.
The complete specifications for our book printing services.
| Spec | Options |
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| Trim sizes | 5×8, 5.25×8, 5.5×8.5, 6×9, 7×10, 8×10, 8.5×11, 8.5×8.5 — plus custom sizes on request. |
| Bindings | Perfect bound (paperback), case bound (hardcover), saddle stitch (booklets), wire-O (manuals/workbooks), lay-flat (photo books). |
| Interior paper | 60lb white & cream, 70lb white & cream, 80lb white & cream, 100lb gloss for full-color titles and cookbooks. |
| Cover stock | 10pt, 12pt, 14pt cover stock. Glossy or matte laminate. Cloth or printed case for hardcovers. |
| Printing | Black & white digital, full-color digital, or combined. Sharp 1200 dpi production for crisp text and rich color. |
| Quantities | Single proof copy minimum. No upper limit — we routinely run 10,000+ unit jobs for publishers. |
| Turnaround | Standard: 10–14 business days from approved proof. Rush: 7 business days. Emergency: call us, we've performed Friday-to-Tuesday miracles. |
| File requirements | Print-ready PDF preferred (PDF/X-1a). We provide free templates for Word, InDesign, and Affinity Publisher. |
| Proofs | Digital PDF proof included. Printed proof available for $25–$45 depending on book size. |
| Shipping | Direct to your address, your readers, your customers, or held in Tampa storage for ongoing fulfillment. |
Real pricing examples
What does it actually cost?
Sample configurations and prices for the most common print jobs we handle. Use these to ballpark your project before opening the Price Calculator.
Self-publisher launch run
Memoir launch order
Trim:6×9
Pages:280
Binding:Perfect bound paperback
Quantity:250 copies
Total
~$1,015
$4.06 per copy
Publisher reprint
Backlist reprint
Trim:5.5×8.5
Pages:320
Binding:Perfect bound paperback
Quantity:1,000 copies
Total
~$3,800
$3.80 per copy
Organization cohort
Training manual run
Trim:8.5×11
Pages:120
Binding:Wire-O
Quantity:40 copies
Total
~$650
$16.25 per copy
Author hardcover
Hardcover gift book
Trim:6×9
Pages:200
Binding:Case bound w/ jacket
Quantity:100 copies
Total
~$925
$9.25 per copy
Children's book
Full-color picture book
Trim:8.5×8.5
Pages:32 (full color)
Binding:Hardcover
Quantity:200 copies
Total
~$1,750
$8.75 per copy
Crowdfunding
Kickstarter fulfillment
Trim:6×9
Pages:240
Binding:Perfect bound paperback
Quantity:500 copies + ship
Total
~$2,150
$4.30 per copy + shipping
Get your exact quote
Sample prices for illustration. Final pricing depends on exact specs and current paper costs.
How it works
From files to finished books in four steps.
Whether it's a single proof or a 5,000-unit run, the process is the same. Clear, predictable, no surprises.
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Get your quote
Use our Price Calculator, or talk to a specialist for custom configurations. Pricing locked in up front.
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Send your files
Upload print-ready PDFs through our portal. Use our free templates if you need a starting point.
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Approve a proof
We send a digital proof, plus an optional printed proof. Nothing prints until you sign off.
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Print, ship, repeat
Books are printed in Tampa and shipped to you, your customers, or held in storage for ongoing fulfillment.
Voices from each audience
Trusted across publishers, authors, and organizations.
From a publisher
Quality printing, great service & prices. They've been our go-to print partner for backlist titles for years.
From an author
A&A Printing is the only printer I would ever use. Their customer service is incredible and they never miss a deadline.
From an organization
I would unequivocally recommend them. They turned around our certification manuals on a tight cohort timeline.