How many pages can you have in a printed document?

The maximum and minimum number of pages will usually depend on the binding method used. Here’s a short guide to how many pages each of these publications can have.

Stitched (stapled) booklets

Often referred to as stapled, saddle stitching is one of the more affordable binding options. Making it ideal for publications that have between 8 and 80 pages and a popular choice for booklets, brochures and magazines.

Stitched booklets must have pages in multiples of 4, for example 8 pages, 12 pages, 16 pages etc. We can print these in a variety of sizes up to A3 and from 100 to 75,000 copies.

Softbound booklets

For publications that have between 32 and 240 pages, such as magazines, brochures, catalogues, reports and prospectuses, they will be perfect bound.

We can print these in a variety of sizes up to 320 x 275mm and from 100 to 20,000 copies.

Softback books

For paperbacks and softcover books, containing between 32 and 240 pages, we use perfect binding. This binding technique uses glue to keep the different sections in place, the document is then trimmed to size.

We can print a variety of sizes up to 320 x 275mm and from 25 to 20,000 copies.

For more details see Why choose perfect binding?

Thread sewn books

For books containing between 32 and 240 pages. This binding method allows the publication to open flat, without the risk of damaging the spine. Its durability makes it ideal for hardcase books. During the binding process, the inner pages of the document are sewn together in sections before being glued to end papers which are themselves then glued to the book’s cover.

We can print thread sewn books in a variety of sizes up to 320 x 275mm. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies, and we can print up to 20,000 if required.

For more details see Book printing

If you would like to discuss the best options for your document, get in touch with our sales team on 01603 868862. Or for a quote use the link below.