Perfect bound books
Neat, bookshop-style paperbacks, printed and bound for you.
- Minimum order: 1 book
- Ready in 1 to 2 days once your artwork is correct and approved
- Binding style: Pages glued at the spine inside a flat cover, like a paperback
- Spine: Can carry the title
- Suits: Novels, textbooks, reports, manuals and magazines
- Delivery: Available to all counties in Kenya, or collect from the Print Lion office
- Artwork formats: PDF, high-resolution TIFF, JPEG, PSD, AI or other vector files
What are perfect bound books and how much do they cost in Kenya?
A perfect bound book is a book with its pages glued together at the spine and held inside a flat cover, like a paperback, and the spine can carry the title. The price depends on the size and quantity of the book, so send Print Lion your size and quantity to get a quote. The minimum order is one book. Orders are ready in 1 to 2 days once your artwork is correct and approved. Delivery to all counties in Kenya is available, and you can also collect from the Print Lion office.
A neat, bookshop-style finish
Glued pages inside a flat cover give you a clean spine that can carry your title, so your book looks like a proper paperback.
Order just one book
The minimum order is one book, so you can print a single proof copy or a full run for your launch, class or congregation.
Pages, cover and binding in one place
Print Lion prints the pages and the cover and binds the book, so you deal with one team from file to finished copy.
Ready in 1 to 2 days
Once your artwork is correct and approved, your books are ready in 1 to 2 days. Delivery to all counties is available.
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Getting your artwork ready
Print Lion accepts PDF, high-resolution TIFF, JPEG, PSD, and AI or other vector files. It does not accept Word, PowerPoint, Excel or Publisher files, or Canva or Google Docs links. Images should be at least 150 DPI at final print size. CMYK and RGB are both fine, though printed colour can look different from your screen. Allow a 2 mm bleed beyond the trim edge, and keep text and graphics at least 10 mm inside the trim edge. Send files by email, WhatsApp or a shareable link. Print Lion sends a proof, and printing starts only after you approve it.
Common questions
What is perfect binding?
Perfect binding means the pages are glued together at the spine and held inside a flat cover, like a paperback. The spine can carry the title.
What kinds of books suit perfect binding?
Novels, textbooks, reports and manuals all suit perfect binding. Magazines can also be printed this way.
What is the minimum order for perfect bound books?
The minimum order is one book.
How much do perfect bound books cost?
The price depends on the size and quantity of your book. Send Print Lion your size and quantity to get a quote.
How long do perfect bound books take?
Orders are ready in 1 to 2 days once your artwork is correct and approved. Artwork problems or a request for a physical colour sample can add time.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes. Delivery to all counties in Kenya is available, and you can also collect from the Print Lion office.
What file types can I send?
You can send PDF, high-resolution TIFF, JPEG, PSD, or AI and other vector files. Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher files are not accepted, and neither are Canva or Google Docs links.
Will I see a proof before printing?
Yes. Print Lion sends a proof, and printing starts only after you approve it.
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