Perfect Bind Booklets
Perfect bound booklets
Print perfect bound booklets with a clean square spine for catalogs and guides. Confirm paper, page count and cover options in Los Angeles.
Confirm the paper and page count before calculating spine width. Supply cover and interior artwork to the approved template, keeping critical content clear of the binding edge.
Compare Saddle Stitch Booklets, or call (323) 549-9444 to discuss your project.
Perfect bound booklets in Los Angeles
Print perfect bound booklets with a clean square spine for catalogs and guides. Confirm paper, page count and cover options in Los Angeles.
Confirm the paper and page count before calculating spine width. Supply cover and interior artwork to the approved template, keeping critical content clear of the binding edge.
For a related option, explore Saddle Stitch Booklets. Design Printing in Los Angeles can help you review the artwork and production requirements before approval.
Custom Catalogs & Booklets
Showcase products, services and ideas in a professionally printed full-color catalog or booklet. Choose your size, paper, cover and binding to create anything from a compact sales booklet to a polished 96-page catalog.
Turn Pages Into a Sales Tool
Catalogs give customers a tangible way to explore your brand.
Show More Products
Combine photography, specifications and pricing in one piece.
Strengthen Your Brand
Create a polished presentation customers can keep and revisit.
Highly Customizable
Choose size, page count, paper, cover and binding.
Catalog & Booklet Sizes
Choose a compact handout or a traditional full-size catalog.
5.5" × 8.5"
Compact size for guides, programs and promotional booklets.
6" × 9"
Popular mid-size format for catalogs and informational books.
8.5" × 11"
Traditional full-size format for detailed product catalogs.
Choose Your Binding
Select the construction that matches your page count and presentation.
Saddle Stitch
Folded sheets are stapled through the center spine. A practical, clean binding for booklets and catalogs.
8–96 Pages
Perfect Binding
Pages are gathered and secured with adhesive inside a wraparound cover, creating a clean flat spine.
48–96 PagesSelf Cover or Plus Cover
Choose a consistent paper throughout or add a heavier cover.
Self Cover
Cover and interior pages use the same paper stock for a flexible, consistent finish.
Plus Cover
Pair your interior pages with a heavier cover for added structure and presentation.
Popular Paper Stocks
Choose gloss, matte or uncoated surfaces to match your design.
100 lb Gloss Book
Smooth, shiny 5 pt stock for rich photography and vibrant color.
70 lb Smooth White
Bright 5 pt uncoated stock with a clean writable surface.
80 lb Gloss Book
Lightweight 4 pt gloss paper that reproduces vibrant colors.
80 lb Matte Text
Crisp white 4 pt paper with a softer matte appearance.
100 lb Gloss Cover
Flexible but sturdy 10 pt cover with strong color reproduction.
14 pt Gloss Cover
Thicker glossy cover with high-gloss UV coating.
14 pt Uncoated Cover
Natural writable surface with a substantial feel.
100 lb Matte Cover
Crisp white 10 pt cover with a refined matte finish.
Product Specifications
The essential catalog options in one place.
| Specification | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Finished Sizes | 5.5" × 8.5", 6" × 9", 8.5" × 11" |
| Saddle Stitch Pages | 8–96 pages |
| Perfect Bound Pages | 48–96 pages |
| Interior Papers | Gloss, Matte and Uncoated options |
| Cover Style | Self Cover or Plus Cover |
| Popular Interior Stock | 100 lb Gloss Book |
| Matte Interior Option | 80 lb Matte Text |
| Cover Options | 100 lb Gloss, 14 pt Gloss, 14 pt Uncoated, 100 lb Matte |
| Orientation | Vertical or horizontal depending on configuration |
| Binding Edge | Side bound or top-edge stitching options |
Artwork Safety, Trim & Bleed
Set up every catalog page correctly before printing.
LOGOS & IMPORTANT
CONTENT INSIDE
SAFE AREA
0.125" Bleed
Background images and colors should extend through the bleed area.
Trim Line
This indicates where the finished page will be cut.
Safe Zone
Keep text, logos and essential graphics safely inside the trim.
Correct Page Order
Submit pages in numerical reading order from front to back cover.
Artwork & File Setup
Prepare high-resolution print-ready files before production.
| Artwork Requirement | Recommended Setup |
|---|---|
| Preferred Catalog File | Single PDF with pages in numerical order |
| Alternative Submission | ZIP folder containing individually named PDF pages |
| Accepted Formats | TIF, TIFF, EPS, AI, PSD, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG or PDF |
| Color Mode | CMYK |
| Minimum Resolution | 350 DPI |
| Maximum Upload | 75 MB |
| Bleed | 0.125" |
| Background Artwork | Extend through the bleed line |
| Critical Content | Keep inside template safe zone |
| Page Order | Front cover → interior pages → back cover |
Ideal For
Professional multi-page materials for sales, education and branding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What catalog sizes are available?
Popular sizes include 5.5" × 8.5", 6" × 9" and 8.5" × 11".
What is the most popular full-size catalog?
8.5" × 11" is the standard full-size catalog format.
How many pages can a saddle-stitched catalog have?
Saddle stitching is available from 8 through 96 pages.
When should I use perfect binding?
Perfect binding is available for 48–96 page catalogs and provides a flat glued spine suitable for thicker publications.
What is a self cover?
A self-cover catalog uses the same paper stock for the cover and interior pages.
What is a plus cover?
A plus cover uses a heavier paper stock for the outside cover than the interior pages.
What paper is recommended for colorful catalogs?
100 lb Gloss Book is a popular choice for vibrant images and glossy catalog printing.
What paper works for a softer matte appearance?
80 lb Matte Text provides a crisp white surface with a softer matte finish.
How should I submit my catalog artwork?
A single PDF containing all pages in numerical order is the simplest production setup.
How much bleed is required?
Use 0.125" bleed on pages where artwork or background colors extend to the finished edge.
What resolution should my artwork be?
Raster artwork should be prepared at a minimum of 350 DPI and in CMYK color mode.
Put Your Products in Their Hands.
Design Printing creates professional catalogs, booklets, magazines and product guides with full-color printing, multiple paper stocks, custom covers and saddle-stitch or perfect binding.
