Square Perfect Bound Books break away from standard paper sizes, pairing equal-sided pages with a flat glued spine to create the kind of book people expect from a gallery shop or a design studio.
The square page is a design statement before you’ve printed a word. Photographers use it for portfolios because images sit centred with even margins on every side. Brands use it for lookbooks and coffee-table style pieces because the format signals care. It also mirrors the square crop that dominates social feeds, so campaign imagery drops in without recomposition. Add the square spine of perfect binding and the whole object is geometric, balanced and built to be displayed face-out.
Choose the print spec to match the job. Black only keeps text-led books economical, full colour CMYK serves photography, matched Pantones lock brand colours in place, and up to 6 colours (CMYK plus 2 Pantones) handle the most demanding artwork. Covers print outside only or double-sided, and inner covers on a square book make natural homes for captions, credits or an introduction.
For pages and covers, pick silk, gloss, uncoated or recycled stock in weights from 90gsm to 250gsm, with Conqueror CX22 as a textured cover-only option that suits the premium end of square book printing.
Cover finishing is where a square book earns its display spot:
Start your square perfect bound book printing in four steps:
Order your Square Perfect Bound Books today and give portfolios, lookbooks and brand books a format that gets displayed, not filed. Send artwork at checkout or afterwards by email.
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*PUR uses a Polyurethane reactive glue that is much stronger than standard EVA glue used in perfect bound
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GSM (grams per square metre) refers to the ‘weight’ or density of the paper stock. Lower GSM grades are more flexible, while higher grades are more sturdy and durable.
Better Printing can provide a wide range of paper stocks, from 90gsm (the same paper weight as typical office/household printer paper) to 450gsm (known as cardstock and commonly used for business cards).
To help you with the design process, we’ve included handy templates in the Templates tab. Each template is based on the actual dimensions of your products, so they provide the perfect blank slate to start your artwork design. Simply click to download and follow the read-me instructions included in your download files!
Need more help with your design? Leave it to us – with a team of graphic design specialists in-house, we can provide stunning artwork to match your requirements. Call us to find out more!
The team at Better Printing will always let you know about any serious issues with your design in advance of any printing work. You’ll be emailed a PDF proof of your design before it goes to print, and hard copy proofs can also be supplied if necessary – just call us on 023 8087 8037 to request yours.
We’ve also provided accurate templates for your artwork, which you can access via the Templates tab. As long as your design matches the template dimensions for your chosen product option, you can’t go wrong.
Artwork for your print run can be uploaded at the checkout page. Please supply your artwork files in PDF format – if you need help, our friendly team will happily guide you through the artwork submission process.
Free delivery is included with all standard Better Printing orders for complete peace of mind.
Yes! Simply provide your delivery address list at the checkout stage and let us take care of the rest.
(Additional charges may apply – for more information, call our friendly team on 023 8087 8037.)
Each order will be different depending on the items and quantities being printed but a lead time of between 5 to 7 working days is typical. We can usually be flexible so if you have a specific delivery deadline, please let us know at the time of placing your order.
Once your order has been dispatched, we’ll let you know via email; and the following day you’ll receive an email or text from your courier with tracking details and your one-hour delivery window.
Need your order urgently? The team at Better Printing can provide a flexible service and fast turnaround to help you meet key business deadlines. Call us on 023 8087 8037 to discuss your requirements.
If your delivery window falls on an hour when you’ll be unavailable, you can reschedule the window to a more suitable time. Details of how to do this will be included in the text or email you’ll receive on your delivery day.
If you still miss your delivery, your courier will leave a card at your address with details of how to collect your order.
Better Printing is committed to reducing its environmental impact. Take a look at our Environmental Policy page for more information.
We’re not just printers — we’re a part of your project. Better Printing is backed by the Inprint Group, a 20,000+ sq ft facility in Southampton offering full design and print production under one roof.
We’ve been in commercial print for over 30 years. That experience means we can help with every step — from artwork advice and choosing the right materials to recommending the best format for your message. Our team knows square booklet design inside out and can guide you toward the perfect result.
Every job is handled with care by a friendly, knowledgeable team that values clear communication and solid results. Whether you’re running a nationwide campaign or launching your first square booklet, we treat every project like it matters — because it does. If you need expert advice on square perfect bound book binding, we’re here to help.
