Hardcover Books
A book-style crafted with magazine printed pages that curve at the spine like a beautiful classic bound art book. This book type is a low-cost option while still produced with quality materials and images printed on press-printed papers.
- Multiple cover styles, paper types, & debossing options
- Holds 10-75 Spreads, designed to start and end on a single side
- Online designer to layout spreads in minutes
Or Start from a Studio Project. All cover styles and sizes are available online. Learn more about ordering options.
ROES Ordering Information
Books
Orders placed directly to WHCC will come through our Remote Order Entry Software (ROES). ROES is not a design tool; therefore, you'll be uploading final spreads or pages in ROES to complete your order.
Use the Book Catalog to choose the style of Book you want to order and then select a size, cover option, paper option, and other features to start the order.
Learn how to get started with ROES Ordering
Shipping speed upgrades are available or drop ship directly to your client. Shipping Options
Make an impression by taking advantage of our specialty packaging options for this product.
Designing custom photo covers or pages? Be sure to use our Sizing Templates when preparing your order. Visit Downloads to access these templates.
Accepted Files
Prepare your work for printing by saving high-quality JPEG files with an embedded color profile.
- Export files tagged with an RGB Color Profile—P3, Adobe RGB, and sRGB are all great options.
- We recommend saving your files at a JPEG quality of 10 or higher in Photoshop, 90% in Lightroom, or the equivalent in your editing tool.
- Most products are printed at 300 DPI, and we’ll automatically resize your files for printing. For more precise control, you can resize your files and apply any sharpening before submitting.
There are several ways you can create and order your Hardcover Book.
Use our free Album & Book Designer
Create beautiful layouts in seconds with our free online designer. Click "Order Now" above or create a Studio Project to get started.
Sizing Templates & Photoshop
Use our sizing templates to create custom designs in Photoshop, then upload them to ROES or our online designer to order.
Sample Program
Turn your Albums or Books into a Sample for your studio. See our Sample Program for more details.
Swatch Kits Available
Want to see our cover materials with your own eyes? Swatch Kits are available for order via ROES. Visit our Samples page for more details.
About Hardcover Books
Our Hardcover books are created with flexible pages when a coffee-table book is required.
This style book is built to hold our max number of pages, allowing clients to order everything from their session.
Using a state-of-the-art press printing process to create book pages, our Indigos have a 200-year permanence rating. Smooth matte is also a favorite paper option for its soft-to-the-touch feeling. Pages are bound into the book by saddle-stitching and then covered with the same quality photo and fabrics used on Albums and Layflat Books.
Hardcover Books are sold as a lower-cost book option for clients, or as a book series to cover the baby plan sessions and to pair with their albums.
Sizes |
From 5×7" to 12×12" including square, horizontal, vertical options |
Cover Types |
4 cover styles including cameo, combo, full photo, or material covers |
Cover Materials |
Leather-like and fabric materials |
Endleaves |
A protective paper sheet in a smooth black finish |
Binding |
Saddle-Stitch Binding |
Paper Types |
Double-sided press printing with two paper options |
Debossing |
Choose between blind or a foil debossing option paired with available fonts or create a custom die |
Product Options
Cover Types
Choose from multiple cover styles for complete personalization to fit your brand's needs and make each client happy.
Full Material Cover
Let the cover say it all with a timeless fabric or leather Full Material Cover.
Custom Photo Cover
Design a Custom Photo Cover with your images or design, printed on a Lustre cover.
Cameo Cover
Give a sneak peek of the incredible images inside by adding a single square cameo to any fabric or leather cover.
Size Limit: Available on sizes 8×8" and larger
Single Image Cover
Double Image Cover
Combo Cover
A Combo Cover lets you display your custom image on the front with your choice of fabric or leather wrapping around the spine and the back, or you can create custom designs for both the front and back covers.
Add Stitching: Finish with optional black or white stitching where the material meets the image.
Cover Materials
Explore our collection of leather, fabric, and photo surface options to customize your cover.
Linens
100% natural linen is one of nature's sustainable eco materials and is soft to the touch with a natural weave and texture. Our linens create a non-leather, high-end, luxurious cover.
Cover Debossing
Debossing uses heat and dies to press customizable text into select cover materials using our font options. Choose between a blind, matte, or metallic foil with 4 location options to personalize your cover.
Please see our guidelines for details on debossing style limitations based on your material selection.
Front Cover
Cameo Front Cover
Back Cover
Debossing Locations
Each location allows for up to three lines of text. You have the option to add debossing to both the front and back of Full Material and Cameo Covers, and can select different debossing styles for each. Combo Covers can have back cover debossing only.
Front Cover Placements
- Center Center
- Bottom Center
- Bottom Right
Back Cover Placements
- Bottom Center
Authenia
Garamond Italic
Oswald
Quicksand
Available Fonts
Available fonts include Authenia, Garamond Italic, Oswald, and Quicksand.
Authenia and Garamond Italic are only available in our online designer.
Blind Debossing
Your message is pressed into the cover to create a distinct impression in the material without the use of foil or color. Available with the Oswald font for select material covers.
View our Debossing Guidelines for details on material limitations.
White
Black
Black or White Debossing
Black or white debossing has a matte appearance and is available with the Authenia, Garamond Italic, Oswald, or Quicksand fonts for select material covers.
View our Debossing Guidelines for details on material limitations.
Rose Gold
Gold
Silver
Foil Debossing
Foil debossing provides a metallic gold, silver, or rose gold finish. Available with the Authenia, Garamond Italic, and Quicksand fonts for select material covers.
View our Debossing Guidelines for details on material limitations.
Custom Debossing
Turn your logo or bespoke design into a custom die to deboss on material covers or inside endleaves.
- The die is kept in-house and can be added to any orders you select to receive custom debossing.
- Available in several locations on the front, back, or inside of your cover.
- Requires a one-time setup fee and additional lead time to have the die made.
Paper Types
Pressed printed papers are offered in this book line and will provide you with the same color-accurate images as all of our printing services. Choose between two finishes to complement your client's images.
Album & Book Papers
Press Semi-Gloss Paper
Press Printed text-weight paper that has a smooth surface and subtle sheen.
Weight
100# (150 GSM)
Print Method
Press Printed
Press Smooth Matte Paper
Press printed text-weight paper with a matte finish that feels soft to the touch.
Weight
100# (140 GSM)
Print Method
Press Printed
Magazine-Style Pages
Hardcover Books start and end with a single side smooth black endsheets to protect the pages inside.
Sample Books
Order a Sample at 25% off & show what you want to sell.
Having a physical sample can be one of the best sales tools. Each order will receive a foil-stamped "Sample" on the inside cover. Create your sample online through the designer or order directly through ROES.
Pricing
Allow for up to 75 spreads.
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Book Size |
Photo Cover |
Standard Cover |
Premium Cover |
Additional Spread |
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5×7 |
$55.30 |
$45.30 |
$66.30 |
$0.83 |
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8×8 |
60.30 |
50.30 |
76.30 |
0.83 |
|
8×10 |
60.30 |
50.30 |
76.30 |
0.83 |
|
10×10 |
77.50 |
66.50 |
108.50 |
1.65 |
|
12×12 |
89.50 |
79.50 |
141.50 |
1.65 |
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Photo Covers |
Custom Photo Cover |
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Standard Covers |
Fabric Collection, Vintage Leather Collection, Leatherettes and Faux Collection |
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Premium Covers |
Linen Collection, Silk Collection |
Make an impression by taking advantage of our specialty packaging options for this product.
- $5.50 when ordered with drop shipping to your client
- $8.50 when shipped back to your studio
Add a Cameo image to a Full Material Cover in 8x8" and larger for $15.00.
Combo Cover with Standard Cover Materials: Photo Cover Price +$10
Debossing can be added to most cover materials for $15 per location.
View our Debossing Guidelines for details on available styles, fonts, and material limitations.
Turn your logo or a unique cover design for a client into a custom die for an additional one-time setup fee and an average lead time of 2 weeks. Learn how to get started with Custom Debossing.
Deliver orders directly to your clients with our drop shipping service. No invoice will be included, and there is no mention of WHCC anywhere on the box or paperwork.
This service is available for $7.95 per order, with the option to upgrade shipping speeds in most areas.
Learn more about our Drop Shipping service.
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