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# 4edge: 4edge are UK-based market leaders in high quality digital short run printing of paperback and hardback books and journals in mono and colour. We serve clients nationwide with a focus on offering excellent production values and service, but at competitive rates. We also offer eBook conversion and distribution services and trade book binding.

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [How to Create and Publish Your Own Children’s Book](https://www.4edge.co.uk/blog/how-to-self-publish-a-childrens-book/): If you’re wondering how to self-publish a children’s book, this guide explains the full process step by step, covering everything from preparing your manuscript for print to understanding self-publishing and getting your book ready for readers.
- [Trim Sizes Explained: How to Choose the Best Size for Your Book](https://www.4edge.co.uk/blog/how-to-choose-the-best-trim-size-for-your-book/): When it comes to printing your book, size really does matter. Your chosen trim size, the final dimensions of your book once it’s been printed and cut, can affect everything from production costs and page count to how comfortable your book is to hold and how professional it looks on the shelf.
- [How to Write a Book While Working Full Time](https://www.4edge.co.uk/blog/how-to-write-a-book-while-working-full-time/): In fact, over 60% of published authors in the UK hold another job, proving that writing and working can go hand in hand with the right routine.
- [Hardback vs Paperback Books: Which Format Should You Choose?](https://www.4edge.co.uk/blog/hardback-vs-paperback-books/): Choosing between a hardback and a paperback might sound like a small design choice, but it can shape how readers connect with your book. Studies show that nearly 60% of readers judge a book’s quality by its physical feel, from the weight in their hands to the texture of the cover.

## Pages
- [Hardback Book Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-format-options/hardback-book-printing/): Hardback book printing with reliable UK production and expert support.
- [Estate Agent Brochure Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/estate-agent-brochure-printing/): Property marketing depends on speed and presentation. Buyers often make initial judgments within seconds, and printed materials remain one of the most effective ways to communicate key details to your customers. At 4edge, we provide estate agent brochure printing built for consistent results, fast turnaround, and professional output across every order.
- [Restaurant Menu Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/restaurant-menu-printing/): Your menu is one of the most used and visible materials in your business. It is handled daily, reviewed quickly, and relied on to communicate everything from pricing to brand identity. Research shows that menu design and presentation directly influence ordering decisions, making print quality an important part of the customer experience.
- [Order of Service Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/order-of-service-printing/): When organising a funeral or memorial, printed materials play an important role in guiding the service and helping people follow along. Many families choose printed orders of service not only for structure, but also as a keepsake. In fact, the majority of UK funeral services include printed booklets, as they provide both practical guidance and a lasting record.
- [Brochure Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-format-options/brochure/): Professional brochure printing is often the first physical point of contact between you and your audience. If done well, it builds trust, tells your story, and encourages action. At 4edge, we help you produce brochures that do exactly that, using modern digital printing and offering practical support at every stage.
- [Journal Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-format-options/journal/): A journal is made to be used, kept, and returned to over time. At 4edge, we help authors and publishers produce hardback journals that are practical and finished to a professional standard, ready for everyday use.
- [Saddle Stitched Book Binding](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-binding-options/saddle-stitched/): For publications under 64 pages, saddle stitch is one of the most economical and time-efficient binding methods in commercial print. This is why it’s still widely used for magazines, catalogues, programmes and slim publications.
- [Sewn Book Binding](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-binding-options/sewn-bound/): Some books are made to be read once. Others are made to last decades. Sewn book binding sits firmly in the second category. It’s widely regarded as the most durable binding method available, trusted by publishers, libraries and institutions where strength, flexibility and longevity genuinely matter.
- [Wiro Bound Book Binding](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-binding-options/wiro-bound/): Some documents are made to be used, not just read. With wiro bound printing, your book can stay open on a desk, fold back on itself, or handle regular hands-on use, without the risk of it falling apart. Wire-bound formats are one of the most practical choices for manuals, training guides, and notebooks because they allow pages to open a full 360 degrees without stressing the spine.
- [Book Binding Options for Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-binding-options/): The right binding can make or break a book. Industry studies consistently show that physical quality is one of the top factors influencing how readers perceive value and credibility, especially for self-published titles and professional publications. The binding you choose affects everything from usability to how confident your book feels in a reader’s hands.
- [Order Form](https://www.4edge.co.uk/order-form/)
- [Paperback Book Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/paperback-book-printing/): Paperback books remain the most popular choice for authors and publishers. Whether you’re a first-time novelist, an academic researcher, or an independent press, 4edge makes paperback book printing simple and stress-free. We combine modern digital technology with a traditional skillset to produce high-quality paperbacks in as few as 10 copies, helping you bring your ideas to market quickly and confidently.
- [A5 Hardback Book Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-format-options/hardback-book-printing/a5/): At 4edge we produce elegant, durable A5 hardbacks that enhance the perceived value of your work - ideal for high-value editions, academic titles, corporate projects or gift books.
- [A4 Booklet Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/booklet-a4/): At 4edge, we produce high-quality, durable booklets that combine precision finishing with flexible order sizes, helping businesses, organisations, and publishers present their content to the highest standard.
- [A4 Hardback Book Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-format-options/hardback-book-printing/a4/): Designed for projects that deserve to look exceptional and last for years, our A4 case-bound books are ideal for reports, manuals, and creative publications that need to make a lasting impression. Our goal is to make high-quality, reliable printing accessible, efficient, and personal for every customer we work with.
- [A3 Hardback Book Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-format-options/hardback-book-printing-old/hardback-a3/): Designed to create a visual impact and built for durability, our A3 hardback books are perfect for portfolios, exhibitions, and professional presentations where quality really matters. Combining precision printing with robust case-bound covers, we help you create books that look exceptional and stand the test of time.
- [Perfect Bound Book Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-binding-options/perfect-bound/): Combining a square spine with durable glued pages, perfect binding delivers the professional look and feel of a high-quality paperback. At 4edge, we use advanced digital printing and binding technology to produce perfectly finished softcover books that will impress, whether you’re printing a novel, brochure, report, or company catalogue.
- [A4 Perfect Bound Book Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-binding-options/perfect-bound/a4/): At 4edge, our A4 perfect-bound book printing service offers a softcover solution that combines style and durability. Ideal for company reports, product catalogues, training manuals and academic publications, A4 perfect-bound books provide that polished, professional look your audience will trust.
- [Get an Estimate](https://www.4edge.co.uk/get-an-estimate/): If you would like us to provide an estimate to print your book printing project then please complete our estimate request form below and we will come back to you as soon as possible with our quotation.
- [Our Terms and Conditions](https://www.4edge.co.uk/our-terms-and-conditions/): 1  DefinitionsIn these conditions "the company" means 4edge Limited and "the customer" means the person or company to whom this document is addressed. The goods are the goods (including an instalment of the goods or any part of them) and services which "the company" has contracted to supply in accordance with the conditions.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.4edge.co.uk/privacy-policy/): At 4edge we are committed to safeguarding and preserving the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what happens to any personal data that you provide to us, or that we collect from you whilst you visit our site. We do update this Policy from time to time so please review this Policy regularly.
- [FAQ](https://www.4edge.co.uk/faq/): If you would like to place an order then please complete our order form at https://www.4edge.co.uk/order-form.html
- [ebooks](https://www.4edge.co.uk/ebooks/): eBooks have become an important part of the book publishing landscape, and at 4edge we offer a complete service for the production of eBooks which cuts out the time and effort required to carry out the necessary work of conversion, publishing and distribution titles into a digital format which can be read by all eBook devices including Amazon Kindles, Sony E-readers and Nooks.
- [Upload a file](https://www.4edge.co.uk/upload-a-file/): If you do not want to upload your files to our FTP server (see below) then they can be sent using the secure upload facility via WeTransfer:
- [Book Printing Help](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-printing-help/): Please be aware that our preferred format for the supply of text files is a print ready PDF file and all our estimates are based on this. We reserve the right to charge for any extra work caused by poorly constructed or problem files.
- [Jargon Buster](https://www.4edge.co.uk/jargon-buster/): Book Printing Key Terms Explained - Jargon Buster Book Printing Key Terms Explained TermDefinitionBandingBanding is a series of lighter or darker bands or extraneous lines running across a print that are not part of the image.BarcodeA machine-readable representation of data. Developed by Bernard Silver, the barcode was inspired by Morse code with the dots and dashes extended into lines.BleedPrinted areas that extend beyond the ‘trim’, or the final finished size of the page. Without including a bleed, it is impossible to finish a job accurately and white edges will show where the pages are cut.BindingA print finishing process through which the pages of a publication are gathered and securely held together. See also Canadian binding, Perfect binding, PUR binding, Saddle stitched binding, Sewn binding and Wiro binding.BookA set of printed pages that are fastened along one side and encased between protective covers.BulkThe thickness of a sheet of paper. Generally speaking, paper with higher basis weight, as measured in GSM, has greater bulk but without the weight gain. Stock with greater bulk tends to feel more substantial between the fingers than typical printing paper.Canadian bindingA wiro-bound publication with a wraparound cover and an enclosed spine.CasedOur term for a hardback book.CMYK(Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black)CMYK is the abbreviation for the four process colours used in standard four-colour printing. Cyan, magenta, yellow and Key (ie black) are known as subtractive primaries. These colours provide the widest colour gamut with the smallest number of inks.Perfect (unsewn) bindingAn adhesive binding style where the backs of gathered sections are cut off and leaves are glued at the binding stage.RGBRGB (Red, Green, and Blue), is used for digital screens such as monitors, phones, and TVs. Colours in RGB are created by mixing light rather than ink, which can produce a wider and often brighter range of colours than is achievable in print.Sewn bindingAfter gathering the sections, a sewing machine inserts threads through the spine of each section and then uses further threads to join each section to the other, to form the book block. This is the strongest but most expensive form of binding.Saddle stitched binding4 page sections are bound together with wire stitches (staples) applied through the spine along the centrefold.Wiro bindingA spine of metal (wiro) rings, which binds a document and allows it to open flat.
- [Testimonials](https://www.4edge.co.uk/testimonials/): Testimonials See for yourself what our customers say about us “A high-quality product is of key importance to our clients, and we've been delighted by the number of compliments from authors who have commented on the premium quality and quick turnaround of 4edge's printing. 4edge have quickly become a trusted partner for us as publishers - everything from their customer service to the high-spec details of printing have been exceptional and Softwood Books has no hesitation in recommending them for premium printing services.“ Nathan, Softwood Books “Absolutely brilliant service. Both the product and the service are perfect. The team at 4edge is second to none. Excellent communication, option to review and amend the proof, top quality final product. Thank you, Carl, and everybody else involved”  Katalin Toth, Production Manager, Shepheard-Walwyn Publishers “Always happy to recommend Carl and the team at 4edge – they’re quick and efficient, friendly and well stocked, able to produce a broad range of formats and finishes to a great quality and in record time” Will Dady, Renard Press “We have printed with 4edge for years and Carl Joice and the team are totally reliable and helpful, and always print beautiful books. I’d recommend them wholeheartedly.” Janet, Honno Press “I’ve printed highly illustrated books with 4edge for many years now and it’s always a pleasure to work with them. The quality of the printing is always very high and the customer service from beginning to end is excellent. I look forward to working with them for many years to come.” Sarah, British Museum Company Ltd "We’ve been delighted with the consistently high-quality service from 4edge. Their print standards, attention to detail, and reliable communication make every project a smooth process from start to finish. Carl and the team are always a pleasure to work with, and we value their commitment to excellence in every book they produce." Zara Thatcher, Book Brilliance Publishing "Equipping Pastors Worldwide is a small charity supplying free resources to the poorest pastors overseas who have little or none. We go to 4edge for our regular publishing needs of books in English or other languages which we store at our UK warehouse. We receive excellent service helping us with the technical aspects of publishing and short deliveries with fair prices for small or larger quantities. Our rep, Carl, responds promptly and cheerfully to our requirements.
We have enjoyed a long and happy relationship." Mike Taylor, Head of Resources, EPW “4edge is a vital asset to any busy publisher. Proactive, quality-driven and professional, they work efficiently to create beautiful books. 4edge feels like an extension of Wordville’s team and we are always thrilled at how they take such care with small and large printing jobs, whatever the deadline. I’d highly recommend 4edge – in fact we’d be lost without them.” Lucy George, publisher, Wordville “4edge was recommended to me when I first launched my small publishing endeavour in 2019. It deserves its good reputation for speed, carefulness, quality, and pricing. I commend the staff team: sales, printing, packing and accounts.
You will receive first-rate service.” Julia Cameron, Publisher, Dictum Press, Oxford “Just a brief note to say how much the presentation copy you prepared on our behalf was appreciated by the recipient. Please thank all the team involved.” Nick Lerwill, Managing Director, Ian Allan Publishing Ltd “Just a massive THANK YOU to you and your team for helping me with the surprise gift for my dad. The books look fabulous and they made my dad cry! He was really touched. Thank you so much for doing such a great job and all your assistance. I couldn’t have made it without you!” Anna “Thanks for your help in getting our book printed. Looking forward to working with you on future projects.” Inved Publishing “Just to say how pleased we are with the “Tales” printing. Many thanks for a great production – and very swift.” Liz Bee “The books are excellent – and they came so quickly – we are very pleased with them. Please pass on our grateful thanks to everyone involved.” Stella Duff, International Whaling Commission “We’ve just received the books and we are very happy with your level of professionalism. Everything is fine.” Emilio Arda “The books have just arrived and they look fantastic. Many thanks for an excellent service and we look forward to working with you again.” Bob Scarlett – OMRS “4edge delivers high quality book printing whilst being flexible and responsive to our needs. Reliability and service underpin 4edge’s offering and I would thoroughly recommend them.” Rob Burleigh – Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing “4edge offers competitive prices without a loss of service. Delighted to work with them.” Tony Gray – WordsbyDesign “Not once have I ever been let down by 4edge which has leading-edge technology producing great books with a fast turnaround.” Dave Worth – Policy Press “Excellent service and incredibly fast turnaround: on occasions within 24 hours!” Martin Klopstock – Kogan Page “4edge took care of everything from the moment we rang – it was great service.” The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) “I have always had good service for 4edge, double quick when I needed it. They even manage to make us aware of errors we made, before they produced the proofs.” Ken Baker – St Jerome Publishing “4edge excels with a complete service – I’m a satisfied customer.” Jonathan North – European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies “Incredibly fast turnaround – ordered the books yesterday at 1.30 and they were here next day. Great service – thanks!” Editorial Production Manager of Oneworld Publications “Anybody can call themselves a book printer these days, but few have the expertise to deliver the required high quality for mono and colour like 4edge.” Archaeopress Limited “I have been using 4edge for several years now and they have never let me down. Always professional in their approach, they combine high quality, attention to detail and competitive pricing with outstanding customer service and I would never hesitate in recommending them.” Head of Production at Boydell and Brewer “4edge is second-to-none in book printing for quality, service and customer relations. I have no hesitation in recommending them.” Director at Country Books “Not once have I ever been let down by 4edge which has the best digital book printing presses and produces great books.” John Roost – Managing Director at 4word Limited “4edge is a revelation: helpful, efficient and amazingly quick. Its books are beautiful.” Joan Osmond – Author
- [Book Printing Quote](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-printing-quote/): In the meantime you can use our get an estimate page or contact us for more information
- [Blog](https://www.4edge.co.uk/blog/): 4edge Blog
- [About us](https://www.4edge.co.uk/about-us/): Established in 2003, 4edges’ co-founder David Button realised that book production requirements were changing; publishers were demanding less in terms of quantity and more in terms of services. Keeping their titles in print became a challenge and therefore more reliance on technology was needed to ensure efficiencies whilst maintaining high quality expectations.
- [Contact us](https://www.4edge.co.uk/contact-us/): Tel: 01702 200243
- [Self-Publishing Guide](https://www.4edge.co.uk/self-publishing-guide/): Self-publishing is now a mainstream route for authors. Around a third of all e-book sales in the UK are self-published, and estimates suggest there are more than 750,000 self-published books in the UK today. In the past five years alone, self-published e-books have grown by 68%. This guide explains how to self-publish a book in the UK step by step, and shows how 4edge can help you print, bind and distribute your work with confidence.
- [Paperback Book Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-format-options/paperback-book-printing/): Paperback book printing with flexible options, reliable UK production and expert support.
- [Book Format Options for Printing](https://www.4edge.co.uk/book-format-options/): At 4edge, we help you choose the best fit based on your content, purpose, and audience - then deliver a finished product you can be proud of.
- [Home](https://www.4edge.co.uk/): With 20+ years at the forefront of UK digital printing, 4edge delivers flawless production and has helped publishers and authors bring their books to life.
- [Sample Page](https://www.4edge.co.uk/sample-page/): This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: