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Book Formats

Through digital and print-on-demand (POD) technology, we can offer our authors three distinct formats for their books.

Book Binding Sizes and Types

iUniverse publishes trade paperback books in perfect-bound format, a type of book binding that uses glue to hold the pages and cover together (typical of most professional books found in stores). We also publish hardcover books in two trim sizes: 5.5" x 8.5" or 6" x 9". We do not publish wire-o, plasticomb, three-ring, nor spiral-bound books.

The chart below lists the binding and paper options available to you at iUniverse:

Trim Sizes and Interior Paper Options

Paperback Sizes and Options
Trim SizePaper SpecificationsPaper Color
5" x 8"55 lb, acid-free, lignin-freeWhite or Crème
5.5" x 8.5"55 lb, acid-free, lignin-freeWhite or Crème
6" x 9" 55 lb, acid-free, lignin-freeWhite or Crème
7.5" x 9.25"50 lb, acid-free, lignin-freeWhite
8.25" x 11"50 lb, acid-free, lignin-freeWhite
Hardcover Sizes and Options
Trim SizePaper SpecificationsPaper Color
5.5" x 8.5"55 lb, acid-free, lignin-freeCrème
6" x 9" 55 lb, acid-free, lignin-freeCrème

Book Covers

Paperback book covers are printed in full color on 80 lb white enamel cover stock. Hardcover dust jackets are printed in full color on white matte 100 lb text paper stock.

iUniverse Packages

Premier Pro $1,299

Our most comprehensive publishing package.

Select $599

An economical choice to bring your book to market quickly.

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