Book Formats
Through digital and print-on-demand (POD) technology, we can offer our authors three distinct formats for their books.
Paperbacks
Our paperback books are formatted as trade paperbacks featuring better production quality, a larger size, and a higher retail price than a mass-market paperback format. Paperback formatting is standard for all of our publishing packages. More ›
eBooks
An eBook is a completely electronic version of a book that can be downloaded to a single computer. Digital eBook formatting is included in the pricing of our Premier Pro, Premier, Select, Express and Poetry packages. More ›
Hardcovers
Our hardcover books feature a durable cloth binding, an embossed spine, and a full-color dust jacket, allowing room for descriptive copy about your book and your author biography on the inside flaps. Hardcover formatting is included in the pricing of our Premier Pro package and is available as an add-on feature in our Premier, Select and Poetry packages. More ›
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 We do not publish wire-o, plasticomb, three-ring, nor spiral-bound books.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
| Trim Size | Paper Specifications | Paper Color |
|---|---|---|
| 5" x 8" | 55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free | White or Crème |
| 5.5" x 8.5" | 55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free | White or Crème |
| 6" x 9" | 55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free | White or Crème |
| 7.5" x 9.25" | 50 lb, acid-free, lignin-free | White |
| 8.25" x 11" | 50 lb, acid-free, lignin-free | White |
| Trim Size | Paper Specifications | Paper Color |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5" x 8.5" | 55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free | Crème |
| 6" x 9" | 55 lb, acid-free, lignin-free | Crème |
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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