Book Printing – for Authors and Publishers
We are New Zealand's specialist book printer – we can print your paperback novels, photo books, biographies, recipe books, historical books and children's books. Benefit from our experience in book printing – you can trust us to assist you throughout the publication process.
As a trusted book printing specialist for over 20 years we have worked with authors and publishers throughout New Zealand to produce soft-cover paperback and hard-cover books using both digital and offset printing processes.
We offer a range of binding and embellishment options such as perfect binding or hard cover and case binding, and lamination with gold and silver metallic foiling.
Book printing benefits
Self publishing
If you're an author looking to get your publication into a bookstore, we can help. Our book printing service is focused on providing you with a quality end product you can be proud of.
Specialised paper stocks
The paper choice for your book is important for legibility and durability. We have a range of specialty paper stocks for book publishing, as well as the expertise to advise you on the most suitable paper options.
Book binding options
With so many binding options available, we'll give you expert advice and help you choose the best way to get your bookbinding done. Whether your book is a soft cover perfect bound, Japanese bound or case bound, we'll discuss the pros and cons of each method.
Specialty custom design
We're specialists in designing and creating bespoke formal books for special occasions. We've even produced a book that was given to Prince Charles as a gift.
Professional book covers
Embellishments such as foiling, spot UV, embossing and lamination have become the standard for professional books. Make your books stand out on the bookshelf with beautiful embellishments.
Economical short and long run options
We'll find the most economical solution for your book printing. Whether we print your books using digital or offset print, no job is too big or too small.
Printing FAQ
We make it easy for you to 
There are several ways to supply us with your print-ready files.
Yes. For future orders, our online ordering system 
Once your printing job is finished, we’ll dispatch your order on the same day, using the most appropriate delivery option. Or, you’re welcome to drop by and collect your order yourself.
Are you a book designer?
Our friendly print and prepress team can work directly with you to get the best book printing results from your file. We have the technical knowledge on how to properly optimise your files for our printing machines.
If you need some assistance with file set up, you can give us a call, or read our article for tips on preparing your Adobe files for print.
Talk to us today about how we can take the stress out of your book printing needs →
Get all your graphic design, printing, and mail work done by City Print in seamless fashion at the same time, under one roof. We’d love to help you out. – Clinton Riley, managing director