Printing your book
Your Kinbook PDF is print-ready. It's formatted as a US Trade paperback (6×9 inches / 152×229 mm) with proper margins, page numbers, and a clean typographic layout using the Literata typeface.
You can print it at home, at a local print shop, or through an online service. Here's what you need to know.
PDF specifications
- Page size
- 6 × 9 inches (152 × 229 mm)
- Format
- US Trade paperback
- Interior
- Black text with colour photos
- Margins
- Built in (wider on the spine side for binding)
- Typeface
- Literata, 10.5pt
Recommended printing services
Australia
Officeworks
Upload your PDF to the photo books section. Choose a custom-size book or the closest standard size. Available in all Australian stores with in-store pickup.
Momento
Australian photo book printer with high-quality stock. Their Pro range supports custom PDF upload. Good option for a premium finish.
International
Lulu
Print-on-demand service with worldwide shipping. Upload your PDF, choose US Trade (6×9"), select paper stock and cover type. Single copies or bulk orders. This is the service we'd recommend for most people.
Blurb
Another well-known print-on-demand option. Supports PDF upload in Trade Book format. Good for hardcover editions.
Local print shops
Any print shop that does short-run book printing can work with your PDF. Ask for perfect binding (glued spine) or saddle stitch (stapled) for shorter books. Give them the page size (6×9") and let them know the margins are already set for binding.
Tips for a great result
Paper stock. For a book with photos, choose a heavier paper with a matte or satin finish. 100gsm+ uncoated or silk stock looks and feels good. Glossy paper works for photos but can look cheap for text-heavy books.
Cover. Most services let you design a cover or use a simple template. A plain cover with the book title works well — the content is what matters. If the service asks for a separate cover file, use the first page of the PDF as a reference for the title.
Ordering multiple copies. If you're printing copies for the whole family, print-on-demand services like Lulu offer volume discounts. A typical Kinbook prints for around $10–20 per copy depending on page count and paper quality.
Proof copy. Order a single copy first to check the result before ordering in bulk. Paper weight, colour reproduction, and binding quality can vary between services.
If you run into trouble with printing or have questions about the PDF format, email kinbook@dpinkerton.com.