Perfect Bound Booklets
$3.73 – $36.24 inc. GST
Perfect bound booklets are glued into a square spine with PUR adhesive and a printed cover. From $321.02 inc GST for 10 copies.
$3.73 – $36.24 inc. GST
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Perfect Bound Booklets
Perfect bound booklets use a glued square spine rather than staples. The inside pages are secured with strong, flexible PUR adhesive, and one printed 250 GSM cover wraps around the front, the spine and the back. The square spine gives the finished booklet a book or magazine look.
They suit catalogues, magazines, lookbooks, yearbooks, zines, annual reports, programs and portfolios where you want a polished finish and more pages than a stapled booklet handles well. They are available in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and A5 (148 x 210 mm) portrait.
Ordering is simple: choose the size, inside stock, cover, laminate, page count and quantity, upload a print ready PDF, and approve the emailed proof before printing starts.
Specification
- Binding: perfect bound (PUR glued), with a square spine
- Sizes: A4 (210 x 297 mm) and A5 (148 x 210 mm), portrait
- Pages: 36 to 100 printed pages in steps of 4, including the 4-page cover
- Inside pages: 113 GSM Gloss, 128 GSM Matte, 150 GSM Gloss, 150 GSM Matte or 120 GSM Uncoated
- Cover: 250 GSM Gloss or 250 GSM Matte, printed in full colour on both sides
- Cover lamination: none, gloss, matte or velvet, on the outside of the cover
- Quantities: 10 to 2,000 per order
- Artwork: print ready PDF with 3 mm bleed
- Strong PUR binding: Perfect bound booklets use PUR adhesive to create a strong, flexible square spine with no staples.
- Book or magazine look: The square spine gives the finished booklet a book or magazine look on a shelf.
- Printed four page cover: One printed 250 GSM cover wraps around the front, spine and back, so the spine is part of the cover design.
- Two portrait sizes: Choose A4 (210 x 297 mm) or A5 (148 x 210 mm) portrait to suit catalogues, programs or zines.
- Five inside stocks: Gloss options make photos and colour pop, matte options give a soft low glare look, and 120 GSM Uncoated has a natural paper feel that is easy to write on.
- Laminate choices: Choose Gloss Outside, Matte Outside, Velvet Outside or None to control the cover finish.
- Proof before print: A digital proof is emailed for approval before any printing starts.
Product Details
Perfect Bound Booklets
Perfect bound booklets use a glued square spine rather than staples. The inside pages are secured with strong, flexible PUR adhesive, and one printed 250 GSM cover wraps around the front, the spine and the back. The square spine gives the finished booklet a book or magazine look.
They suit catalogues, magazines, lookbooks, yearbooks, zines, annual reports, programs and portfolios where you want a polished finish and more pages than a stapled booklet handles well. They are available in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and A5 (148 x 210 mm) portrait.
Ordering is simple: choose the size, inside stock, cover, laminate, page count and quantity, upload a print ready PDF, and approve the emailed proof before printing starts.
Specification
- Binding: perfect bound (PUR glued), with a square spine
- Sizes: A4 (210 x 297 mm) and A5 (148 x 210 mm), portrait
- Pages: 36 to 100 printed pages in steps of 4, including the 4-page cover
- Inside pages: 113 GSM Gloss, 128 GSM Matte, 150 GSM Gloss, 150 GSM Matte or 120 GSM Uncoated
- Cover: 250 GSM Gloss or 250 GSM Matte, printed in full colour on both sides
- Cover lamination: none, gloss, matte or velvet, on the outside of the cover
- Quantities: 10 to 2,000 per order
- Artwork: print ready PDF with 3 mm bleed
- Strong PUR binding: Perfect bound booklets use PUR adhesive to create a strong, flexible square spine with no staples.
- Book or magazine look: The square spine gives the finished booklet a book or magazine look on a shelf.
- Printed four page cover: One printed 250 GSM cover wraps around the front, spine and back, so the spine is part of the cover design.
- Two portrait sizes: Choose A4 (210 x 297 mm) or A5 (148 x 210 mm) portrait to suit catalogues, programs or zines.
- Five inside stocks: Gloss options make photos and colour pop, matte options give a soft low glare look, and 120 GSM Uncoated has a natural paper feel that is easy to write on.
- Laminate choices: Choose Gloss Outside, Matte Outside, Velvet Outside or None to control the cover finish.
- Proof before print: A digital proof is emailed for approval before any printing starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is perfect binding and what is PUR adhesive?
Perfect binding is a method where the inside pages are glued into a square, flat spine instead of being stapled. PUR adhesive is a strong, flexible glue that holds the pages and cover together.
How does the page count work?
The page count is the total number of printed pages, and the cover is 4 of those pages. A 36 page booklet has 32 inside pages plus the 4 page cover.
What are the smallest and largest page counts?
Page counts run from 36 to 100 pages in steps of 4. The cover is included within that page count.
Is the spine printed?
Yes, the spine is part of the printed cover. The one piece cover wraps around the front, spine and back, so the design continues across the spine.
Which inside stock should I choose?
Choose 113 GSM Gloss, 128 GSM Matte, 150 GSM Gloss or 150 GSM Matte for a coated surface with crisp colour, or 120 GSM Uncoated for a natural paper feel that is easy to write on. Gloss makes photos and colour pop, while matte gives a soft, low glare look.
What sizes are available?
Perfect bound booklets are available in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and A5 (148 x 210 mm) portrait only.
What do the laminate options do?
Laminate is applied to the outside of the cover only. Gloss Outside is shiny with richer colour, Matte Outside is a soft low sheen, Velvet Outside is a soft touch finish that feels smooth and silky, and None leaves the printed card bare.
How does perfect binding compare with saddle stitched booklets for page count?
Perfect binding suits longer page counts and is available from 36 to 100 pages, while saddle stitched booklets are better for shorter booklets. This page is the right choice when a stapled booklet cannot handle the page count.
What is the minimum order and what do 10 A4 booklets with 36 pages cost?
The minimum order is 10 copies. Ten A4 booklets with 36 pages cost $362.47 including GST with 150 GSM Gloss inside pages, a 250 GSM Gloss cover and no lamination.
Do prices include GST and delivery?
All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST. Delivery is not included in the booklet price; standard delivery is $10, express delivery is $15, and pickup from Oakleigh South, Victoria is available at no charge.
Related Products
Prices for popular sizes and quantities (inc. GST)
Priced for 150 GSM Gloss, 250 GSM Gloss, None, 36pp.
| Quantity | A4 (210 x 297 mm) | A5 (148 x 210 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $362.47$36.24 each | $322.89$32.28 each |
| 50 | $703.43$14.06 each | $520.69$10.41 each |
| 75 | $914.18$12.18 each | $639.88$8.53 each |
| 250 | $2,178.35$8.71 each | $1,399.03$5.59 each |
| 500 | $3,919.04$7.83 each | $2,437.05$4.87 each |
| 2,000 | $7,467.06$3.73 each | $5,318.93$2.65 each |
Prices checked 16 October 2026. Use the configurator above for any size, quantity or finish.
Delivery $10.00 standard / $15.00 express per order Australia-wide, 2-5 business days, free pickup from Oakleigh South.
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A perfect bound booklet has a glued square spine
A perfect bound booklet is a custom printed booklet with a square, flat spine. The inside pages are secured with PUR adhesive, a strong and flexible glue, and one printed 250 GSM cover wraps around the front, the spine and the back. There are no staples, so the finished piece has the book or magazine look that suits catalogues, magazines, lookbooks, yearbooks, zines, annual reports, programs and portfolios. Perfect binding keeps the spine square and the finished item shelf ready.
Sizes, page counts and inside stocks
Perfect bound booklets are available in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and A5 (148 x 210 mm), portrait only. The page count is the total number of printed pages, and the cover is 4 of those pages, so a 36 page booklet is 32 inside pages plus the 4 page cover. Page counts run from 36 to 100 in steps of 4.
Inside page stock options:
- 113 GSM Gloss: a shiny coated surface that makes photos and colour pop
- 128 GSM Matte: a smooth coated surface with a soft, low glare look
- 150 GSM Gloss: a heavier gloss coated stock with a shiny surface that makes photos and colour pop
- 150 GSM Matte: a heavier matte coated stock with a smooth surface and a soft, low glare look
- 120 GSM Uncoated: a natural paper feel that is easy to write on with a pen or pencil
The four coated stocks are the same as on the saddle stitched A5 booklets.
Cover stocks and laminate choices
Each booklet is finished with a 250 GSM Gloss or 250 GSM Matte cover, a heavier card than the inside pages, printed in full colour on both sides. The spine is part of the printed cover, so it carries the cover design across the front, spine and back. Laminate is applied to the outside of the cover only. Choose None to leave the printed card bare, Gloss Outside for a shiny finish with richer colour, Matte Outside for a soft low sheen, or Velvet Outside for a smooth silky soft touch finish. If you need an option that opens flat for workbooks and manuals, see wire bound booklets.
Quantities and order totals
The minimum order is 10 copies, and available quantities are 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 copies. All examples are order totals including GST. Unless stated, examples use 150 GSM Gloss inside pages, 250 GSM Gloss covers and no lamination: 10 A4 booklets at 36 pages are $362.47; 10 A5 booklets at 36 pages are $322.89; 10 A5 booklets at 64 pages are $358.11; 100 A5 booklets at 64 pages are $1,083.39; 250 A5 booklets at 64 pages are $2,036.39; 1000 A5 booklets at 64 pages are $4,853.18; 2000 A5 booklets at 64 pages are $7,157.87; 100 A4 booklets at 48 pages are $1,364.61; 100 A5 booklets at 100 pages are $1,407.21; 100 A5 booklets at 64 pages with Velvet Outside laminate are $1,133.72; and 100 A5 booklets at 64 pages with 120 GSM Uncoated inside pages are $1,086.72. The price shown on the page updates for every size, stock, cover, laminate, page count and quantity you select.
Artwork, proofing and delivery
Supply your artwork as a print ready PDF with 3 mm bleed. Artwork Fix, Custom Design, Redraw Logo and Logo Creation are available if you need design support. Before printing starts, a digital proof is emailed for your approval. Delivery is $10 standard or $15 express per order Australia-wide, and pickup from Oakleigh South, Victoria is available at no charge. For shorter A4 work, A4 booklets in the saddle stitched range are also available.