Why Are My Books Warped or Wavy?

During production and transportation, the paper and card used to make your books can be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity.

As with other printed paper products, this can sometimes cause:

• curling
• waviness
• movement in the text pages
• movement in the cover

These effects can happen during transit and do not necessarily mean the book is faulty.

How long can books take to settle?

If your books are affected, they may take up to 7 days to settle into their final state when stored correctly.

Some waviness may still remain after this because of the nature of the digital printing process.

How should I store my books?

To help maintain the quality of your books:

• do not place boxes directly on concrete or similar floors
• if storing books in an external building, place boxes on pallets or blocks
• do not stack boxes against exterior walls
• avoid areas with extreme temperature or humidity
• avoid storing books in attics, garages, basements or outhouses

Bookvault recommends a warm, dry, clean and stable environment between 18°C and 26°C.

Can Bookvault be responsible for damage caused by storage conditions?

Bookvault is not liable for books that have been stored incorrectly or for the effects that climate may have on books after they have been dispatched.

If you believe the issue is more than normal curling or waviness and may be a manufacturing fault, see:

My Bookvault Order Is Damaged or Faulty — What Should I Do?