What are duplex covers?

Duplex printing refers to printing on both sides of the cover.


This is currently possible on the following finishes from our UK facility;
Paperback
Saddle-stitched
Spiral Bound
Wire-bound

Please see below examples of how the pages should be presented.

Front Cover Example

Open Inside Cover Example

PLEASE NOTE

  • A single PDF file would be required to upload to Bookvault containing both the front cover and inside cover.
  • You must leave an allowance in the middle of the inside cover spine, this is usually 10mm wider than the spine width, if there is artwork content added, this would impact the adhesion on the glue and could result in the cover coming away from the text block.
  • At present, this is only available for Bookvault UK production, if the order is sent to Bookvault US, the cover would be produced single sided.