Perfect Bound (PUR) Lookbooks Printing
Capture your customers’ undivided attention from the moment they first encounter your work with our perfect bound lookbooks. This premium binding method uses strong adhesive to create a lookbook that withstands the test of time, allowing your hard work to be enjoyed for years to come.
The sleek finish exudes elegance, showcasing your product line or your creative work in the best possible light. From the robust cover that has the important role of protecting the inner pages to the glue that keeps the pages intact, perfect bound lookbooks are built to last, ensuring your work makes the right impression.
Perfect Bound Lookbook sizes available
| Size | Width (mm) | Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 210 | 297 |
| A5 | 148 | 210 |
| A6 | 105 | 148 |
| A7 | 74 | 210 |
| DL | 99 | 210 |
| Square – 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Square – 148 | 148 | 148 |
| Square – 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Square – 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Custom size | 105 | 297 |
| Custom size | 210 | 280 |
Binding options available
| paper weight ►Binding ▼ | 100, 115gsm | 130, 150gsm | 170gsm | 200gsm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stapled bound | 8 – 40 pages | 8 – 64 pages | 8 – 56 pages | 8 – 44 pages | |
| Perfect bound | 24 – 400 pages | 40 – 400 pages | 32 – 400 pages | 28 – 400 pages | |
| Wiro bound | 250 pages | 8 – 400 pages | 8 – 330 pages | 8 – 290 pages | |
Paper types available
- Silk
- Recycled
- Gloss
- Natural
- Uncoated
The Benefits of Online Perfect Bound Lookbook Printing
Simple ordering system
Cost effective prices
Amazing quality
Free artwork checking
Superb customer service
Need help?
Call us on:
0203 0341 612
to speak to our friendly customer service team.
Print Finishes
To learn all about our wide range of paper coating, lamination and UV varnish.
please click here.
How to upload your files
Please provide 2 print files for your perfect bound lookbooks as PDFs.
1. Cover file must include two spreads. Outer spread must include your front cover design, spine, and back cover design. Inner spread must include your inside front cover design, spine area (for gluing), and inside back cover design, although these can be left blank.
2. Inner file must include all pages in order as single pages, not spreads.
The maximum file upload is 2GB. Please contact our team if your file size is larger and we'll help you get your file into the workflow.
Please ensure that all fonts are embedded in your PDF file.
Colour
For best results, we recommend creating your artwork in CMYK Colour with 300dpi image resolution. Please be aware that uploaded RGB files will be converted to CMYK by our system, which may change some colours.
Black text should be set up with 100% black only to achieve the clearest printed text. If you are printing in greyscale, please set your artwork to greyscale prior to upload.
Cover
The cover of your perfect bound lookbook is made up of 2 spreads: the front cover, spine, back cover and inside front cover, spine area for gluing, inside back cover. Make sure you plan your covers accordingly.
If you choose to laminate your cover, only the outer spread will be laminated.
Bleed
For all pages in your perfect bound lookbook, we ask for a 3mm bleed. We also recommend a 3mm quiet area inside of the edges of your page designs. Please do not add any important content to these areas. We also recommend a 5mm quiet area from the binding edge of your inner pages.
Binding
Perfect bound is also known in the trade as PUR, which is an abbreviation of PolyUrethane Reactive adhesives. This is because perfect bound lookbooks have their inner pages glued into a flat spine. Keep in mind that if your lookbook contains too few pages, you may have to order it with stapled binding instead.
Spine for Perfect Bound
Perfect bound lookbooks have a spine. We’ll calculate the spine width for you and display it in the information section at the bottom of the configurator screen, so you can be sure to create the proper size print file. We do not ask for a separate Spine file. Please include your spine design in a spread as part of your Cover file.
Completing your order
Please ensure that you upload artwork in the correct size and with the correct number of pages before ordering. You can add pages in multiples of 4, but if you do not have enough content to fill them all, you must add blank pages.
Please thoroughly check your proof before completing your order.
A Real Perfect Bound Lookbook Printing Company
We created YouLovePrint to make professional perfect bound lookbook printing available to everyone online. As part of the PurePrint Group, we print everything ourselves in the UK on industry leading printing machines. Our team of print experts are committed to achieving the print quality that your perfect bound lookbooks deserve.
We ask for 2 PDF files to print perfect bound lookbooks. The Cover file requires 2 spreads (Outer cover and Inner cover). The Inner file must include all pages in order as single pages.
Yes, perfect bound lookbooks require a Cover file PDF of 2 spreads (Outer cover and Inner cover with spine). This is in addition to the Inner file which includes all pages in order as single pages.
For small runs, we tend to print your perfect bound lookbooks on HP Indigos for offset digital printing and for larger runs of 1,000+ copies, we use Heidelberg Speedmasters for offset litho printing. For more information, please see our plant list.
Yes. All our papers are FSC® certified, Pureprint Group is a CarbonNeutral® company and ISO 14001 Environmental Management certified. For more information, please see our sustainability accreditations.
Nope. You can enjoy full use of our web-to-print platform and customer services without paying a penny. You only pay when you’re absolutely ready to print.
Our web-to-print system accepts PDF files. For the best results, we recommend CMYK colour artwork with a 300dpi resolution. The maximum file upload is 2GB. Please contact our team if your file size is larger and we'll help you get your file into the workflow. Please ensure that fonts are embedded in your PDF. And please thoroughly check your digital proofs prior to printing.
Yes, please speak to our customer services team and they will be happy to supply a PDF or InDesign template for your chosen product.
Yes. Once you upload your artwork files, our online printing system has a proofing feature to help you check your proofs, flag any issues and ask our customer service team any questions you may have before you send your job into production.
If your lookbook is perfect bound, the system will calculate the spine width of your lookbook for you when you add pages to your order. You can also see the spine width at the bottom of the file upload screen.
No. Printed perfect bound lookbooks are exempt from VAT.
No, but please include your spine design in both spreads of your Cover file PDF.
Benefits of Ordering with YouLovePrint
Quality assurance
We only use the best printing technology, top of the range equipment with commercial grade paper to bring you high quality, premium print.
VAT
Many products such as booklets, flyers and leaflets are not subject to VAT. Although, some items including posters and postcards are. We will calculate this for you at the checkout.
Combined delivery
If you add multiple print jobs to a single order, we’ll combine your shipping costs. Click the Add to Cart button to view the total price, including delivery.
Free samples
If you’d like to see examples of our high quality printing, email us with your address and the printed items that you would like to receive.
Reviews
Perfect Bound Lookbook sizes available
| Size | Width (mm) | Height (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 210 | 297 |
| A5 | 148 | 210 |
| A6 | 105 | 148 |
| A7 | 74 | 210 |
| DL | 99 | 210 |
| Square – 210 | 210 | 210 |
| Square – 148 | 148 | 148 |
| Square – 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Square – 105 | 105 | 105 |
| Custom size | 105 | 297 |
| Custom size | 210 | 280 |
Binding options available
| paper weight ►Binding ▼ | 100, 115gsm | 130, 150gsm | 170gsm | 200gsm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stapled bound | 8 – 40 pages | 8 – 64 pages | 8 – 56 pages | 8 – 44 pages | |
| Perfect bound | 24 – 400 pages | 40 – 400 pages | 32 – 400 pages | 28 – 400 pages | |
| Wiro bound | 250 pages | 8 – 400 pages | 8 – 330 pages | 8 – 290 pages | |
Paper types available
- Silk
- Recycled
- Gloss
- Natural
- Uncoated
The Benefits of Online Perfect Bound Lookbook Printing
Simple ordering system
Cost effective prices
Amazing quality
Free artwork checking
Superb customer service
Need help?
Call us on:
0203 0341 612
to speak to our friendly customer service team.
Print Finishes
To learn all about our wide range of paper coating, lamination and UV varnish.
please click here.
How to upload your files
Please provide 2 print files for your perfect bound lookbooks as PDFs.
1. Cover file must include two spreads. Outer spread must include your front cover design, spine, and back cover design. Inner spread must include your inside front cover design, spine area (for gluing), and inside back cover design, although these can be left blank.
2. Inner file must include all pages in order as single pages, not spreads.
The maximum file upload is 2GB. Please contact our team if your file size is larger and we'll help you get your file into the workflow.
Please ensure that all fonts are embedded in your PDF file.
Colour
For best results, we recommend creating your artwork in CMYK Colour with 300dpi image resolution. Please be aware that uploaded RGB files will be converted to CMYK by our system, which may change some colours.
Black text should be set up with 100% black only to achieve the clearest printed text. If you are printing in greyscale, please set your artwork to greyscale prior to upload.
Cover
The cover of your perfect bound lookbook is made up of 2 spreads: the front cover, spine, back cover and inside front cover, spine area for gluing, inside back cover. Make sure you plan your covers accordingly.
If you choose to laminate your cover, only the outer spread will be laminated.
Bleed
For all pages in your perfect bound lookbook, we ask for a 3mm bleed. We also recommend a 3mm quiet area inside of the edges of your page designs. Please do not add any important content to these areas. We also recommend a 5mm quiet area from the binding edge of your inner pages.
Binding
Perfect bound is also known in the trade as PUR, which is an abbreviation of PolyUrethane Reactive adhesives. This is because perfect bound lookbooks have their inner pages glued into a flat spine. Keep in mind that if your lookbook contains too few pages, you may have to order it with stapled binding instead.
Spine for Perfect Bound
Perfect bound lookbooks have a spine. We’ll calculate the spine width for you and display it in the information section at the bottom of the configurator screen, so you can be sure to create the proper size print file. We do not ask for a separate Spine file. Please include your spine design in a spread as part of your Cover file.
Completing your order
Please ensure that you upload artwork in the correct size and with the correct number of pages before ordering. You can add pages in multiples of 4, but if you do not have enough content to fill them all, you must add blank pages.
Please thoroughly check your proof before completing your order.
A Real Perfect Bound Lookbook Printing Company
We created YouLovePrint to make professional perfect bound lookbook printing available to everyone online. As part of the PurePrint Group, we print everything ourselves in the UK on industry leading printing machines. Our team of print experts are committed to achieving the print quality that your perfect bound lookbooks deserve.
We ask for 2 PDF files to print perfect bound lookbooks. The Cover file requires 2 spreads (Outer cover and Inner cover). The Inner file must include all pages in order as single pages.
Yes, perfect bound lookbooks require a Cover file PDF of 2 spreads (Outer cover and Inner cover with spine). This is in addition to the Inner file which includes all pages in order as single pages.
For small runs, we tend to print your perfect bound lookbooks on HP Indigos for offset digital printing and for larger runs of 1,000+ copies, we use Heidelberg Speedmasters for offset litho printing. For more information, please see our plant list.
Yes. All our papers are FSC® certified, Pureprint Group is a CarbonNeutral® company and ISO 14001 Environmental Management certified. For more information, please see our sustainability accreditations.
Nope. You can enjoy full use of our web-to-print platform and customer services without paying a penny. You only pay when you’re absolutely ready to print.
Our web-to-print system accepts PDF files. For the best results, we recommend CMYK colour artwork with a 300dpi resolution. The maximum file upload is 2GB. Please contact our team if your file size is larger and we'll help you get your file into the workflow. Please ensure that fonts are embedded in your PDF. And please thoroughly check your digital proofs prior to printing.
Yes, please speak to our customer services team and they will be happy to supply a PDF or InDesign template for your chosen product.
Yes. Once you upload your artwork files, our online printing system has a proofing feature to help you check your proofs, flag any issues and ask our customer service team any questions you may have before you send your job into production.
If your lookbook is perfect bound, the system will calculate the spine width of your lookbook for you when you add pages to your order. You can also see the spine width at the bottom of the file upload screen.
No. Printed perfect bound lookbooks are exempt from VAT.
No, but please include your spine design in both spreads of your Cover file PDF.
Benefits of Ordering with YouLovePrint
Quality assurance
We only use the best printing technology, top of the range equipment with commercial grade paper to bring you high quality, premium print.
VAT
Many products such as booklets, flyers and leaflets are not subject to VAT. Although, some items including posters and postcards are. We will calculate this for you at the checkout.
Combined delivery
If you add multiple print jobs to a single order, we’ll combine your shipping costs. Click the Add to Cart button to view the total price, including delivery.
Free samples
If you’d like to see examples of our high quality printing, email us with your address and the printed items that you would like to receive.