{"title":"Booklets and Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"booklets-saddle-stitched","title":"Booklets - Saddle Stitched","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaddle stitching is the most practical binding method for booklets up to around 64 pages. Two staples through the spine, pages lie flat when open, and the binding holds together with regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover stock is heavier than internal pages giving structure and substance. A self cover option is available where the same stock runs throughout, which is a more economical choice for shorter runs. Economy and premium options quoted on every job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth knowing: saddle stitched booklets must have a page count in multiples of four. If your content does not land on a multiple of four, you will need to add blank pages to make it work. It sounds simple but it catches a lot of people out when they are planning their content. Get in touch and we will help you work it out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Print Guys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53503421153553,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/2921\/9857\/files\/booklets-saddle-stitched_800x800_47d07b2c-1766-4542-81ec-7f6d89540ae3.png?v=1778055350"},{"product_id":"booklets-perfect-bound","title":"Booklets - Perfect Bound","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect binding gives a booklet a flat square spine making it look and feel like a proper publication. Pages are glued at the spine and the cover wraps around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuits anything from around 40 pages upward and creates a result that sits on a desk or shelf with real presence. Economy and premium options quoted on every job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth knowing: you need enough pages for the spine to be wide enough to carry a title. Too few pages and the spine is too narrow to print on and looks unfinished. As a general rule, aim for at least 60 to 80 pages if you want text on the spine. Get in touch and we will calculate the exact spine width for your page count and stock choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Print Guys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53503421186321,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/2921\/9857\/files\/booklets-perfect-bound_800x800_b420a727-5af2-460d-8050-849e43e9322f.png?v=1778055352"},{"product_id":"booklets-wirebound","title":"Booklets - Wirebound","description":"\u003cp\u003eWirebound booklets lay completely flat when open. That sounds simple but it makes a real practical difference for training manuals, reference documents, and anything that needs to stay open on a desk while someone works from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwin loop wire in black, white, silver. Other colours may be available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth knowing: wirebound works particularly well in landscape format. The wire runs along the shorter edge and the booklet opens wide, which suits presentations, training guides, and anything with a horizontal layout. If your content has a natural landscape feel it is worth considering before you commit to portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Print Guys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53503421219089,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/2921\/9857\/files\/booklets-wirebound_800x800_9d89f83d-2b31-4679-805c-95ffe1e920df.png?v=1778055353"},{"product_id":"booklets-spiral-bound","title":"Booklets - Spiral Bound","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpiral bound booklets use a plastic coil through punched holes along the spine. They lay flat like wirebound but the coil is more durable and pages turn more smoothly for high-use documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood for manuals, recipe books, training guides, and reference documents that get picked up and put down regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth knowing: coil gauge matters. A coil that is too thin for a thick document will buckle and fail over time. When you enquire, tell us your page count and we will specify the right gauge for your document so it holds up to regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Print Guys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53503421251857,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/2921\/9857\/files\/booklets-spiral-bound_800x800_5b870adc-86e7-4540-a4a9-89fb9957bed2.png?v=1778055354"},{"product_id":"booklets-singer-sewn","title":"Booklets - Singer Sewn","description":"\u003cp\u003eSinger sewn binding is something most printers do not offer and even fewer promote. Visible coloured thread runs along the spine creating a handcrafted look that is hard to achieve any other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is genuinely impressive. Singer sewn costs more than standard binding methods and turnaround is longer. If you want something that looks considered and crafted, this is worth the investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth knowing: the thread colour is a design decision, not an afterthought. The stitching is prominent and visible along the spine so choosing a colour that contrasts with your cover turns the binding itself into a feature. Get in touch and we will talk through colour options before production starts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Print Guys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53503421284625,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/2921\/9857\/files\/booklets-singer-sewn_800x800_5db94028-106f-4f8d-9ed4-8507bcde2f68.png?v=1778055355"},{"product_id":"booklets-chicago-screw","title":"Booklets - Chicago Screw","description":"\u003cp\u003eChicago screw binding uses metal screw posts that pass through the document front to back. Pages can be removed and added which makes this the right choice for price lists, portfolios, menus, and any document that needs to be updated regularly without reprinting the whole thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver and black screw finish options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth knowing: the screw heads sit on the front cover and are clearly visible, so they are part of the design whether you plan for them or not. Silver suits clean minimal designs. Black suits darker or more industrial aesthetics. 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Good for corporate publications, premium yearbooks, coffee table books, and gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth knowing: the endpapers are a hidden design opportunity that most people leave plain. The inside of the front and back cover can be printed in a colour, pattern, or full bleed image and it creates a genuinely impressive moment when the book is opened for the first time. Get in touch and we will talk through the options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Print Guys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53503421350161,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/2921\/9857\/files\/hardcover-books_800x800_084b7d27-82c2-40c9-a414-349696fba712.png?v=1778055358"},{"product_id":"prospectus","title":"Prospectus","description":"\u003cp\u003eA well produced prospectus is often the first physical touchpoint between an institution and a prospective family, student, or client. 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