Book Printers & Binders · Exeter, Devon
Est. late 1990s

Imprint Digital book printers & binders, Exeter

Specialists in book printing and book binding, producing thread-sewn, case-bound books entirely in-house at our Exeter facility. From 10 copies to 10,000 — no outsourcing, ever.

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4.9★
Google rating
132
Verified reviews
30+
Years in production
5 days
Typical turnaround
10+
Minimum copies
30+
Years in production
4.9★
Google rating · 132 reviews
5 days
Typical order turnaround
10+
Minimum copy count
Binding & printing

Commercial methods for
every specification

Every binding type produced entirely in-house at our Exeter facility — no outsourcing, complete quality control at every stage.

Case-bound book being inspected on the bindery line
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Case Binding

Our flagship offering. Thread-sewn hardback books with a full range of cover finishes including foil blocking, embossing, and spot UV. The gold standard for books requiring longevity and presence.

From 10 copies · In-house
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Thread Sewing

Using our Universe digital sheet-fed sewing machine, we produce thread-sewn books from as few as 10 copies — the strongest form of binding, ideal for annual reports, catalogues, and reference volumes.

Strongest binding available
Operator adjusting digital press control panel
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PUR Binding

Polyurethane reactive adhesive offers superior strength over standard perfect binding. Recommended for heavy-use publications, coated paper, and any book that needs to lie flat under repeated use.

Superior adhesion
Canon digital press running a book print job
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Perfect Binding

Cost-effective softback binding for novels, trade paperbacks, journals, and brochures. Clean, professional finish with same-quality digital printing from our Canon and Ricoh press fleet.

From 10 copies
Operator feeding a cover through the laminator
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Print Finishing

Foil blocking, embossing, spot UV, and lamination — all handled in-house. No third-party delays, no compromises on quality control or turnaround time.

All in-house
Freshly-bound books coming off the finishing line
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Custom Sizes

Any book size up to 320×320mm. Perfect for large-format photography books, coffee-table volumes, and bespoke editions. Spine width calculator and templates available on our resources page.

Up to 320 × 320mm
Print & finishing capabilities
Digital Printing
Foil Blocking
Fast Turnaround
Proof Copies
Spot UV
Embossing
Lamination
Eco Printing
UK Delivery
How we work

One team, one roof,
one production schedule.

Every book we make follows the same path through our Exeter facility — with the same team handling files, presses, binding and dispatch. For the full guided how to print a book walkthrough, see our book printing services page.

1

Upload your files

Submit your print-ready PDF via our secure file upload portal. Our team checks your files and flags any issues before we go to press.

2

Receive your proof

A physical proof copy is dispatched within 2 working days so you can hold and approve the book before committing to your full print run.

3

We print & bind

Following approval, your entire order is printed, bound, and finished entirely in-house at our Exeter facility. No outsourcing, ever.

4

Delivered to your door

Books are carefully packed and dispatched via tracked courier. Most UK orders arrive within 5–10 working days from order placement.

In production

The press doesn't stop.
Neither do we.

Every working day our Canon and Ricoh presses run continuously from 8am. Thread-sewn on our Universe machine, bound on the Digibook line, finished in-house. No queues. No outsourcing. No excuses.

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Why Imprint Digital

Complete in-house control
over every stage

Unlike most online print companies that outsource production, every book we make is printed, bound, and finished by our team on-site in Devon.

No outsourcing, ever

Every stage — print, bind, finish, pack — is handled by our own experienced team at our Exeter site.

Canon & Ricoh digital presses

Latest-generation equipment producing commercially comparable resolution, colour fidelity, and consistency.

Universe sheet-fed sewing machine

Thread-sewn books from just 10 copies — the gold standard of binding made available at short-run quantities.

Reprint guarantee

If any book fails to meet our standards, we reprint it at no additional cost or delay. No questions asked.

Personal service

Publishers, authors, and businesses have trusted us for over 30 years. We pick up the phone and answer emails promptly.

Production specifications
Minimum quantity10 copies
Maximum quantity10,000+
Maximum book size320 × 320mm
Binding typesPerfect · PUR · Thread Sewn · Case
Standard turnaround5–10 working days
Fast Track3–4 working days (+25%)
Paper stocks19 options, 70–170gsm
LaminationGloss · Matt · Soft Touch Matt
Cover finishingFoil · Emboss · Spot UV
LocationUpton Pyne, Exeter, Devon
Customer reviews

Trusted by publishers,
authors & organisations

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132 verified Google reviews
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★★★★★

"It's not just the product and the pricing, it's the way they are plugged into the whole book producing thing: they understand, they listen, they want to produce something you are totally happy with."

Martin Hollinshead
Book printer · Oct 2025
★★★★★

"Their quality remains consistent, regardless of the size and complexity of the project. I've never seen them cut a corner. It's because of this that they've remained my go-to printer for years."

James Fogarty
Repeat client · Oct 2025
★★★★★

"Imprint Digital are THE best printers out there. The quality and service is second to none. Plus they are always keen to work with tight deadlines. Five stars."

Vicky M Writer
Author · Oct 2025
★★★★★

"Imprint Digital really came through for us. We had a super tight turnaround and they pulled out all the stops. Sarah was amazing. We will be back — this time for a fiction first edition."

Cornelia Raubal
Publisher · Oct 2025
★★★★★

"Getting my first book printed was made very easy. Sarah was very helpful throughout the whole process with no pressure at all. I would highly recommend them."

Jack Roberts
First-time author · Aug 2025
★★★★★

"They offer a short book run which was great as I was creating a book for my Dad's 90th birthday. The book arrived in plenty of time and was perfect — exactly as I wanted."

Gill Waller
Personal edition · Jul 2025
The Imprint Digital team outside our Exeter production facility
About Imprint Digital

Book printers & binders
since the late 1990s

We started printing books for our parent publishing company, Imprint Academic, in the late 1990s. By 2007, we were producing books for well-known publishers and self-publishing individuals across the UK — based in Exeter with everything made on-site, no outsourcing.

Today, publishers, authors, businesses, and organisations trust us for quality they can rely on and personal service that's become increasingly rare. Whether you're researching UK book printing prices, want a guide to how much it costs to print a book, or are ready to get an instant book printing quote, the route is short and the answer is the same person you'd speak to about it.

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EstablishedLate 1990s, Exeter, Devon
Production100% in-house, no outsourcing
TechnologyCanon & Ricoh digital presses, Universe sewing machine, Digibook binding line
HoursMon–Thu 8am–4pm · Fri 8am–3pm
LocationUnit 1, Seychelles Farm, Upton Pyne, Exeter, Devon EX5 5HY
Contact+44 1392 851550  ·  [email protected]
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Example pricing
A5 · 100 pages · Mono · 200 copies
£2.17
per copy, incl. binding & delivery
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