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Activity & Puzzle Book Printing

★★★★★ 4.9 · 136 Google reviews · made in-house in Exeter

Pages to puzzle over, write on and come back to.

Print activity books and puzzle collections for children or adults, from word searches and quizzes to mazes and drawing prompts. Choose a page size with room to work, paper suited to the activity and a binding for the way the book will be used. Made in Exeter, from 10 paperbacks or 25 hardbacks, with a free digital proof.

1 Activity book size and layout

Start with A4 for generous grids and writing space, or compare smaller trims for a compact puzzle collection.

Format printed and bound in Exeter
Size custom trims available

2 Activity book cover and binding

Compare paperback and hardback editions. Leave room at the spine so every puzzle is comfortable to use.

Binding
Your cover
Rigid boards, cased in on our Kolbus line
Choose what wraps them:
260gsm laminated card, printed full colour
Every paperback cover; choose how it feels:
How it feels
Finishes

3 Paper for the pages

Start with uncoated paper and test it with the pencils or pens your readers will use.

Paper
Weight
The page is shown on the stock's own shade. Want to feel them instead? Free sample pack

4 Pages and colour

Count puzzle pages, instructions, answer sections and intentional blanks, including blank reverse sides.

Pages
mono pagescolour pages= 96 pages
Inside extras
Illustrative The Curious Mind paperback with a blue, cream and yellow puzzle-inspired cover
Illustrative The Curious Mind paperback with a blue, cream and yellow puzzle-inspired cover A printed paperback showing a flexible laminated cover and square spine An open sewn hardback showing an alternative binding construction

First image: illustrative cover design, not customer work or an exact preview of your specification. Other images show real paperback and hardback construction examples.

100 copies
£2.76 a copy
£276.09 for 100 books
plus £30.00 UK delivery
Total£306.09
Same book, per copy
Tap a run size to reprice.
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Prices valid for 30 days · no VAT on printed books
★★★★★ "It was my first time printing books with Imprint, and I had a really good experience. The books came out just as I expected, and they were packed…" MoMo Pethan · Google review · Read 136 more →

5 Choose your run

Every run size from 10 copies (25 for hardbacks) is priced live, with a free digital proof on every order.

Per-copy price at each run size. Tap a bar to switch.

For hardback orders, the printed proof is a plain-cover paperback with a separate sample of your cover. About proofs.

Your activity book specification
Size
Pages
Printing
Paper
Binding
Cover
Spine width6.9 mm
Cover spread432.9 × 303.0 mm cover, with bleed
Weight per copyabout 336 g bound and finished
Extras
Copies
ProofFree digital proof
Turnaround5 to 7 working days from proof approval; delivery additional
Estimated dispatch

Need a short stapled activity book? Compare booklet printing. For colouring-led collections, see colouring book printing.

DESIGN YOUR BOOK

Still working
on your cover?

Show readers what is inside. Bring your activity-book title, illustrations and cover dimensions together in our cover tools.

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All the Miles Home, an example paperback cover The Little Moon Explorer, an example paperback cover The Seasonal Kitchen, an example paperback cover
Example designs. Make something that feels like you.
Customer showcase

Real books, real authors, real reviews.

Every book here was printed and bound in our Exeter bindery for the person named, from 10 copies up. Under them, some of the people we printed for, with their copies. The reviews are pulled live from our Google listing, word for word.

4.9★★★★★136 Google reviewspulled live from our listing · read them all →
Susannah's Kitchen, printed and bound by Imprint Digital
Susannah's KitchenPrinted case, gloss, colour throughout
The Potioneer's Pocketbook, printed and bound by Imprint Digital
The Potioneer's PocketbookBottle-green cloth, gold foil blocking
Find My Happy by R. J. Dandy, printed and bound by Imprint Digital
Find My HappyR. J. DandySquare children's paperback
Ode to my Youth by Petra Cotoiu, printed and bound by Imprint Digital
Ode to my YouthPetra CotoiuPaperback, matt lamination
The NBA in the 1980s by Nathaniel Oakley, printed and bound by Imprint Digital
The NBA in the 1980sNathaniel OakleyLandscape printed case, gloss
TEN by Clover Brook & Dave Rickman, printed and bound by Imprint Digital
TENClover Brook & Dave RickmanBlack cloth, gold foil title

Some of the people we printed for

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Terry Lander with their book RUN
Terry LanderRUN
Lee Jackson with their book Get Good at Life / Get Good at Parenting
Lee JacksonGet Good at Life / Get Good at Parenting
Janine Coombes with their book The Easy Yes
Janine CoombesThe Easy Yes
Tracey Cheyne with their book Angels of Mine
Tracey CheyneAngels of Mine
Anne Holloway with their book Writer Types
Anne HollowayWriter Types
Geoffrey Pocock with their book Pen-Y-Gwryd Hotel
Geoffrey PocockPen-Y-Gwryd Hotel
Alwyn Marriage with their book The Elder Race
Alwyn MarriageThe Elder Race
Marion van Eupen with their book Brighid Unravelled
Marion van EupenBrighid Unravelled
Nimmi Harlow with their book Outsider Looking In
Nimmi HarlowOutsider Looking In
Dithering Caps with their book three poetry collections
Dithering Capsthree poetry collections

What the people behind the books say

Newest first, from Google →
MP
MoMo Pethana month ago on Google
★★★★★

It was my first time printing books with Imprint, and I had a really good experience. The books came out just as I expected, and they were packed really carefully for delivery. Happy with the service and the quality!

JW
J Wa month ago on Google
★★★★★

Brilliant company, which I highly recommend for any printing task, large or small.

SB
Sheila Blanning2 months ago on Google
★★★★★

I would give 10 stars if I could. This was my first foray into preparing a book myself for self publishing. In the past we have paid a designer a vast amount which wasn’t a cost effective option for this project. Riley at Imprint was endlessly helpful and patient and we have ended up with a very professional product at an incredibly reasonable price. What is even more outstanding is that I approved the final PDF on Wednesday and received the books on Friday!

SA
Sally A-E3 months ago on Google
★★★★★

I'm delighted with the whole printing experience with ImprintDigital. In a book with many colour photos and detailed technical illustrations, the printing quality is absolutely superb, with bright, true colours, sharp details and a high-quality glossy texture. The ordering process was simple and email responses were fast, friendly and professional..A delivery issue caused by another company was handled swiftly and elegantly. I highly recommend ImprintDigital.

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For curious readers of every age

Make room for a challenge.

Puzzle collections

Word searches, crosswords, sudoku, quizzes and logic challenges, with clear grids and a carefully checked answer section.

Children's activity books

Mazes, matching games, drawing prompts and mixed activities. Give instructions, illustrations and writing spaces enough room for the intended age group.

Visitor and event activities

Create an activity collection for an attraction, holiday programme, family event or community project, with your own theme and illustrations.

An independent puzzle series

Print a first volume or a new edition in a consistent size. Compare quantities for direct sales, a launch or a repeat run.

The detail

Preparing an activity or puzzle book

Paper readers can use

  • Start with uncoated paper for pencil or pen activities.
  • Test the chosen stock with the actual pens and pencils your readers will use.
  • If artwork is single-sided, include blank reverse pages in the PDF and page count.

Room for grids and answers

  • Check grid lines, clue numbers and small type at the final printed size.
  • Keep puzzles and writing areas clear of the inner margin.
  • Allow enough space for handwriting, drawing and any instructions.

A binding for the activity

  • Compare paperback and hardback for a collected edition.
  • For a slim stapled activity book, compare booklet printing.
  • If the book must lie completely flat or fold back, ask about Wire-O binding.

Check every puzzle

  • Solve each puzzle and match it to the correct answer before supplying the files.
  • Check page references, repeated puzzles and the sequence of difficulty levels.
  • Review the interior PDF and a proof at the final trim before approving the run.
Questions

Activity and puzzle book printing FAQ

How much does activity book printing cost?

The price depends on your size, page count, paper, colour, binding and quantity. Use the calculator above for your activity book or puzzle collection. Compare the same specification at different quantities; delivery and optional proofs are itemised separately.

How many activity or puzzle books can I print?

Paperbacks start at 10 copies and hardbacks at 25. This suits a first edition, an event run or copies for a particular group, with larger quantities available in the calculator.

Can you print word searches, crosswords, sudoku and quizzes?

Yes. Supply the puzzles and answers as a finished interior PDF, plus a separate cover file. Check every solution and page reference before sending the files, then review small numbers and fine grid lines at the final printed size.

What paper should I choose for writing and drawing activities?

Uncoated paper is a useful starting point. This calculator opens on 100gsm opaque paper, but the right choice depends on the activity and the pens or pencils used. Compare a paper sample before ordering. No paper choice here guarantees that marker ink will not bleed through.

Can the activity book contain both mono and colour pages?

Yes. Enter the number of black-and-white and colour pages in the calculator, then supply the final sequence in your interior PDF. Include title pages, instructions, answers and intentional blanks in the count. Keep fine puzzle lines and small text clear and legible.

Can I print activities on one side of each sheet?

Yes. Put blank reverse pages into the interior PDF and include them in the page count. A page is one side of a sheet. If readers use marker pens, a separate protective backing sheet can help protect the next activity.

Which binding works for an activity book?

Paperback and hardback suit collected editions. For a short stapled publication, see booklet printing. For pages that must lie completely flat or fold back, ask about Wire-O binding. Sewn sections can help a book open more easily, but do not guarantee a completely flat opening.

Can I check a proof before the full print run?

A digital proof is included and a printed proof is optional. Check the trim, grid size, instructions and answer sequence carefully. A printed proof also helps you assess the paper with the intended writing tools. See proofs and author copies for the available options.

How it works

From quote to your finished activity books.

01

Get a quote

Build the spec above, size, pages, paper, quantity, and the price updates as you go.

02

Upload files

Print-ready PDF preferred: the free file check flags resolution, colour and bleed issues.

03

Review proof

Free digital proof of cover and interior: we never print your run without your approval.

04

Printing

Covers and interiors printed in Exeter on presses profiled for accurate colour.

05

Bind & finish

Your book is bound, trimmed and finished to the approved specification.

06

Dispatch

Wrapped, boxed and dispatched via DPD or pallet courier, UK and overseas.

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British Printing Industries Federation Independent Publishers Guild Alliance of Independent Authors

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