A Decade of Excellence in Hardcover Book Production
For over 10 years, Kase Printing has offered in-house hardcover binding services, establishing ourselves as leaders in custom hardcover book printing. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that every print job meets the highest standards of craftsmanship.

State-of-the-Art Hardbound Book Production
We utilize the top-notch GP2 short-run case binding system, comprised of the SC-3 case-making unit, Praleg Casing-In unit, and Praform case-forming unit. This advanced equipment allows us to produce premium casebound books with superior strength and durability.
G7 Color Management
and Registration
We employ state-of-the-art G7 Color management systems to ensure consistent, vibrant color throughout your project. Our tight press registration guarantees crisp, clean type—even in challenging reverse layouts—and flawless reproduction of intricate details in images and crossovers.
Superior PUR Binding and Finishing
Our PUR adhesive binding system provides unparalleled durability, particularly crucial for coated stock. We pay meticulous attention to folding accuracy, spine integrity, and trim precision, ensuring your book not only looks impeccable but stands up to frequent use.
Exacting Standards in Cover and Dust Jacket Production
From foil stamping to embossing, every element on your cover is executed with precision. Our dust jacket application is always on point, complementing the carefully crafted case binding beneath.
We know you have an eye for quality and can spot the difference between good and exceptional. At Kase Printing, we consistently deliver the latter, ensuring that every hardcover book that leaves our facility is a testament to the craft of fine printing.
Print a Hardcover Book That Stands Out
Expert Assistance Throughout the Manufacturing Process
Our professional hardcover book printing services cater to a diverse clientele, including corporations, university presses, professional associations, hybrid publishers, custom publishers, and educational publishers. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products that meet each client's unique needs.


Flexible Trim Sizes
for Every Project
We offer a wide range of trim sizes in both portrait and landscape/oblong orientations:
Portrait Orientation
Landscape/Oblong Orientation
Hardback Book Formats
Choose from a range of our popular hardcover formats, including:
Each option provides a unique look and feel, ensuring your hardbound book stands out on any bookshelf.

Get Personalized Service for Your
Hardcover Book Project
When you choose Kase Printing, you'll receive customized and personalized attention from our dedicated Account Managers, who will guide you through the entire hardback book printing process, choosing printing options from binding to book design. Here's more on what sets our print services apart:


Binding Options That Ensure Durability
Our PUR (polyurethane reactive) adhesive binding system guarantees that both uncoated and coated text stock titles are bound using the toughest adhesive available. The perfect binding ensures your hardcover book's pages are bound securely for long-lasting quality, making it ideal for frequently used books or those that need to withstand the test of time.

Personalized Account Manager
Working together with you throughout the manufacturing process, our Account Managers ensure that our final book product will exceed your expectations on every hardcover book project you produce with Kase.

Expert Assistance with File Preparation
We help you navigate important details for your print file, including bleeds, board and hinge allowances, spine bulks, and cover design considerations. Our team's expertise ensures that your project is set up correctly from the start, minimizing potential issues during production.

Short-Run Capabilities for Your Unique Needs
We specialize in short-run hardcover book printing, offering consistent, high-quality production values, on-time and on-budget delivery, and a hassle-free production process. This makes us an ideal partner for projects requiring smaller quantities without compromising quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hardcover Books
To guide you through our hardcover bookbinding services, we've answered some of the most common questions we receive. From understanding the strength of our binding options to ensuring the quality of your finished product, our FAQs offer valuable insights.
If you need further details, don't hesitate to request a quote.
The interior is the same size for both the softcover and hardcover versions. You simply need to design the cover for a hardcover book. Contact us for a cover design template for accurate spine and cover size. References for file creation available on our website. https://www.kaseprinting.com/file-downloads/downloads/
Hardcover books provide a perceived higher value and a timeless look. They are often used for children’s books, novels, yearbooks and coffee table books.
We offer in-house Gloss, Standard Matte, and a Soft Touch Matte lamination.
A dust jacket, often known as a book jacket, is a flat text-weight cover with 3”-4” flaps that wrap around the cover of your hardcover book. Contact us for a cover design template for accurate spine and cover size.
Lamination is a protective coating that allows a cover to last longer and provide a more finished look.
A hardcover book is constructed of a text block, a PUR adhesive perfect binding, a combined end sheet, 88pt Boards (front/back and spine), and either a printed 1-piece text weight paper cover or a 1-piece foil-stamped cloth cover.
The best time to use hardcover binding is when you are retailing your book and want to offer both hardcover and softcover versions or you want to showcase your printed materials using a higher-end bookbinding style.
Hardcover book printing is often used when producing children’s books, novels, yearbooks, memoirs, and coffee table photo books.