CTC Book World prints books in short runs from 30 copies for authors, self-publishers and publishing houses, from Rs 0.38 per page for black and white and Rs 0.85 per page for colour. Print what you can sell now, and reprint when you need more.
What Print on Demand Means Here
Some companies use "print on demand" to mean one copy printed each time a reader orders online. We do it differently, and it is worth being clear about it.
- You order in batches, starting at 30 copies.
- You reprint whenever stock runs low, in any quantity from 30 upward.
- There are no plates, so you can correct or update the book before any reprint.
- Your money is not locked in a thousand unsold copies.
Book Printing Price
| Printing type | A4 size | A5 size |
|---|---|---|
| Black and white pages | Rs 0.42 per page | Rs 0.38 per page |
| Colour pages (4 colour) | Rs 0.90 per page | Rs 0.85 per page |
Rates are on 70 GSM paper. Other sizes, such as 6x9 inches, are priced in your quotation, along with the cover, binding and lamination. GST is extra as applicable. Send your book details and you will have a finished per-copy price within 30 minutes during working hours.
For Authors and Self-Publishers
- No publisher needed: you can print your own book directly with us
- Author copies: a first batch for your launch, reviewers and early buyers
- Paperback or hard bound: perfect binding for paperbacks, hard bound for a premium edition
- A cover that sells: art card cover with lamination and spot UV
For Publishers
- Test a new title: print a short run before committing to a large one
- Keep slow sellers available: reprint backlist titles in small batches
- Move to offset when a title takes off: the same company runs offset presses for bulk runs
- Direct dispatch: printed copies can go straight to your distributor or bookseller
What to Send Us
| Item | What we need |
|---|---|
| Inside pages | One print-ready PDF in the final book size |
| Cover | A separate PDF with front, spine and back |
| Book details | Size, number of black and white and colour pages, quantity |
| Choices | Paper, cover board, binding and finish |
If your book has an ISBN and barcode, place them in your cover file and they will print as supplied. You approve a PDF proof before printing starts.
Printing in India for Readers Abroad
CTC Book World exports to customers in India, Nepal, USA, Canada, UK, Europe, UAE, Gulf, Africa and Afghanistan. Authors and publishers outside India can print with us and have the books shipped. Freight is charged extra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I print my book without a publishing company?
Yes. Authors can print directly with us. You send the print-ready files and we print and bind the books.
Q: Can I print just one copy or ten copies of my book?
Our minimum is 30 copies. A printed sample copy can be arranged on request before the full run, and it adds time to the schedule.
Q: Can I reorder my book later?
Yes. Reprints can be ordered at any time from 30 copies, and you can send a corrected file for the reprint.
Q: Do you print hard bound books?
Yes. We offer perfect binding for paperbacks and hard bound for premium editions, along with centre pin and spiral.
Q: Do you arrange the ISBN or design the book?
We print from your ready files. The ISBN is obtained by the author or publisher and printed as supplied in the cover file.
Q: At what quantity should I switch from digital to offset?
It depends on page count, colour and paper. Send your quantity and we quote both methods when offset could be cheaper, so you can compare.
Ready to print your book? WhatsApp the details to +91-9716178449 or email info@ctcbookworld.com. For all digital services, see our Digital Printing page.
Short run book printing, print on demand, self publishing book printing, low quantity book printing, book chhapai, kitab chhapai, meri book print karwani hai | Hindi: किताब छपाई, अपनी किताब छपवाना, सेल्फ पब्लिशिंग बुक प्रिंटिंग | Nepali: किताब छपाइ, थोरै प्रति किताब छपाइ | Bengali: বই ছাপানো, নিজের বই ছাপানো | Tamil: புத்தகம் அச்சிடுதல், பிரிண்ட் ஆன் டிமாண்ட் | Telugu: పుస్తకాల ముద్రణ, సొంత పుస్తకం ముద్రణ | Kannada: ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಮುದ್ರಣ, ಸ್ವಂತ ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಮುದ್ರಣ | Malayalam: പുസ്തക അച്ചടി | Gujarati: પુસ્તક છાપકામ | Marathi: पुस्तक छपाई, स्वतःचे पुस्तक छापणे | Punjabi: ਕਿਤਾਬ ਛਪਾਈ | Odia: ବହି ଛପା | Assamese: কিতাপ ছপা | Urdu: کتاب چھپائی، اپنی کتاب چھپوانا | Arabic: طباعة الكتب، طباعة عند الطلب | French: impression de livres, impression à la demande | Spanish: impresión de libros, impresión bajo demanda | German: Buchdruck, eigenes Buch drucken lassen | Portuguese: impressão de livros, impressão sob demanda | Swahili: uchapishaji wa vitabu | Dari / Pashto: چاپ کتاب، د کتابونو چاپ
