Premium Softcover Book with Folding Flap

A French-language self-help book “Surmonter La Trahison” designed for mass-market retail distribution. The project focuses on a premium paperback structure with folding flaps, offering a professional, bookstore-quality feel while keeping production cost-efficient.

Design Goal:

To produce a clean, elegant softcover book that enhances the author’s visual branding and delivers a tactile, premium reading experience. The folding flap adds both aesthetic and functional value, often used for author introductions and publisher information.

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Structural & Craft Highlights:

  • Perfect bound paperback with French-style folding flaps on both sides.
  • High-gloss laminated cover with rich CMYK tones to achieve vibrant contrast on dark backgrounds.
  • Sturdy 250 gsm cover stock ensures durability while maintaining flexibility.
  • Smooth inner pages for comfortable long-form reading.
  • Precisely aligned trimming and spine for a professional retail finish.

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Printing & Material Details:

  • Size: 148 × 210 mm (A5)
  • Cover: 250 gsm coated art paper with glossy lamination and 80 mm folding flaps
  • Inner pages: 80 gsm beige offset paper for improved readability
  • Printing: 4C/4C CMYK offset with G7 calibration for color accuracy
  • Binding: Perfect bound, PUR glue
  • Finishing: Gloss lamination, sharp folding edges
  • Packaging: Shrink-wrapped with carton protection

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Production Timeline:

  • File proof & pre-press: 3 days
  • Printing & binding: 7–9 days
  • Finishing & QC: 2 days
  • Total lead time: Approx. 14 working days

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Finished Size & Application:

  • Trim size: 148 × 210 mm
  • Page count: 200–250 pages
  • Application: Paperback novels, self-help books, memoirs, or business publications
  • Market: Bookstores, online retailers, and independent author editions

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