Printing hardback brochures
High-quality, sturdy and impressive: A hardback brochure combines your content with a sturdy cover and a high-quality, book-like appearance. At WENZEL, you can have hardback brochures printed and tailor the format, paper, cover and finish to suit your project – customised and with personal advice in Munich.
Personal consultation
Our graphics and layout service can assist you with design, customisation and preparation for print.
Tailor-made solutions
We produce hardback brochures in custom formats, sizes and bespoke designs.
Express production
If you need it done quickly, we’ll look into express production and agree the print run, binding and deadline with you.
From as little as 1 item
We produce hardback brochures from as little as one copy, making them ideal for one-off items and small print runs.
Why choose a hardback brochure?
A hardback cover protects the contents and gives your brochure a particularly high-quality, book-like appearance.
Customisable
The cover, format, paper and finish can be tailored to suit the content and the desired effect.
Book-like appearance
The hardback cover and closed spine give the brochure the look and feel of a high-quality book.
Format, paper and cover for your hardback brochure
The format, paper and cover all combine to determine the overall impact of the finished hardback. We tailor the production specifications to suit the content, intended use and desired appearance.
- Choose a format that suits the content
- Choose paper that suits the desired effect
- Customise the hardback
What is a hardback booklet?
Unlike softcover bindings, a hardcover brochure has a rigid cover. The front and back covers protect the inner pages and give the printed product a high-quality, book-like appearance.
At WENZEL, you can choose from a range of hardback brochures. The „Deluxe“ hardback is handcrafted with sturdy cardboard front and back covers. Alternatively, the „Standard“ hardback version is available with a clamped binding.
What sort of content is hardback suitable for?
Hardback is particularly suitable for more extensive or particularly prestigious content that is intended to be presented to a high standard and used over a longer period. This includes, for example, corporate presentations, annual reports, documentation, and high-quality product and reference brochures.
Hardback or another type of binding – which is best for your brochure?
Not every project requires a hardback cover. The length, intended use and desired effect determine which type of binding is most suitable.
Wire stitching
The classic solution for compact brochures. The pages are stapled along the spine, resulting in a slim printed product that is well suited to company information, product presentations, events or marketing materials.
Typical of: Information, product and event leaflets
Wire-O / Spiral binding
With Wire-O binding, the pages are held together by a wire spiral. This makes it particularly suitable for content that is frequently opened and used, such as training materials, presentation documents or work documents.
Typical of: Training courses, presentations, reference works
Adhesive binding
With adhesive binding, the pages are firmly glued to the cover along the spine. This produces a sturdy booklet with a closed spine – ideal for longer texts.
Typical of: Product catalogues, annual reports and comprehensive company brochures
Softcover
With softcover binding, a flexible cover encloses the inner pages and forms a closed spine. It is particularly suitable for high-quality, book-like brochures.
Typical of: Corporate, image and presentation brochures
Calendar binding
With calendar binding, the pages are bound in such a way that they are easy to turn and suitable for regular use. It is particularly suitable for calendars, planners and overviews.
Typical of: Calendars, planners, overviews
Still not sure?
Not sure yet which binding, format or paper is best suited to your project? Our team will offer you personalised advice and work with you to find the right solution for your brochure.
Klosterhofstraße 2, 80331 Munich
22 Münchner Freiheit, 80806 Munich
72 Thalkirchner Straße, 80337 Munich
Specialising in digital printing, large-format printing, signage and digitisation. Expert advice and high-quality printed products for private and business customers
Have hardcover brochures printed in Munich
If you have your hardback brochure printed by WENZEL, you don’t just get an online ordering process. You can discuss your project directly with our team, agree on materials and finishes, and collect your order from one of our three sites in Munich.
WENZEL has branches in the city centre, Schwabing and Ludwigsvorstadt. Companies in Munich and the surrounding area can also make use of the company’s own courier service. Provided the data is delivered on time and the order volume is manageable, same-day delivery is even possible in Munich.
Your benefits in Munich
- personal advice
- three locations in Munich
- Express production by arrangement
- Collection on site
- Our own courier service in Munich and the surrounding area
- Graphics and layout service
- Customised and bespoke products
Printing hardback brochures – here’s how it works at WENZEL
1. Specify the version
Select the format, paper, size and your preferred cover design. If you have any questions advise we would like to meet you in person.
2. Submit print data
Please send your print files via the WENZEL-Customer upload. If the design or cover isn’t finalised yet, our graphics and layout service is here to help.
3. Print, bind and receive
We will produce your hardback book in the agreed specification. You can then collect your order or choose a suitable delivery option.
FAQ – Having a hardback brochure printed
A hardcover booklet has a rigid cover that encloses and protects the inner pages. This gives the printed product a particularly sturdy, book-like appearance.
The cover, spine and inside pages should be planned together from the outset. Important content must be placed at a sufficient distance from the margins and the binding. For bound printed products, we recommend a margin of 2 to 2.5 cm at the binding edge; for design elements that extend to the edge, the bleed specifications also apply.
The exact dimensions of the hardback cover should be agreed with the chosen publisher before the final cover file is produced.
The main difference lies in the binding: hardback books have a rigid cover, whilst softback books have a flexible cover. This makes hardback books appear more sturdy and prestigious; softback books are lighter and more flexible. Our softback books have a wraparound cover, similar to that of a paperback.
DIN A4 and DIN A5 are versatile formats for hardback publications; however, the best format depends on the content. We offer a choice of DIN A4, DIN A5 and DIN A3, as well as portrait and landscape formats.
The choice of paper depends on the content, the number of pages and the desired feel. Publications with a high proportion of images may have different requirements to annual reports or extensive documentation. WENZEL offers a range of papers for digital printing, including various grammages, and can advise on the selection.
You can design the cover, format, paper and content to suit your project and then send us the print files. If you need assistance, our graphics and layout service can also take care of the design and preparation of the print files.
Yes, we produce brochures and bespoke printed materials, even in small print runs. For details of the specific hardback design and the required quantity, we recommend that you make an individual enquiry.
Whether express production is possible depends on the hardback finish selected and the size of the order. The more elaborately crafted WENZEL „Deluxe“ hardback is handmade and has a production time of 1 to 3 working days.
In thread stitching, folded printed sheets are bound together with thread to form individual sections, which are then assembled into a book block. This type of binding is particularly durable and can be combined with a hardback cover.
Do you have any questions?
We advise you personally.
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