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Paperback and Hardcover Books

Standout quality meets sensible pricing with formats made to show, share, and sell—perfect for self-published titles, portfolios, or passion projects.

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Open paperback book with images of a red vintage car and an urban street scene.

Paperback

Starting at US $3.99

What makes it unique

Bend it, pack it, ship it—this cover keeps up. Flexible, affordable, and ready for anything.
Closed ImageWrap hardcover book with a cover design featuring colorful fresh produce.

ImageWrap Hardcover

Starting at US $13.99

What makes it unique

Durable and beautiful with a matte or glossy finish that gives it that bookstore feel.
Open linen hardcover book with dust jacket featuring art with bold, colorful illustrations on both pages.

Linen Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Starting at US $15.99

What makes it unique

A matte or glossy dust jacket adds a sleek touch while protecting your book from everyday wear.

Why creators choose them

Close-up of stacked white book covers in different standard sizes.

Standard sizing options

Three universal sizes make them shelf-ready and shipping-friendly. Perfect for self-publishers.
Open book showing a full-page food photograph with text on the facing page.

More affordable paper types

Delivers deep blacks and vivid colors at a lower cost.
Open book with black-and-white illustrated line art on one page and text on the other.

Great for art or text

Ideal for books with a mix of images and words—or just words alone.

Books made with Blurb

Dark brown hardcover book titled 'Sonder' resting on cream knitted fabric surface.
@xir.diane
Open cookbook showing Tempe Mendoan recipe with golden fried tempeh dish and dipping sauce.
@canangsariexperience.bali
Young person in a baseball cap holding 'Food for Thought' cookbook outdoors in natural lighting.
@rohingyatographer
Person in beige hat holding up a paperback book titled, “Sights and Seens”.
@Nicholas Bailey
Person autographing cookbooks at a cafe table with white flowers, a sign of the cookie cookbook visible in the background.
@Secoyah Browne
Open book featuring black and white cyclist photography with a headline reading, “And it’s not even just bikes anymore”.
@Roy Symons
Open travel book displaying desert landscape with cactus plants and descriptive text.
@Michele DeVries & Mark Sprague
Close-up of open book showing colorful portrait photography pages of Iceland.
@Greg Lehming
Hands holding book with a white illustrated cover over a coffee cup on a striped placemat in a cafe.
@Jo Soeung
Modern architecture design book titled 'OUT' with colorful geometric cover design on white surface.
@Out in Architecture Editors
Smiling person in yellow jacket holding up a book outdoors in natural forest setting.
@Kathryn Ian Gentzke
Paperback book of photographs arranged on wooden surface with decorative elements.
@Margaret Williamson Bechtold

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Close-up of paperback book binding with a two-page photo spread of a classic blue car.

Paperback

Starting at US $3.99
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Close-up of an ImageWrap hardcover book binding with a seamless image of rolled pasta on one side and fresh ingredients on the other page.

ImageWrap Hardcover

Starting at US $13.99
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Sizes

5x8 in

6x9 in

8x10 in

5x8 in

6x9 in

8x10 in

Paper

Standard Black and White (50# White Uncoated, 75 GSM)

Economy Color (70# White Uncoated, 105 GSM)

Standard Color (70# White Uncoated, 105 GSM)

Standard Black and White (50# White Uncoated, 75 GSM)

Economy Color (70# White Uncoated, 105 GSM)

Standard Color (70# White Uncoated, 105 GSM)

Linen cover colors

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-

Endsheet colors

-

White

Minimum page count

24 pages

24 pages

Maximum page count

480 pages

480 pages

Book creation tools

BookWright by Blurb

Blurb Plugin for Adobe InDesign

Blurb Presets for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic

Blurb PDF Uploader

BookWright by Blurb

Blurb Plugin for Adobe InDesign

Blurb Presets for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic

Blurb PDF Uploader

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Design your book

We offer lots of ways to build your book. Choose from our free software or use ones you already have.
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Image of a paperback book open showing architectural designs. Icons for the BookWright by Blurb Desktop editor showing photos, layouts, book options, and background.

BookWright by Blurb

Our signature, free bookmaking software features custom templates and layout suggestions, plus quick and easy image retouching. It’s intuitive to use and loaded with extras.

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Plugins & more
Digital screenshot of Blurb’s Adobe plug-in options available with a children’s book project titled “One Big Zoo Family.”

Adobe Integrations

If you’re a fan of designing using Adobe products, we’ve got you covered with plugins and presets. Just download and go—everything seamlessly integrates.

  • Blurb plugin for Adobe InDesign
  • Blurb presets for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
  • Blurb PDF uploader

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FAQs and Helpful Tips

Are hardcover and paperback books the same as Blurb Trade Books?

Yes, they are. We've updated the product names, but these are the same formats previously referred to as Blurb Trade Books.

"Trade book" is an industry term for standard-format paperback and hardcover books—commonly used by self-publishers and traditional publishers alike to create books for general audiences.

What is the difference between hardcover and paperback books?

Hardcover books are bound with hard, protective covers and are typically more durable and premium-looking. Paperback books have flexible, soft covers and are lighter and more cost-effective.

Our hardcover books are available with an ImageWrap hardcover or a Linen hardcover with a dust jacket. Our paperback books are available with an ImageWrap softcover.

What type of book can I make?

Paperback and hardcover books are ideal for projects with a mix of images and words, or just words alone, including novels, memoirs, poetry collections, journals, notebooks, children’s books, how-to-guides and more.

What is the page limit for a paperback or hardcover book?

A paperback or hardcover book must have a minimum of 24 pages and a maximum of 480 pages.

How much does it cost to make a paperback book with Blurb?

The cost of a paperback book varies based on size, page count, paper type, and the number of copies printed. For example, a 5x8-inch paperback book starts at around $3.99, while the cost of a larger 8x10-inch paperback book starts at $6.99. Discounts start at 10 copies, with additional volume printing options available. For a custom estimate, try our pricing calculator.

How much does it cost to make a hardcover book with Blurb?

The cost of a hardcover book varies based on size, cover type, page count, paper type, and the number of copies printed. For example, an 8x10 ImageWrap hardcover book with 70# White Uncoated paper starts at $22.99, while the cost of a 5x8 inch hardcover book with a dust jacket starts at $20.99. Discounts start at 10 copies, with additional volume printing options available. For a custom estimate, try our pricing calculator.