Our newest book customization available from 48 Hour Books is book edge printing. And great news for 2026 - we are now offering edge printing for paperback books! You can create a fully custom design that is printed directly on your book’s cut edges for hardcover and paperback books.
Special Savings! When you order 100 or more books, you’ll automatically receive 25 additional books FREE. New for 2026: We now offer significant savings on color printing for all book quantities, as well as large book orders over 500 books. You will receive additional price breaks on orders of 500, 1,000, 2,500, and 5,000 books. No coupon necessary; the discount will automatically apply for you at checkout.
At 48 Hour Books we help self-published authors turn their manuscripts into professional, bookstore-quality books they are proud to share. We are also known within the industry for customizations and special edition options authors can add to their books to help them stand out in stores and online.
Diamond 3D Foil - give text and design elements a shiny, raised metallic highlight that turns any cover into one that will really grab your reader’s attention. Learn More
Edge Printing – give your book the look of custom sprayed edges without having to do it yourself. You can create a fully custom design that is printed directly on your book’s cut edges. Learn More
Inside Cover Printing – you can add text and images to the inside cover of your paperback, coil bound or saddle stitched books. Learn More
Custom End Sheets – you can add text and images to the inside cover of your hardcover books. Learn More
Dust Covers – removable, heavy paper covers that protect beautiful heritage-style fabric and leather hardcover books from dust, grease, residue, and incidental damage. They are typically printed in full color, and many dust jackets show off textural accents or shiny foil treatments. Learn More
Leather and Cloth Covers – for gorgeous, professional, heirloom-quality books. Choose from pebbled leather, a linen weave, or an acrylic-coated alternative. Learn More
Reformatting services – our in-house graphic designers model your interior on the styles of best-selling authors. You can also request custom reformatting: Learn More
Book cover design – work with our graphic designers to develop a custom cover for your book. Choose one of our cover design templates and have our design team customize it with text and images you provide or work closely with a designer to create a one-of-a-kind cover from scratch. Learn More
ISBNs & Barcodes – Request an ISBN and/or barcode when you fill out our online order from. We will send you the form to fill out and acquire it from Bowker for you to make the process seamless. The ISBNs belong to YOU and not us. Learn More
Free book templates – use our free downloadable book layout templates and simply type your manuscript right into the template. The templates will already have the page size and margins set up correctly. Learn More
We are known for our customer service. When you create an account with us, you get a dedicated customer service representative who will be familiar with every aspect of your order from specs and options to pricing and timing. We are available by phone, email, or chat during regular business hours and we’re happy to answer your questions. One of our on-staff graphic designers will be your dedicated pre-press technician. They will check your files for layout or printing mistakes, setup proofs for your review, and handle any design or formatting requests. Contact Us
For over 40 years 48 Hour Books has been bringing self-published authors’ visions to life with exceptional quality book printing. We have built a reputation for precision, quality, and unmatched customer service. We have printed millions of books for thousands of satisfied customers. Authors, businesses, and educators choose us for their self-publishing needs because they know they will receive high-quality books at a reasonable price, and we will make the process as easy and quick as possible.
It all began in 1984 when, Jim Fulton, the founder and CEO opened a digital printing company in Akron, Ohio. In 2005, we started printing books, and that’s when 48 Hour Books was born. In July of 2023, we moved our corporate office from Akron, Ohio to Twinsburg, Ohio. In November of 2019, we opened 48 Hour Books West, our Las Vegas production-only facility. The advantage of our two locations is to help us quickly serve customers throughout the entire United States and Canada.
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