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Trade Paperbacks
Poetry, fiction, memoir, and nonfiction — plus galleys and ARCs.
Fiction, poetry, memoir, and general nonfiction with black-and-white or spot-color interiors, standard trims (5×8 to 6×9), and sharp four-color covers — plus galleys and ARCs.
Publishers and creators who print this work with us
“Without fail, exceptional quality and outstanding service define everything Bookmobile does.”
— Patrick Davis, Unbound Edition Press
What makes it work
Pro-grade paperbacks on short-run schedules
Short runs and reprints sized to real demand, galleys timed to your review schedule, uncoated and cream stocks poets ask for, and drop-ship fulfillment through Itasca Books.
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Sized to real demand
Short initial runs and fast reprints, so you print what sells and never warehouse what doesn’t.
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Galleys on your schedule
Bound galleys and ARCs timed to your review calendar, printed and drop-shipped.
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The stocks poets ask for
Uncoated, cream, and vanilla stocks, with drop-ship fulfillment through Itasca Books.
Samples
Trade Paperbacks we’ve printed
Behind the books
- Softcover Book Printing at Bookmobile (But Let’s Call it Paperback)
BlogThe term “softcover book printing” makes sense. After all, it’s the opposite of a hardcover, right? However, softcover is not the term the book… - Polity Press Bound Galleys, Printed and Drop Shipped
Case studyWhen the US office of Polity Press needed quality bound galleys turned quickly and mailed out reliably and economically, Bookmobile was recommended.… - Liturgical Press Takes Full Advantage of Bookmobile’s Short-Run Book Printing Services
Case studyI’m stepping away from blogging about art book printing this week to highlight one of our many publishers who primarily print black-ink-only…
Bookmobile has repeatedly come up in conversation around the conference table as the printer that can provide a solution. Whether it’s quick turnaround for short runs, reliable paper stock, competitive pricing, or just ease of experience, Bookmobile is where I turn.
Danika Isdahl
Production Manager, Sarabande Books
Planning a paperback?
Send us your trim, page count, and quantity. We’ll recommend stock and binding and give you a schedule.
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