Cookbook Printing
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- Select your cookbook options.
- Upload your print-ready files.
- We'll review your uploaded files.
- Approve your online proof.
- Your cookbook will be delivered to your doorstep for you to enjoy!
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You can create your own Print-Ready PDF using our free booklet templates. Click here to learn more. If you designed your project on PrintingCenterUSA’s online design tool, then you can simply click “Proceed to Checkout.”
Page Count
We require that any multi-page PDF files be sent as single page images, not spreads. In the files, page 1 should be the front cover and the last page should be the back cover (see left). Learn More
Color
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Resolution
PrintingCenterUSA recommends that the resolution of your images and document be 300 dpi or more. Learn More
Bleeds
Bleed is an extra 1/8” of image that extends beyond the trim area of your printed piece. The project is printed on an oversized sheet that is cut down to size with the appearance that the image is “bleeding” off the edge of the paper. Learn More
How to Write a Cookbook?
Writing a cookbook is more affordable than you think! To write a cookbook, it’s important to define the audience that you want to use your cookbook. For example, is this going to include Vegan recipes only, or easy recipes for kids to learn how to cook? Secondly, you will want to organize your recipes in an order that makes sense. Lots of cookbooks are organized by meal type (for example dinner, soup, dessert). Then you will want to create your layout with vivid and engaging photos. Once your file is created, it’s time to go to PrintingCenterUSA to submit your file and complete your order!
How to Make a Cookbook?
It’s fast, easy, and affordable to print your own custom cookbook with PrintingCenterUSA. First, collect your recipes and choose which one’s you would like to be included in the cookbook. Then, create your print-ready PDF using our FREE downloadable templates or use our easy online Booklet Design Tool. Once your file is created, simply check out from our online design tool or our pricing tool. Click here to learn more on how to create a Print-Ready PDF.
How Many Recipes Do You Need For a Cookbook?
On average, there are 300-400 recipes in a cookbook. However, cookbooks can contain any range of recipes depending on your audience that you are targeting. If you are creating a beginner’s cookbook, it may be better to focus you cookbook on 20-30 really good basic recipes so that you don’t overwhelm your target audience.
Can You Use Other People’s Recipes in a Cookbook?
No. Not only is it just not very nice to take other people’s recipes and pass them off as your own, but it can also get you in legal trouble as well based on copyright laws. The US Copyright office office states that “when a recipe or formula is accompanied by substantial literary expression in the form of an explanation or directions, or when there is a combination of recipes, as in a cookbook, there may be basis for copyright protection.”
How Much Does it Cost to Get a Cookbook Printed?
You can get 100 copies of an 8.5" x 11" 36 page Saddle Stitch Cookbook on 100# Gloss Cover and 100# Gloss Text, Full Color (4/4), printed and delivered to your doorstep in 4-11 business days with our Wait & Save Printing Time option for only $589.52 ($5.90 each) or 1000 copies for only $2,957.59 ($2.96 each) plus shipping and handling at PrintingCenterUSA.com. Get an instant price on our cost calculator.
• These are examples of our everyday competitive prices.
*Prices are subject to change/shipping NOT included.
Learn MoreSize/Qty | 50 | 100 | 500 | 1000 | 5000 | 10000 |
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8.5 x 11 | $7.72 each $385.86 total | $5.90 each $589.52 total | $3.95 each $1,974.65 total | $2.96 each $2,957.59 total | $1.54 each $7,696.02 total | $1.34 each $13,386.96 total |
5.5 x 8.5 | $5.04 each $252.09 total | $3.68 each $367.93 total | $2.28 each $1,138.46 total | $1.86 each $1,858.30 total | $0.92 each $4,605.04 total | $0.78 each $7,797.80 total |
6 x 9 | $5.47 each $273.51 total | $3.99 each $398.54 total | $2.72 each $1,358.93 total | $2.00 each $1,995.14 total | $0.96 each $4,802.77 total | $0.79 each $7,948.27 total |
How to Print a Cookbook in 7 Easy & Affordable Steps
- Gather all of the content and images for your cookbook printing project.
- Place and format your content and images into an Adobe Suite Program (InDesign or Illustrator) OR: Use our free online photo book design tool and free downloadable templates to create your children’s book.
- Enter your Binding, Size, Quantity, # of Pages, Ink, Paper, In-Hand Delivery Date and get an Instant Quote.
- Upload your print-ready PDF or proceed to checkout through the online designer.
- We will then run your files through our 43-point checklist and send you a PDF proof for you to approve or reject.
- When approved, we will schedule and print your cookbooks.
- Your cookbooks will be delivered to your doorstep as promised for you to enjoy and distribute.
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