Birmingham, AL — Est. 2006
Self-Publishing Services in Birmingham
We print and bind books for independent authors at our Homewood shop on West Valley Avenue. Short runs welcome — no minimum order. Most orders are ready in one to two business days.
What We Do for Self-Publishing Authors
Print. Bind. Cover. Everything under one roof in Homewood.
- Book Printing
Paperback, hardcover, or coil-bound — we print short-run books at our Homewood shop. No minimum order. Interior and cover in one visit.
Learn more → - Book Binding
Perfect binding for trade paperbacks, spiral or Wire-O for workbooks, and case binding for hardcovers. Most binding orders are ready in one to two business days.
Learn more → - Cover Design & Printing
Bring a ready cover file or ask about our design service. We print full-bleed color covers on coated stock with matte or gloss laminate.
Learn more → - Proof & Author Copies
Need five copies before your launch? We handle proof runs, Kickstarter fulfillment, and signing inventory just as readily as larger orders.
Learn more →
How We Work With Authors
- 01
Share your files and specs
Send your press-ready interior PDF and cover file, or call and we'll walk through what you have. We review for print-readiness and send you a quote — no obligation.
- 02
We print and bind in Homewood
Most orders are ready in one to two business days. Rush turnaround is available for authors on a hard deadline — call to confirm before dropping off.
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Pick up on West Valley Avenue
Stop by our shop at 298 West Valley Ave in Homewood. No appointment needed during business hours. We can also ship if you're outside the Birmingham area.
What to Bring (or Send)
These four items let us quote quickly and start production without delays.
- Interior
- Press-ready PDF, 300 dpi, correct trim margins
- Cover
- Full-bleed PDF with spine width calculated (we can help)
- Trim size
- Standard: 6×9, 5.5×8.5, or 5×8 — custom sizes available
- Page count
- Needed to calculate spine width and confirm binding options
Not sure if your files are ready?
Send them anyway. We review every file before printing and flag anything that needs adjustment. Common issues — wrong bleed settings, RGB color mode, missing fonts — are straightforward to fix before you spend a dollar.
New to self-publishing and not sure where to start? Read our Self-Publishing Guide for a plain-language walkthrough — from manuscript to finished book, covering KDP, IngramSpark, and ordering author copies.
Get a Free QuoteCommon Questions
- Are you a publishing company?
- We're a print and bindery shop that works closely with self-publishing authors. We handle printing and binding; ISBNs, distribution, and digital versions are managed separately through platforms like KDP or IngramSpark. Our Self-Publishing Guide covers those steps in plain language.
- What's the minimum order for author copies?
- There's no minimum. We regularly print single proof copies and small runs of five to fifty books for author events, Kickstarter backers, and launch sales.
- How much does it cost to print a self-published book?
- Cost depends on page count, trim size, paper weight, color vs. black-and-white interior, and binding type. The quickest way to get a price is to request a free quote online or call us with your specs.
- Do you work with first-time authors?
- Yes — most of our author clients are self-publishing for the first time. We're straightforward about what files we need, what the options are, and what things cost.
- Can you design the cover?
- We offer basic cover design services. If you have a concept, reference images, and your title and author name ready, ask for a design quote when you contact us.
Ready to print your book?
Call us at (205) 983-8040 or request a quote online. We’re at 298 West Valley Ave in Homewood.