This format is cheap to print and convenient to carry around, so it makes a great fit for cheap paperback fiction. These are amongst the most widely circulated paperback sizes in the country, and suit both fiction and non-fiction titles. The more common of the trade sizes is US Trade, a slightly larger format often used for paperback fiction.
This is a failsafe size to pick for fiction, and is the most common standard size offered by print-on-demand services for both self-published authors and publishing houses. Hardcover or hardback sizes vary widely in the US, but generally the size of these books tends to fall somewhere between 6 x 9 in and 8.
A-format books are dinky, and perfect for readers on the go. B-Format books are probably the most widely circulated in the UK, being the industry standard for most paperback fiction. They will have a thicker cover than a mass-market paperback book. A nice benefit of the trade paperback is having the nice, larger size book but without the bulk and weight of the hardback books.
Trade paperback sizes are usually 5. If you are producing a standard fiction book then you can be safe to set your book in one of the more common book sizes. Either B-Format xmm — 7. There is no set standard paperback size for all books as the size differs with genre and market.
If you are deciding on a size for your hardback and you have published a paperback version already then you should work from the paperback size. All hardback book sizes are based on their paperback equivalent. You can view the table below to see what sizes of the book fit both types.
Having a larger size than those two sizes would normally be reserved for picture books. Fiction books come in all different shapes and sizes. It would be a shame if every fiction book on the market were at the same size. Mass market paperback books tend to be xmm 6.
A popular reason for this size is to save on production and shipping costs. If you are not going to send out hundreds of thousands of your books then you could go for something a little bigger. B-format books are a popular size of books around the world. In the US B-format books tend to be classed as xmm 7. Non-fiction book sizes are vastly different, more so than fiction books, then you have the hardback sizes to choose from. If you want to decide on a size for your non-fiction book, it would be best to go to local bookshops and have a look at some books which are in a similar genre.
See what size they are and see what size will match your book. Some popular sizes non-fiction are A5 xmm 8. Having a larger book can be better, you can have a more detailed image and more text on a page. Photobook sizes tend to be in large hardback format. The size of the books is normally quite a bit larger than your regular fiction books. Photo books look lovely on size but you should try and aim for upwards of B5 xmm 9. Blurb tends to be one of the more popular printing companies for photo books and you can see their sizes by clicking here.
Portfolio book sizes are similar to photo books but not quite as large as they are not necessarily all about photos. However, a nice size for a portfolio book would be around the size of B5 xmm 9. Pocketbook sizes are as the name suggests something you can fit in your pocket. Maybe even a little bit taller but still a similar width such as xmm 9. This size of book is a popular size in the UK for map books — like this. A standard comic book is xmm As you have probably guessed by now, there is no common book size in the publishing and printing industry.
Many books fall under many different categories. Standard book sizes can vary depending on your genre. Mass-market paperbacks : Compact and inexpensively-produced, these books also called pocket books are around 4.
Trade paperback sizes will range anywhere from 5. Is that possible? Sure, if you use something called offset printing. An offset printing company will charge you upfront, and you can use them to print almost any custom size you want. Otherwise, most authors are fine choosing one of the book sizes offered by print-on-demand companies. Speaking of which Before settling on a paperback size, consider these three factors which will play a sizeable role in your decision get it?
Take The Hunger Games , which is , words. Its trade paperback size is 5. Vice-versa, if your book is short, a smaller trim size can make it physically seem more substantial. If you plan on printing digitally, keep in mind that print-on-demand printing presses will charge you based on your page count. The more pages in your book, the more the cost of printing will be — and the smaller your profit margin!
Here are your royalties if your page count was:. In keeping with our theme of the day, it depends on your target audience. Fans of cookbooks , for instance, will appreciate a premium product. Probably not. If you want people to read your book on-the-go, you might instead want to aim for 5.
Our best advice is to spend some time in a bookstore with a tape measure. Study the books in your genre and measure their paperback sizes. Then pick up one of the books. How does it feel? Clunky, or just right? Does the content fit comfortably onto the pages? So make it count! Look through them carefully and take into account the different distribution options. Familiarize yourself with the dimensions on offer.
And make sure you view a sample chapter to find out what your content will look like on the page. For our review of four major print-on-demand services, check out this post. If you want to experiment with book sizes and the way they might impact your typesetting choices, the Reedsy Book Editor allows you to do so for free. The Editor also provides four popular trim sizes for formatting 4.
Having some real-life examples at your side, you should get a better sense of which trim size is best for your book. And if you find yourself truly struggling to pick between book sizes particularly for those working on illustrated content or unique products that require the right paper and format , why not reach out to a professional book production manager for some advice?
Trim sizes, with all their complicated, similar-sounding numbers can be confusing — but they're worth wrapping your mind around if you keep the end product in sight: a beautiful book. Superb post with a perfect timing--I'm formatting my own book via CreateSpace and need to learn so much yet.
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