Custom Book Printing Services for Publishers, Educators, Businesses, and Organizations

We specialize in a wide range of custom book printing, including textbooks, novels, children’s books, comic books, graphic novels, workbooks, manuals, and educational textbooks. We print everything at our Plymouth, Michigan, facility.

Most orders ship within 2–3 weeks after proof approval, but we also offer rush options. Turnaround times depend on page count, quantity, finishing, and paper. Contact us to secure your spot in our production schedule.

We offer on-demand digital printing for as few as one copy. Our flexible setup makes us a great fit whether you need a small test run or thousands of books.

Yes! Our in-house design team can help with layout, file prep, cover design, ISBN placement, and more. Or, if you already have a designer, we’ll provide exact specs for perfect file submission.

Yes! We are a third-generation, woman-owned printing company based in Plymouth, Michigan. All printing, binding, and fulfillment happen under one roof with no outsourcing, no delays, and complete quality control.

Yes! At Hatteras, we know how important it is to feel confident in your book printing choices, especially when it comes to paper types, finishes, and cover materials. We are happy to send you a sample of one of our finished books.

If you are a new customer, you can email your request to: onit@4hatteras.com, or you can call 313-624-3300 and talk to a real person. If you have a re-order, you can always contact your print specialist at our office.

Hatteras ships books in various ways.  We offer UPS, FedEx, delivery, or many customers choose a pick up through a 3rd party carrier. If you would prefer a different shipping method, please let us know at the time of order.

Hatteras recommends submitting your files as PDFs. With PDF files, you can save them as high-resolution, font-embedded files. 

When preparing a PDF file, it is important that you create a high-resolution file (300 dpi) with fonts embedded. Make sure that your PDF file contains bleeds and crop marks. If you are not sure how to set up a PDF file, we are always happy to help.

Standard book sizes are:

• 8.5 x 5.5
• 5 x 7
• 6 x 9
• 7 x 10
• 8 x 10
• 8.5 x 11

We like to keep things simple and stress-free. New customers can get started with a 50% deposit, and the remaining balance isn’t due until your order ships. We accept checks, ACH, Venmo, and all major credit cards. If you prefer to set up terms, you can also apply for credit. Once your credit application is approved, your account will be set to Net 30. Our goal is to make partnering with Hatteras as easy as possible.

UV coating and lamination are both popular finishing options for book covers. They both enhance and protect your book covers but they serve slightly different purposes:

UV Coating:

• Offers a glossy or matte finish that boosts color vibrancy.
• Adds light protection against scuffs and fingerprints.
• More cost-effective for short-term use or one-time events.

Lamination:

• Provides stronger durability and resistance to moisture, tearing, and wear.
• Ideal for books that need to withstand handling over time.
• Gives a premium feel.

If you want a budget-friendly boost in appearance, UV coating is a solid choice. For a high-end look and added durability, lamination is the way to go.

Need help choosing the right finish? Contact our team or request a sample kit today!