An A5 booklet enquiry needs more than a quantity. State the finished size, inner pages, covers, binding and the date you need the printed copies. A5 measures 148 210 mm after trimming. Bleed is additional production space, not part of the finished size.
Count pages, not sheets
One sheet has two sides. Include all four cover faces in your page count. For example, 16 inner pages plus four cover pages make 20 pages in total. Write both figures in your enquiry so the cover is not confused with the inside pages.
Folded, saddle-stitched booklets are planned in groups of four pages. A different binding may use a different production approach. Do not add blank pages or impose the PDF yourself without confirming the required file arrangement.
Choose a practical binding
- Saddle stitch: consider it for short publications, programmes and presentations; review total thickness and paper together.
- Spiral: consider it for content that needs to stay open; keep text away from the punched edge.
- Perfect binding: spine width depends on paper and page count; request the correct dimensions.
Check the PDF
Open the exported PDF again. Check reading order, page orientation, characters, pictures and QR codes. Keep cover files clearly named. Confirm bleed and safe text areas with the production team. For event programmes, check names and times and distinguish the event date from the required print delivery date.
Copy this enquiry checklist
- Finished size and orientation.
- Quantity, inner pages and cover pages.
- Colour or black-and-white printing.
- Binding preference and paper requirements, if known.
- PDF readiness and whether design assistance is needed.
- Required date and collection or delivery needs.
Explore A5 booklets and catalogue formats. Contact Kopyaevi on WhatsApp to review your file and requirements. Price, materials and production dates are confirmed for your project.
Technical reference
Adobe InDesign booklet types explains booklet imposition. Software settings do not replace the production team's file instructions.
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Send your file, finished size, quantity and required date via WhatsApp. Price and delivery are confirmed after checking the file, materials and production schedule.