Publishing & editorial print

Magazine printing in London

Make your publication feel considered from cover to cover. We produce short and medium-run magazines for brands, publishers, studios, events and independent creators, with practical advice on stock, binding and finishing.

The right specification

A magazine that looks as good in print as it does on screen

Good magazine printing is a balance of colour, paper, pagination, binding and finishing. We help you choose a specification that suits the content, budget and deadline rather than forcing every project into the same template.

Need something less standard? Send the intended size, quantity, deadline and a reference for the look you are aiming for. We can help narrow down the production options.

Options

Choose the route that suits the job.

These are common starting points. Final recommendations depend on artwork, quantity, size and how the finished piece will be used.

01Saddle stitched magazines

A clean, cost-effective option for lighter publications, programmes, zines and brochures. Pages are folded and stapled through the spine.

02Perfect bound magazines

A square-spine finish for thicker publications and premium editorial work. Ideal for portfolios, reports, catalogues and brand magazines.

03Premium covers & finishing

Add matt, gloss or soft-touch lamination, foil details, embossing, debossing or other finishing to make the cover work harder.

Materials & finishes

Build the look and feel.

  • Silk, matt and uncoated papers
  • Lightweight text stocks to heavier covers
  • Matt, gloss and soft-touch lamination
  • Foil, embossing and debossing
  • Custom sizes and formats
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Artwork checklist

Prepare files for a cleaner production handoff.

  • Supply pages as single pages in reading order, not printer spreads.
  • Use 3 mm bleed where artwork runs to the edge.
  • Keep important text and logos inside a safe margin.
  • Export a print-ready PDF with fonts embedded or outlined.
  • Use high-resolution images and CMYK colour where possible.
Frequently asked questions

Useful answers before you order.

If your specification is unusual, send a brief — print is easier to quote when we understand the finished use.

What binding should I choose for a magazine?

Saddle stitching works well for lighter page counts and gives a traditional magazine feel. Perfect binding gives a square spine and is better suited to thicker or more premium publications.

Can you print a short run?

Yes. Digital production is well suited to short and medium runs, prototypes, launch editions and repeatable smaller batches.

Can you help choose paper?

Yes. Tell us the look, feel, page count and budget you are aiming for and we can suggest practical text and cover stocks.

Ready to price the job?

Send your size, quantity, specification and deadline.