THESIS AND DISSERTATION BINDING

Thesis and Dissertation Binding

Collis Bird and Withey : Thesis and Dissertation Binding

Thesis and Dissertation Binding

Bound to your University specification. You can bring your work ready printed or we can print it for you (5p b&w and 40p colour per page only)

 

How long does it take?

We have four speeds of service for binding – 2 days, 1 day, 5 hours and 2 hours.  These services are available at all time – no booking required.

1 day and 2 day binding brought in before noon will be ready 1 or 2 working days later at 10am.  5 hour and 2 hour binding can be taken during any working hours.

FAST SERVICE – 5 hour and 2 hour binding do not include time for printing and on busy days we cannot guarantee printing for a same-day service sent by email.  Please come to the bindery with your pdf ready to print.  Call for availability.

These prices are for A4 portrait binding.  For other sizes, please see BESPOKE.
For lettering in other colours – silver, black, white – add an extra charge of £5.

See our Thesis and Dissertation Binding Guide
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Hard Binding

All hard bindings are properly sewn and case bound in library buckram cloth to your University specifications

Lettering in gold on the spine( degree, year, name) and front cover (title, name, degree, year) are included in the price.

Prices are for A4 200 pages or less of up to 100gsm paper.
Over 200 pages add £10 per copy.

  1 copy 2 copies 3 copies 4 or more
2 days £34 £55 £78 add £22
next day £41 £68 £98 add £26
5 hours £48 £82 £120 add £32
2 hours £55 £96 £141 add £39

 

Soft Binding

Hand sewn and glued or perfect bound to University Specification

The binding is in hard wearing library buckram on flexible card and has a contemporary square spine.

Up to 300 pages 90 g/m2
Over 300 pages - add £12 per copy

including gold lettering on spine (degree, year & name)

2 days £16 each
next day £18 each
5 hours £20 each
2 hours £25 each

Front lettering - £5 extra per copy

 

Simple Binding

Black card back and clear plastic front with a black strip on the spine

Can be used as a temporary binding but is strong and attractive enough for permanent use.

Other card colours and spine strips may be available. May also have card front and back.

Up to 300 pages of up to 90gsm paper.

  up to 200 pages up to 300 pages
1 day £8 £10
2 hours £12 £15

Over 300 pages - Add £12 per copy.

 

Printing

We accept PDF files by email, CD or memory stick.

Black-and-white 5p
Colour 40p

We use 90 or 100gsm archive quality white paper (ISO14001)

 

DELIVERY

Same day courier delivery to many London Universities - £18
(e.g. UCL, Imperial, Institute of Education, University of London, etc. )
Next day delivery to most of U.K. - £20.
Worldwide delivery - prices on application.

Bindings are safely packaged in Amazon style corrugated cardboard to ensure arrival in good condition.

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Gallery

Here are some examples of our Thesis and Dissertation binding. Click on a thumbnail to see a larger version.

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Thesis & Dissertation Binding FAQ

BINDING FAQ

What paper is used for thesis binding?
For thesis binding normally only one side of the paper may be used.
We do not recommend using paper heavier than100 gsm or high gloss paper for general or thesis binding.

What should the layout be?
Recommended margins at the binding edge should be not less than 40 mm (1.5 inches) and other margins not less than 20 mm (.75 inches). Although this is not critical for us, you should check with your university.

How should I prepare my thesis?
For best results please ensure that your paper is in good condition, flat and wihout folded corners.

What is the difference between hard, soft and simple binding?
A hard bound book has the pages sewn together and a cover made of hard board covered in cloth
A soft bound book is cloth covered flexible card. The pages are glued together like a paperback book, but may also be stitched for longer life
Simple binding has the pages glued together, with a see-through plastic on the front, card on the back and a strip on the spine. They may also be stitched if they are very large or for added life

What does "perfect bound" mean?
Perfect binding is glued only. No stitching

Do you offer spiral binding?
No. We offer simple binding which has the pages glued together and a strip on the spine, instead of the spiral. Spiral binding weakens the book because of the hole punching

Why is there extra cost for binding a book which is over 200 or 300 pages?
We charge extra as there is more work involved

What lettering should be embossed on the spine and the front of the hard/ soft cover?
Most universities have their own specifications regarding the lettering. Unless there are not strict requirements, the standard is "Degree, Name and Year" on the spine and "Title of dissertation and Name" on the front. Please be aware that this may vary.

Can pages be changed after the binding is completed?
Yes, but it depends on how many.  A few present no problem.  A large amount are difficult to disguise and a reprint would be the best option.  We charge £2 a page for changes.

How long does a 2 hour service take?
Well, 2 hours actually, but does not include the printing time.

Are you open at weekends?
No.  We are open 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Can you do a quicker service than 2 hours?
Generally yes, but you will need to contact us first.

Will you check that my pages for binding are in order?
Yes, if we do the printing.  No if you have it printed yourself.  We guarantee to keep the pages you supply in the same order as presented to us.  Of course if we see something wrong with the printing you have supplied, we will put it right if possible or contact you.

What is the difference between embossing lettering on the spine upwards and downwards?
Examples:

Collis Bird & Withey : Spine Lettering

 

PRINTING FAQ

Why has it got to be a pdf file?
A pdf file is an image so the formatting does not change as opposed to Word that can change the format.

Why has the document got to be saved in a single file?
To avoid any confusion with the order of the document.  If the file is too big to be attached to the email, you can use dropbox, yousendit, etc.to send it to us.

Does the binding price include printing costs?
Binding price does not include printing costs (every dissertation has got a different number of pages we have to print; also there is a price difference between colour and b&w pages).

Is the printing time included in the binding time?
No, please allow approximately 20 minutes on top of the binding time (this may vary during busy periods).

Can you print double sided?
Yes, we can.

If I need a double sided printing am I charged for just 1 page or 2?
You will have to pay for 2 pages. Although is one sheet of paper we print on both sides of the sheet, so it uses double the amount of ink.

Can we print in different kind of papers? Like glossy, matt, etc.
Yes, we can. You will need to contact our printing partners Printset.

 

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