Zine & Self-Published Booklet Printing
Zine & Self-Published Booklet Printing
Bklet prints zines, comics, poetry chapbooks, art books and self-published booklets in short runs, so you can print 25 copies for a show or a few hundred for a launch without ordering thousands.
Choose 8–76 pages, saddle-stitched (stapled) binding and portrait, landscape or square sizes, with fast turnaround.
Who We Print For
Zine makers and indie publishers
Comic artists and illustrators
Poets printing chapbooks
Photographers and artists making photo zines and art books
Writers printing short stories, cookbooks and family histories
Bands and labels printing lyric booklets and merch
Creators selling at comic cons, art fairs and zine fests
Popular Zine & Booklet Sizes
5.5 x 8.5 (Half-Letter)
The classic zine size, and great for poetry chapbooks and short fiction. Shop 5.5 x 8.5.
4.25 x 5.5 (Mini Zine)
Pocket-size and inexpensive. Perfect for giveaways, table sales and mini comics. Shop 4.25 x 5.5.
6 x 9
A book-like size for comics, chapbooks and short self-published titles. Shop 6 x 9.
8.5 x 11 (Magazine)
Full-size pages for art books, photo zines and magazine-style layouts. Shop 8.5 x 11.
Square & Landscape
Square formats suit photo and art zines, and landscape suits sketchbooks and wide spreads. See Square and Landscape booklets.
See Your Zine Printed Before the Full Run
Colors on screen don't always match ink on paper. Tick "Free printed sample video" when you order. We print one real copy and send you a video of it to approve before we print the rest, at no extra cost. It's an easy way to check colors, margins and page order.
Short Runs With Volume Pricing
Start small and reprint when you sell out. Volume pricing kicks in automatically as quantities increase. Learn more about Short Run Booklet Printing.
Setting Up Your File
Page count: stapled booklets use multiples of 4 (8, 12, 16 … 76 pages including covers).
Bleed: add 0.125" bleed on every edge if artwork runs to the edge of the page.
Safe zone: keep text and important art at least 0.125" inside the trim.
Page order: upload a single PDF with pages in reading order. We handle the imposition.
Free templates with bleed and safe zone for every size: Booklet Templates.
Not sure about cover finish? See our Cover Finish FAQ.
FAQ About Zine & Self-Published Printing
What's the most common zine size?
5.5 x 8.5 inches (half-letter) is the classic size. Mini zines at 4.25 x 5.5 are popular for small, inexpensive runs.
Can I print a small number of copies?
Yes. Bklet specializes in short runs, so you can print just what you need for a show, launch or giveaway.
How many pages can a stapled booklet have?
Bklet prints saddle-stitched booklets from 8 to 76 pages, in multiples of 4.
How fast can you print my zine?
Depending on specifications and quantity, some orders can be produced in as little as 1–2 business days. See Fast Booklet Printing.
Can I check the print before the full run?
Yes. Choose the free printed sample video at checkout and approve a video of a real printed copy first.
Print Your Zine With Bklet
Bring your comic, poetry, photos or story to print, in the size and quantity that fits your project.
Also see Photography & Portfolio Booklets.