Origin Books has printed books for authors across every genre. The projects below show common use cases --- family memoirs, photography books, fiction series, and community cookbooks --- with the specifications and production details for each.

Family Memoir with Photo Sections

A retired teacher compiled family photographs, letters, and oral histories into a 248-page memoir. The book combined black-and-white text pages with color photo sections printed on a different paper stock.

Specifications

Detail	Selection
Binding	Hardcover (case bound)
Trim size	6 x 9 inches
Pages	248
Interior	Black-and-white text with color photo sections
Paper	60lb cream (text), 80lb gloss white (photos)
Cover	Gloss lamination
Quantity	100 copies
Design services	Custom cover design, interior layout

Mixed-stock printing places photo sections on coated paper within a book that otherwise uses uncoated text stock. This approach balances readability for text pages with image quality for photographs. See Paper and Materials for stock options.

The author set up an online storefront for extended family purchases.

For biography and memoir specifications, see Biography and Memoir Printing.

Full-Color Photography Book

A small publisher produced a 176-page hardcover photography book featuring Pacific Northwest landscape photography. Color accuracy and consistency across the full 250-copy print run were the primary production requirements.

Specifications

Detail	Selection
Binding	Hardcover (case bound)
Trim size	8.5 x 11 inches
Pages	176
Interior	Full color throughout
Paper	70lb white coated (gloss)
Cover	Gloss lamination
Quantity	250 copies
Premium features	Full bleed interior, custom endsheets

Full-color photography books require files in CMYK color mode with correct ICC profiles and 300 DPI minimum image resolution. Coated paper provides sharper ink holdout and more accurate color reproduction than uncoated stock. Origin Books recommends a physical proof for any project where color accuracy matters. See the file preparation guide for specifications.

Fiction Series (Matched Volumes)

An independent mystery author printed the third volume in a series. The new book matched the trim size, paper stock, cover finish, and spine formatting of the first two volumes.

Specifications

Detail	Selection
Binding	Softcover (perfect bound)
Trim size	6 x 9 inches
Pages	312
Interior	Black-and-white on 60lb white paper
Cover	Gloss UV coating
Quantity	500 copies

Origin Books stores specifications from previous orders to maintain consistency across series volumes. The author sold copies at regional book fairs, bookstore signings, and through direct sales between events.

For fiction series specifications, see Novels.

Community Fundraiser Cookbook

A nonprofit organization produced a 148-page spiral-bound cookbook featuring recipes from volunteers, local chefs, and families served by the organization. The committee had no publishing experience and used Origin Books’ design services for interior layout and cover design.

Specifications

Detail	Selection
Binding	Spiral bound
Trim size	8.5 x 11 inches
Pages	148
Interior	Full color on 60lb white paper
Cover	UV-coated cover stock
Quantity	200 copies (initial), 150 copies (reorder)
Design services	Full interior design and cover design

Spiral binding allows the cookbook to lie flat on a kitchen counter. Full-color interior pages display food photography alongside recipes. The organization sold the initial run and reordered before the holiday season.

For cookbook specifications and pricing, see Cookbooks.

Last updated: January 2026