Gigabooks Hand Bookbinding Supplies

Gigabooks Hand Bookbinding Supply

Quick and easy bookbinding for writers and others who want to see their words in print. Learn to make your own trade paperbacks and hardcover books.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING (Unsolicited testimonials).

"I have to admit ... before I ordered I wondered if I was getting the right thing ... Now I know that everything advertised on your web site is true and if you wish to use my name please feel free to do so. I would advise anyone wishing for inexpensive alternatives to professional printing to buy and use your product because the end result is a great looking book that I made myself!"

Best regards,

Rob Wood / Angel, NM

     "Thank you SOOOOOOO much! . . . let me say that the knowledge you've given me and countless others is priceless! . . . as I said before, thank you . . . it's a darn shame that those are the only two words that can come close to conveying how grateful I am. But it is important to me that you know how great I think you and your product are! . . . Ideas and products like yours should flood the earth, period. Thanks! again! God bless you for your thoughtfulness."

                                                              LeGrand W. Fry / Provo, UT

     "Just wanted to pass along my thanks for the book, which is superb in it's clarity and practicality. I'm trying to recall another publication - or any product - I've ordered by mail that is as well wrought and useful as The Perfect Binding Handbook. Best wishes."

Ray / Portland, OR

     " . . . The Binding press works great. No problems at all. Thanks so much . . . "

Jim / sunny Florida

" . . . I received your book the other day, and just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with the quality of your workmanship . . . When I showed the book to my 14 year-old daughter and told her that the author had actually made the book, her immediate response was "COOL!" (the ultimate kid compliment around here)."

Raymond / Lafayette, NJ

" . . . this (the press) is SO GREAT ! ! ! I have been looking for something like this for FOREVER !"

Marilyn / Santa Rosa, CA

"Just sent an i-Check for the medium press. Was glad to see you have added it to your site since the time I got the small one. . . . I kept meaning to write and tell you how helpful your book and kit were . . . And that high gloss cover stock is wonderful. Pair it with an Epson inkjet and the result is purely professional."

Carole / Oakton, VA

"I just experienced my first moment of success which was made possible because of your book binding method. Here's what happened. I handed in a telecommuting proposal today (to my company) that I put together using your book binding method. The response was ecstatic. Everyone was commenting on how professional it looked. One of the managers approved my proposal before she even opened the cover. What a way to sell an idea! Your genius book binding method is incredible. I'm grateful to you."

Tom / Pembroke Pines, FL

And check out this e-mail from a satisfied customer in Salinas, California:

"The equipment is working out wonderfully! My book is over 300 pages long so it is a pretty big book for the press, but it works! It's been very straightforward to use. The quality is such that my customers have no idea that I did the binding myself. They ask where I got the book printed and when I say that I did it myself they are amazed! The books look just like one you would get from your local bookstore. Since I can control the number and timing of printing, I can do changes to the book at any time - it's great!"

Got a question about making your own paperbacks? Send e-mail here .

For more information, follow the links below.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN TRADE PAPERBACKS - A short article with directions on just how to do this.

FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions) - Many common questions are answered here.

ABOUT US - Who, what, and where we are. How to get in touch with us.

THE BOOK - The Perfect Binding Handbook: Making Trade Paperbacks by Hand, by Chet Novicki. Now with a whole new section on invisible staple binding - gives you two methods of making professional-looking paperbacks. Everything you need to know is in this book.

THE BOOKLET - Easy Hardcover Bookbinding: The Booklet, by Chet Novicki. Companion to The Perfect Binding Handbook. Turn your paperback book, or any paperback book, into a beautiful hardcover book, complete with printed covers and spine.

PRESSES - Our new models will bind books up to 2" thick. We have two different sizes to choose from. One of them is just right for you. The large model can handle both US size paper and the A-4 size used in most other countries. It can bind books (or just pages) up to 8 1/2 inches x 12 inches (217 mm x 320 mm).

GLUE - Power Poxy Stix-On Contact Cement. This is the same glue as the ACE #12773 that is recommended in copies of The Perfect Binding Book that shipped prior to November 9, 2002. Available in one-ounce tubes. Sets in 2 minutes, dries to a light amber color.

COVER STOCK AND SELF-ADHESIVE LAMINATING SHEETS - A variety of cover stock in the hard-to-find 8 1/2" x 14" and 11" x 20"sizes, plus self-adhesive laminating sheets in sizes for bookbinding.

PHOTOS - Like photos? This page has links to all our photos.

CLICKBOOK - Find out more about this great printer utility. Download a free trial copy.

HOW TO ORDER - Prices, Shipping and Handling charges, etc. Order online via our secure server.

OUR ORDER FORM - Print out this .txt file for convenience in ordering by mail.

HOW TO QUICK-BIND JUST ABOUT ANYTHING THAT HAS AT LEAST ONE STRAIGHT EDGE - A quick and easy way to bind loose pages, multiple-page printouts, etc. Perfect for printing out and binding e-books, so you can read them away from your computer. Takes about a minute and costs less than a buck!

E-MAIL US - Comments, questions, whatever. Send them to Chet.

This entire site, including all pages, Copyright 1997-2008 GIGABOOKS. All rights reserved. Send snail mail to: Gigabooks, P.O. Box 653, Ft. Meade. FL 33841-0653.