Prototypes – inkasia

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Hold Your Book Before You Print It — Request a Prototype

A physical prototype built to your exact specifications — paper, binding, cover finish, embellishments, all checked in person before committing to a full print run.

Eliminate risk

Approve paper, binding, colour, and finish before your full run goes to press. No costly surprises.

Client approval

Share with stakeholders, publishers, or co-authors for sign-off before printing thousands of copies.

Embellishment check

See how foil, spot UV, or soft-touch lamination looks and feels on your specific cover artwork.

Specifications

Full Book Printing Specifications

Element

Details

Cover

Printed to your artwork, with your chosen lamination and any embellishments (foil, UV, embossing)

Interior

Pages Printed on your specified paper stock with your interior artwork

Binding

Bound using your chosen method (perfect, case, wire-o, etc.)

Spine

Includes your spine design and correct spine width for your page count

Endpapers

Included for hardcover prototypes if specified

Turnaround

Typically 10–15 business days from file approval

Shipping

Express international courier to your door anywhere in Australia

Ready to see your book in print?

Request Your Prototype Today

Fill in the form below or contact our Sydney team directly. We’ll get back to you within one business day to discuss your project and provide a prototype quote.

Specifications

Prototype FAQs

How much does a prototype cost?

Prototype pricing varies depending on your specs — size, page count, binding, and embellishments. Contact our team for a quote. In most cases, the cost is a small fraction of your full print run.

Do I need final artwork to order a prototype?

Your artwork should be close to final, but doesn’t need to be 100% complete. A prototype is a great opportunity to check specifications before final artwork sign-off.

Can I order multiple prototype variations?

Yes. If you’re deciding between binding types, paper stocks, or cover finishes, we can produce multiple variants so you can compare side by side.

Is a prototype required before a full print run?

Not mandatory, but strongly recommended — especially for first-time projects, complex embellishments, or large runs. Repeat orders of the same specification can go straight to production.