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What Is a Standard Photo Book? Discover Our New Classic Bound Option

Author: Libby - Printique by Adorama

We know that every story deserves to be told beautifully—whether it’s your child’s birthday party or your family’s annual vacation. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the new Classic Hardcover Photo Book.

This updated name better reflects what this product delivers: a perfect experience for showcasing your photos with style, simplicity, and exceptional value.

What Is a Classic Hardcover Photo Book?

The Classic Hardcover Photo Book features a clean, square spine, similar to what you might see in a high-end magazine or premium coffee table book. The pages are glued at the spine in a process called “perfect binding,” giving the book a polished look that lies comfortably in your hands.

This book is the ideal blend of style and practicality. With its lightweight format and professional appearance, it’s a go-to choice for everyday storytelling, creative projects, and beyond.

Why You’ll Love The Classic Hardcover Photo Book

Whether you’re designing a personal keepsake or showing your work to clients, the Classic Hardcover Photo Book offers a long list of benefits:

Sleek, hardcover finish that feels modern and editorial.

Square spine design—perfect for labeling titles, dates, or names.

Durable glued binding that holds up beautifully with regular use.

Cost-effective pricing without compromising print quality.

Multiple size options and premium paper choices.

This book proves that high impact doesn’t have to mean high cost.

Who Is the Classic Hardcover Photo Book Made For?

One of the most versatile books in our lineup, the Classic Hardcover Photo Book fits effortlessly into a wide range of projects, including birthdays, casual family albums, coffee table photo books, and everyday moments that belong in your home.

If you’re looking for a clean, contemporary format that’s easy to gift, ship, or stack, this is your book.

The Printique Classic Hardcover Photo Book Details

The Cover and Binding

The Classic Hardcover Photo Books are printed double-sided on HD inkjet paper. The Cover is laminated with a water-resistant semi-gloss finish and is 1/8in thick with full color printing. Pages are approx. 1/4 mm thick and can vary by type. Classic photo books are perfect bound which means that the pages are glued together at the spine with a strong adhesive.

Here is an incredible feature of the new photo book, you can order up to 200 pages. (that’s double what layflat offers)

You will also have an option to keep or remove the frosted translucent end pages. These pages showcase the craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Four Different Photo Papers

Luster is a semi-gloss press-printed paper with a slight sheen and texture that enhances color and detail while resisting fingerprints.

Matte is a smooth, non-reflective press-printed paper that offers a soft, elegant finish ideal for text-heavy or subtle-toned images.

Vellum is a lightly textured 80# text press-printed paper best for text-heavy books and notebooks.

Magazine is a thin, semi-glossy press-printed paper similar to what’s used in publications, perfect for vibrant images and lightweight books.

10 Different Sizes

We offer portrait, square and landscape orientations.

Portrait: 7×5, 11×8.5,12×9

Square: 6×6, 8×8, 10×10,12 x 12

Landscape: 5×7, 8.5×11, 9×12

And one of the most exciting features of this new book, is being able to go to 200 pages. So there’s no need to edit or limit yourself.

Designing Your Standard Book: Best Practices

Here are a few tips to get the most out of your Standard Photo Book:

Use single-page layouts rather than full spreads (this book doesn’t lay flat)

Add a spine title to keep your library organized and polished

Maintain consistent margins so nothing gets lost in the binding

Take advantage of Printique’s design tools for easy drag-and-drop page layouts

Whether it’s your first photo book or your fiftieth, the Classic Hardcover Photo Book delivers timeless quality.

Start Designing Your Standard Photo Book Today