When Sarah Thompson, a self-publishing author from California, finished her 280-page memoir filled with vibrant travel photography and heartfelt stories, she was determined to produce a book that didn’t just read beautifully — it had to look and feel beautiful too. That meant full-color interior pages, thread-sewn binding, and a hardcover finish that could rival any bookstore edition.
But the quotes she received from U.S. and European printers were overwhelming.
“The best price I found for just 100 hardcover copies was almost $3,000,” Sarah recalls. “And even then, the options for customization were limited — everything felt rigid and expensive.”
Looking for a better alternative, Sarah turned to international printing. After some research, she discovered Call2Print, a Shanghai-based printing company with strong experience in short-run hardcover book printing for independent publishers worldwide.
“From the first email, I felt like I was working with a team that understood both print production and creative needs,” she says. “They asked the right questions, gave smart paper recommendations, and even helped me adjust my layout to reduce waste and lower cost.”
Call2Print specializes in 4-color interior printing, ideal for books with photography, illustrations, or art — exactly what Sarah needed. What truly impressed her was their ability to offer thread-sewn binding and hardcover finishing at a fraction of the Western price, without compromising on quality.
“The photos came out sharp and color-accurate,” Sarah says. “They didn’t just print the files — they cared about the final product.”
Within three weeks, the books were printed, bound, passed through quality control, and shipped. Sarah received the boxes just a few days later, and the unboxing moment didn’t disappoint.
“Everything exceeded my expectations. The feel of the paper, the strength of the binding, the vividness of the images — it was like holding a traditionally published book,” she says.
Since then, Sarah has sold out her first print run and is already preparing a second edition — again with Call2Print.
Why More Indie Authors Choose Call2Print
Call2Print offers:
- Short-run hardcover printing with low minimums
- 4C/CMYK interior printing is perfect for photo-rich books
- Custom binding options, including thread-sewn and PUR
- Fast international shipping and reliable deadlines
- One-on-one service with English-speaking project managers
Whether you're producing a full-color children’s book, an art catalog, or a personal memoir, Call2Print makes publishing overseas simple, affordable, and stress-free.
“I thought printing in China would be complicated,” Sarah says. “But Call2Print made it easy. I wish I had found them sooner.”
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