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Silvergrain Press Premium Hardcover photo book in A4 portrait format with matte cover

Silvergrain Press — Premium Hardcover

Matte hardcover · PUR binding · 200gsm gloss coated paper

Silvergrain Press

Premium Hardcover

Matte hardcover · PUR binding · 200gsm gloss-coated paper

$55.00

Premium Hardcover

$55.00
Format

8" × 12" — Taller than wide, ideal for portraiture & editorial

Size

8 x 12 in / 2400 x 3600 px @ 300 dpi

Cover ThemeCover Story

Page Count

24 – 120 pages

40 pages included in base price

Choose your final count during creation

min 24

max 120

  • Free delivery over $90
  • 100-year archival rating
  • Made in the USA
  • Silvergrain Press Print Quality Promise
Premium Hardcover Product Specs

Binding: PUR hardcover

Paper: 200gsm gloss coated for rich contrast and vibrant color

Cover: Matte-laminated hardcover with printable spine

Colour: Adobe RGB (1998), HP Indigo digital press

Pages: 24 min · 120 max

A4 Portrait: 8" × 12" — 2700 × 3600 px @ 300 dpi

A4 Landscape: 12" × 8" — 3600 × 2400 px @ 300 dpi

Square: 8" × 8" — 2400 × 2400 px @ 300 dpi

Every Silvergrain Press book is printed on HP Indigo digital press for continuous-tone photographic output.

All papers are acid-free and archival-rated, and every book is bound using PUR adhesive for higher durability, with the Layflat Edition using a special 180º flat spread construction.

Most orders are produced and dispatched within 2 to 5 business days with tracked delivery.

Every order is covered by our Print Quality Promise. If your print arrives damaged, has a print quality issue, or isn't right for any reason, contact us within 14 days of delivery at info@silvergrainpress.com with your order number and a brief description. We'll arrange a free reprint and replacement. You don't need to return the item.

All products are shipped in protective recyclable packaging and arrive ready for your shelf or ready to hang.

JPG, PNG, and HEIC files are accepted. We recommend Adobe RGB (1998) when exporting edited photographs for print.

We do not auto-correct submitted files, so final exposure and colour should be prepared for print before upload.

Printed photos usually appear darker than when viewed on a backlit screen. Reduce monitor brightness to 50% to make final exposure and brightness adjustments before exporting for print. See our guide in the blog to learn more.

Print: Giclée — a high-precision inkjet process using archival pigment inks, the same standard used in fine art galleries and museums worldwide

Paper: Hahnemühle smooth matte art paper — 200gsm stock with excellent tonal reproduction and low reflectivity to ensure your image remains visible

Frame: 100% solid hardwood · hand-stained · specialist wax finish · 20mm face · larger 33mm depth from wall · Black, White, and Natural colourways

Mount: 2.4mm acid-free conservation mount board in Snow White, available with or without mount

Sizes: M: 16×24" · L: 20×30" · XL: 24×36"

Arrives framed and ready to hang — no assembly required

200gsm

Gloss-coated paper

Archival rated, acid-free

100 yr

Archival life

Stable colors, century-long

HP Indigo

Digital press

Highest standard digital print

USA

Made in the USA

Printed & fulfilled locally

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Workshop
Craft and archive objects

Silvergrain Press

What Sets It Apart

Built to last a century

Every Premium Hardcover is produced to the same standard, with materials chosen to last a lifetime.

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Paper Quality

200gsm gloss-coated paper

Every page is printed on 200gsm gloss coated stock — a heavyweight, acid-free paper that maximizes color saturation and detail contrast. The gloss surface creates depth and luminosity in images with strong color or high dynamic range. You can feel the quality the moment you turn the first page.

Premium hardcover with durable construction

Binding & Craft

Durable construction

Every Silvergrain Press book is bound using PUR — the highest grade adhesive binding in commercial book production, 50% stronger than the standard EVA binding used by most photo book services. PUR creates a true polymer bond that opens flatter without stressing the spine, tolerates repeated use, and holds its form for decades, not just months.

Premium hardcover with insert print

Ecological Materials

Responsible sourcing

Our papers are sustainably sourced and acid-free throughout. We use recyclable outer packaging and fulfil every order locally, reducing shipping distance and environmental impact. Quality and responsibility, without compromise.

How It Works

Off the screen, into to your hands

We handle everything after you upload your files. Your book is printed to order and typically arrives within 5–7 business days.

01

Upload your files

High-res JPG, PNG, or HEIC up to 50MB. Or use our online design tool to build your layout.

02

Choose format & materials

Select your book format, size, and cover theme. Pricing updates in real time.

03

Printed & bound

HP Indigo Digital Press printed and bound-to-order in our US workshop.

04

Quality checked & shipped

Every book is individually inspected before being dispatched in protective packaging, straight to your door.

Photographer shooting outdoors
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"Every spread is a moment remembered."

Vibrant colors in our glossy coated photo paper transport you back to the moment an image was made

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Layflat Edition

True layflat binding · Panoramic spreads

Pages open completely flat — perfect for two-page panos or diptych work.

from $105.00

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Made in the USA Made in the USA

Printed and fulfilled locally Heritage binding techniques.

100yr Archival 100yr Archival

Rated for over a century Rated for over a century.

Print Quality Promise Hand-Inspected

Not satisfied? We'll reprint it Every book individually checked.

Eco Friendly Eco Friendly

Sustainably-sourced materials. Responsibly sourced materials.

Limited Time Offer

Free Delivery on orders over $90

  • Express shipping, no code needed
  • Every order, every destination
  • Delivered in 5–7 business days
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