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Silvergrain Press — Studio Softcover

Matte softcover · PUR binding · 120gsm Mohawk Superfine Eggshell

Silvergrain Press

Studio Softcover

Matte softcover · PUR binding · 120gsm Mohawk Superfine Eggshell

$40.00

Studio Softcover

$40.00
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
Studio Softcover Product Specs

Binding: PUR flexible softcover

Paper: 120gsm Mohawk Superfine Eggshell Ultrawhite — uncoated matte stock

Cover: Matte-laminated softcover with printable spine

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

40 included as standard. 24 min · 120 max

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

A5 Portrait: 5.8" × 6.2" — 1750 × 2480 @ 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.

120gsm

Mohawk superfine

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

Mohawk Superfine Eggshell

Every page is printed on Mohawk Superfine Eggshell — a 120gsm uncoated stock from the renowned Mohawk mill, used by high-end publishers and art book printers worldwide. The matte eggshell surface renders mid-tones with exceptional depth and renders black and white images with particular distinction: open shadows, smooth gradients, no glare. You can feel the difference the moment you turn the first page.

Premium softcover 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
Open premium hardcover spread

"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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Premium Hardcover

200gsm gloss-coated · Classic construction

As a classic format, the Silvergrain Premium Hardcover is a timeless choice for trip albums or portfolio series.

from $50.00

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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

Learn more

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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