# PRC Book Printing > PRC Book Printing is a family-owned commercial offset book printer based in Hatboro, PA, producing hardcover, paperback, children's, and specialty books for authors and publishers nationwide, with print runs starting at 500 copies and free US shipping included. ## About PRC Book Printing is a family-owned book manufacturer based in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, serving authors and publishers across the United States. The company specializes in commercial offset book printing on Heidelberg presses, offering superior color accuracy, true PMS spot colors, and professional binding for print runs typically starting at 500 copies. PRC operates as a regional/satellite sales office for one of the largest offset book manufacturers in the US, with US-based staff handling customer service, prepress, quality control, and shipping logistics; some specialty formats (oversized books, board books) are produced through long-standing overseas facilities. The team brings decades of combined printing and publishing experience, with the current company serving customers since 2012. ## Services - [All Book Printing Services](https://prcbookprinting.com/services/): Overview of PRC's full range of offset book printing and binding services. - [Hardcover Book Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/hardcover-book-printing/): Case-bound hardcover books with sewn signatures and rigid covers, starting at 500–1,000 copies. - [Perfect Bound Book Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/perfect-bound-book-printing/): Softcover paperback books with glued square-spine binding for novels, manuals, and catalogs. - [Children's Book Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/children-book-printing/): Full-color picture books with durable binding for young readers. - [Board Book Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/board-book-printing/): Thick-page board books for toddlers, with custom die-cut shapes available. - [Cook Book Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/cook-book-printing/): Cookbooks in perfect bound, Wire-O, or spiral binding. - [Wine and Spirits Book Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/wine-and-spirits-book-printing/): Full-color books for wine, beer, and spirits writers with specialty finishes. - [Art Book Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/art-book-printing/): High-resolution art books in softcover or hardcover with premium materials. - [Coffee Table Book Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/coffee-table-book-printing/): Large-format, image-heavy coffee table books with high-quality color reproduction. - [Magazine Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/magazine-printing/): Magazine printing in various formats. - [Commercial Book Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/commercial-book-printer/): Commercial offset book printing for businesses and publishers. - [Self Publishing Book Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/self-publishing-book-printer/): Printing services tailored to self-publishing authors. - [Catalog Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/catalog-printing/): High-volume catalog printing, including bulk runs. - [Custom Book Printing](https://prcbookprinting.com/custom-book-printing/): Custom trim sizes, specialty bindings, premium materials, and unique finishing options. ## Service Areas PRC serves authors and publishers throughout the continental United States (all 50 states) from its Hatboro, PA facility, with free shipping to mainland US addresses and international shipping available. The company maintains state-specific pages, including [Pennsylvania](https://prcbookprinting.com/book-printing-services-in-pennsylvania/), [New York](https://prcbookprinting.com/book-printing-services-in-new-york/), [California](https://prcbookprinting.com/book-printing-services-in-california/), [Texas](https://prcbookprinting.com/book-printing-services-in-texas/), [Florida](https://prcbookprinting.com/book-printing-services-in-florida/), and most other states. ## Key Pages - [About PRC](https://prcbookprinting.com/about-us/): Company background, history, and capabilities. - [How It Works](https://prcbookprinting.com/how-it-works/): The six-step book printing process from quote to delivery. - [FAQ](https://prcbookprinting.com/overseas-printing-questions/): Detailed answers on pricing, file prep, production, materials, and shipping. - [Resource Center](https://prcbookprinting.com/resource-center/): Guides on binding, paper, cover options, file setup, ISBN/copyright, and self-publishing. - [Get a Quote](https://prcbookprinting.com/quote/): Free, no-obligation custom quote request form. - [Blog](https://prcbookprinting.com/blog/): Articles on book printing and self-publishing. - [Contact](https://prcbookprinting.com/contact/): Phone, email, address, and quote requests. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is your minimum order quantity?** Minimums generally start around 500 copies for hardcover projects and 1,000–2,000 copies for softcover, reflecting offset printing economics. Specialty projects may require 1,000–3,000 copies; in some cases runs of 300–500 can be accommodated at a higher per-unit cost. **How much does it cost to print a book?** Every project is custom-quoted based on trim size, page count, paper weight, color requirements, binding method, cover finishes, and quantity. Larger quantities significantly lower the per-unit cost. PRC provides detailed custom quotes, typically within 24–48 hours. **Why is offset printing cheaper than print-on-demand?** Offset uses metal plates and presses with a fixed setup cost; once running, each additional copy costs very little, so the per-unit price drops sharply at higher volumes. Print-on-demand prints each book individually, keeping per-copy costs high regardless of quantity. **Do you print in the United States or overseas?** Most hardcover and softcover books are printed in the US. Long-standing facilities in China handle formats not feasible domestically, such as oversized books (larger than 12"x12") and board books. All customer service, prepress, quality control, and shipping logistics are handled by the US team in Hatboro, PA. **How long does it take to print books?** Offset book printing typically takes 3–6 weeks from proof approval — about 3–4 weeks for softcover and 4–6 weeks for hardcover. PRC does not offer rush production. **What file formats do you accept?** Print-ready PDF files are the standard, at 300 DPI with correct bleeds and trim marks, embedded fonts, and CMYK (or grayscale) color. Separate PDFs are required for interior and cover. Microsoft Word files are not print-ready, and PRC does not offer design services. **What binding methods do you offer?** Perfect binding, case binding (hardcover), saddle stitch, Wire-O, coil/spiral, and Smyth sewn binding — selected based on page count, durability needs, and how the book will be used. **Can I see a proof before full production?** Yes. Digital PDF proofs are included with every order, and physical hard proofs are also available; proofing typically adds 3–4 days to the schedule. **Where do you ship?** PRC ships to all 50 states (including Alaska and Hawaii) with free shipping to mainland US addresses, and also ships internationally to Canada, Europe, Australia, and other countries. ## Contact PRC Book Printing Address: 400 Lincoln Ave, Hatboro, PA 19040 Phone: 888-659-8320 (Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM ET) Email: info@prcbookprinting.com Quote requests: https://prcbookprinting.com/quote/