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A great yearbook starts with a printing partner who makes the process simple, fast, and reliable. We produce high‑quality, custom yearbooks for schools of every size, with vibrant colors and durable materials that preserve every memory.
To keep planning stress‑free, our yearbook printing cost calculator gives you instant, transparent pricing as you adjust quantities, page counts, and options. Get started below or call 360-623-1323 to talk to a live book-printing professional.
In seconds have your book price for a softcover, hardcover, or spiral bound yearook. Using the tool below, enter your book’s specifications to see what it costs to print your book using Gorham Printing’s standard quality paper and cover options. Click 'Order Books' to choose additional paper choices or add premium customization options.
A professional yearbook deserves professional production, and our book printing company delivers exactly that. We specialize in high‑quality yearbook printing with vibrant color, durable materials, and fast turnaround times, optimized for schools searching for reliable, affordable yearbook printing services.
We also offer full yearbook design services, from layout to cover concepts, ensuring your final book looks polished and cohesive. With options like custom binding, premium finishes, and bulk pricing, we make it easy for schools to create a standout yearbook that captures every moment.
Located in the Pacific Northwest, Gorham Printing is a family‑owned short‑run book printer serving schools, academies, clubs, and educational programs nationwide. We provide high‑quality printing for yearbooks, memory books, team books, graduation keepsakes, and community publications.
Why schools choose Gorham Printing for yearbooks:
Gorham Printing has been producing premium, custom books in the Pacific Northwest for over fifty years. That same craftsmanship extends to our yearbook printing services. From traditional school yearbooks to club memory books, we ensure every project feels built to last. Our yearbooks are designed to capture the moments, milestones, and personalities that define your community.
The most popular yearbook specs tend to strike a balance between quality and affordability. These choices give schools a polished, professional yearbook that holds up over time without stretching the budget. For programs that want something more unique, options like spiral binding, thicker paper stocks, or specialty cover materials offe even more ways to customize the final product.
Yearbooks are often stored and cherished for decades, so publishers often choose print specs that protect their longevity. Below are some of the most popular specs used when printing your own yearbook:
Yearbook printing costs can vary widely, but most schools find that the biggest factors are page count, binding style, paper quality, and premium upgrades. Softcover (perfect‑bound) yearbooks are typically the most budget‑friendly option, making them popular for elementary schools, clubs, and smaller programs. As soon as you add custom features, such as thicker paper stocks, specialty finishes, or full‑color printing throughout—the price increases because each upgrade adds time, materials, and production steps.
Hardcover yearbooks are the most premium option and naturally cost more to produce. The rigid case and additional binding steps make them more durable and long‑lasting, which is why many middle schools and high schools choose them despite the higher price point.
Other customizations, such as foil stamping, dust jackets, laminated covers, or custom endsheets, can also raise the cost but dramatically elevate the final look and feel. Review our full list of premium features to see what customization options are available for your chosen binding.
Yearbooks are commonly printed in a 8.5x11 trim size. Here are a few comparisons that show the price difference of printing an 8.5x11 yearbook in various bindings:
Yes. We produce custom yearbooks, memory books, team books, and commemorative publications with professional quality and care.
Absolutely. We specialize in short‑run quantities of 25-5000 books, perfect for small classes, clubs, camps, and specialty programs.
Yes. We regularly print high‑volume yearbook projects for schools, districts, and large organizations.
We are located in the Pacific Northwest and ship yearbooks nationwide.
We offer softcover (perfect bound), hardcover (case bound), saddle‑stitched, and spiral coil bindings to match your yearbook’s style and budget.
Yes. Black and white is the most cost‑effective option, while full color is ideal for photos, events, and student portraits. Color printing is billed per page, so you can save on printing costs by printing partially in black-and-white.
Yes. We provide durable, long‑lasting paper options designed to preserve yearbooks for decades.
Have questions? Call us to talk with a team member from our Washington office. You’ll always talk to a real person, and we answer in seconds. Plus, you’ll have a dedicated rep working with you through every stage of your print order.
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