Printed Hardcover Photo Books
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Hardcover photo books, printed and dispatched in 2 working days
Our printed hardcover photo books are made to be kept. A rigid hardback cover, premium photo paper and colour that stays true for years. Every book is printed in the UK and dispatched within 2 working days, so your photographs arrive while the memory is still fresh.
Choose a square 8.5 x 8.5 or 10 x 10 inch book, or our bestselling A4 landscape photo book for wide views, travel and group shots.
A hardback photo book for family albums, holidays, a year in review, a wedding, or a gift for someone who would rather turn pages than scroll.
Product Features
Printed & dispatched within 2 working days
Three sizes: 8.5 x 8.5", 10 x 10" and A4 landscape
Matte laminate hardback cover, with text on the spine
Premium photo paper for rich colour and crisp detail
Clean, modern themes, or autofill your book in minutes
A tree planted in the UK for every order
24 to 116 pages – each additional 2 pages £1.80
Fast hardback photo book printing
Most photo books take a week or more to arrive. Ours are printed and dispatched within 2 working days of your order, then delivered by Royal Mail Tracked 24 or DPD, both aiming for delivery the day after dispatch. It makes a hardcover photo book a realistic last-minute gift, not just a project for next month.
Every book is printed in our UK lab on premium photo paper, chosen for vivid colour, natural skin tones and sharp detail. The matte laminate hard cover carries your own photograph and title, with text on the spine, so the book is personal before it is even opened.
A hardcover photo book, made simply
The quickest way to make your book is with Smart Design, which you will see after clicking Create Now. Choose your photos, decide whether they appear in date order or the order you select them, and the layouts are taken care of for you. You can adjust any page, then check the whole book in the Preview tab before you order.
Prefer to build it page by page? Choose from a range of clean, modern themes designed to let your photographs lead.
To help you get started, take a look at our guides on how to make a photo book, choosing the right photos and photo album title ideas.
Large photo books and landscape albums
For a larger photo book, the 10 x 10 inch square gives every image room to breathe, while the A4 landscape photo album is made for panoramic scenes, holidays and family gatherings. With up to 116 pages, there is space for a whole year, or a whole trip, in one hardback volume.
Compared with a paperback photo book, a hardcover photo book is sturdier on the shelf, protects the pages inside and feels more like a book you will keep for decades. It is the format we recommend for family albums and anything you plan to hand down.
Print your photo album in hardback
Celebrate life in print. Turn your travels, family life, a wedding or simply the everyday into a hardback photo book designed to be collected, treasured and passed from one generation to the next. Planning something for the big day? See our wedding photo albums, or browse our full range of photo books.
Hardcover photo book FAQs
How quickly will my hardcover photo book arrive?
Every book is printed and dispatched within 2 working days. We deliver with Royal Mail Tracked 24 or DPD, and both should arrive the day after dispatch. If your order is urgent, choose DPD at checkout.
What sizes are available?
Three: an 8.5 x 8.5 inch square, a 10 x 10 inch square, and an A4 landscape photo book (297 x 210 mm). A4 landscape is our bestseller, and suits travel, scenery and group photos.
How many pages can I add?
Your book starts at 24 pages and can hold up to 116. Each additional 2 pages costs £1.80.
What is the cover like?
A rigid hardback cover with a matte laminate finish, printed with your chosen photo and title. You can also add text to the spine, so the book is easy to find on a shelf.
Do the pages lie flat?
No. The pages curve gently into the spine, like a traditional book. If you would like pages that open completely flat, take a look at the layflat albums in our photo book range.
What paper do you use?
A premium photo paper with a soft sheen, chosen for rich colour, natural skin tones and crisp detail.
What is the easiest way to make my book?
Use Smart Design, which appears after you click Create Now. Choose your photos, pick date order or your own order, and the layouts are done for you. You can still change any page afterwards.
Can I see my book before I order?
Yes. Click the Preview tab in the editor to page through your finished book before you add it to your basket.
What if something is wrong with my book?
If the mistake is ours, or your book arrives damaged, we will reprint and resend it. We cannot be responsible for the quality of the photos you upload or how images are positioned, so please take a moment to check every page in Preview before ordering.
Can I order multiple copies?
Of course. If you need more than 10 copies, get in touch for a bulk discount.
Any other questions? Our team is always happy to help.