







12 x 9 Saddle-Stitched Booklets
Large landscape booklets for photo-first projects
12 x 9 is a large landscape format that opens into a 24-inch spread. It gives photography, art and portfolio work the space it deserves. Every booklet is printed in full color on both sides and saddle-stitched with real wire staples.
- Photo books
- Art portfolios
- Wildlife & travel books
- Presentations
- Lookbooks
- Yearbooks

Why 12 x 9
A gallery-size spread
- Opens flat to a 24" x 9" spread
- Wide pages for full-bleed photography
- Makes a strong coffee-table impression
- Mails flat in a 10 x 13 envelope
Specifications
12 x 9 booklet specs
| Finished size | 12" x 9" (landscape) |
|---|---|
| Open (flat) size | 24" x 9" |
| File size with bleed | 12.25" x 9.25" (0.125" bleed on all sides) |
| Page count | 8 to 96 pages, in steps of 4 (includes the cover) |
| Inside paper | 80 or 100 lb Gloss Book, 80 or 100 lb Matte Book, 70 or 80 lb Opaque Smooth White |
| Cover | Self cover, 80 or 100 lb Gloss or Matte Cover, 80 lb Opaque Smooth Cover, 14 pt Gloss Cover |
| Binding | Saddle-stitched with 2 wire staples. Free square-back on 40+ pages. |
| Printing | Full color on both sides, high-definition digital press |
| Quantity | Up to 2,500 per line, with bulk pricing that drops as quantity goes up |
Paper guide
Choose the right paper
| Inside pages | Best for |
|---|---|
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Gloss Book 80 or 100 lb · shiny, vibrant |
Photos, catalogs, magazines |
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Matte Book 80 or 100 lb · smooth, low glare |
Reports, text-heavy pages |
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Opaque Smooth White 70 or 80 lb · uncoated |
Workbooks, manuals, anything you write on |
| Cover | Feel |
|---|---|
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Self cover same paper as inside |
Light and affordable |
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80 or 100 lb Cover Gloss, Matte or Opaque Smooth |
Sturdy cardstock, premium feel |
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14 pt Gloss Cover our thickest cover |
Extra rigid, built to last |
Free upgrade
Square-back binding on 40+ pages, free
Thicker booklets get a flat, squared spine that lies flatter, stacks neatly and looks like a finished book. Same wire staples, no extra cost, applied automatically when you choose 40 pages or more.
Size guide
How big is 12 x 9?
Opens flat to 24" x 9". Here's how it compares with our other landscape sizes.
