Thesis & Dissertation, Book Binding - Collis Bird & Withey

Thesis Binding, General Binding, Fast and Friendly Service

Thesis Binding - How long does it take?

We have four speeds of service for binding - 2 days, 1 day, 5 hours and 2 hours. These services are available at all times - no booking required.

Binding brought in before noon will be ready 1 or 2 working days later at 10 am. 5-hour and 2-hour binding can be taken during any working hours.

You can bring your work ready printed or we can print it for you. Please phone for availability if you require printing on 5-hour or 2-hour services.

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Printing

We accept files by email, CD or memory stick, preferably pdf but Word is usually perfectly acceptable.

Black-and-white	7p
Colour	70p

We use 90gsm Xerox archive quality recycled paper (ISO14001).
Our printer uses the latest technology wax block ink for a high quality finish and low impact on the environment.

Hard Binding

Hand-sewn and bound to University specification

Up to 200 pages 90 g/m2
Over 200 pages - add £5 per 100 pages per copy

Spine lettering only - degree, year and name

	1 copy	2 copies	3 copies
2 days	£25	£46	£69
next day	£32	£60	£90
5 hours	£40	£76	£114
2 hours	£48	£92	£138

Front & spine lettering
Title & name on front; degree, year and name on spine

	1 copy	2 copies	3 copies
2 days	£35	£56	£79
next day	£42	£70	£100
5 hours	£50	£86	£124
2 hours	£58	£102	£148

Soft Binding

Hand-sewn or perfect bound to University Specification

including gold lettering on spine (degree, year & name).
Up to 300 pages 90 g/m2
Over 300 pages - add £5 per 100 pages

2 days	£15 each
next day	£17 each
5 hours	£19 each
2 hours	£25 each

Simple Binding

Card back and clear plastic front

Can be used as a temporary binding, but is strong and attractive enough for permanent use.

Up to 300 pages 90 g/m2

1 day	£6 per copy
2 hours	£10 per copy

Over 300 pages - Add £15