Thesis & Dissertation, Book Binding - Collis Bird & Withey
Thesis Binding, General Binding, Fast and Friendly Service
Thesis Binding - How long does it take?
We have three guaranteed speeds of service - 2 days, 1 day and 5 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 10am.
The 5-hour service can be taken over any 5 working hours. This is our fastest binding time on busy deadline days but we may be able to offer a 2-hour hard binding service at most other times.
Please check for availability on 020 7607 1116.
A 2-hour service is always available for soft and simple bindings.
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 90g/m2
200 to 400 pages - add £5 per volume
400 to 600 pages - add £10 per volume
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
| 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.
| 1 day | |
|---|---|
| up to 200 pages | £6 per copy |
| over 200 pages | £10 |
| 2 hours | |
|---|---|
| up to 200 pages | £10 per copy |
| over 200 pages | £15 |