
What is soft proof and proof copy in book printing?
Soft proof is a digital project preview, while Proof Copy is a free sample copy at Books Factory. Check how they differ, why they matter, and how to order a test print of your book.
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Paper has a greater impact on how a book is perceived than it may seem. In a few minutes, we’ll show you what to choose – without technical jargon. From versatile offset to premium options.

Soft proof is a digital project preview, while Proof Copy is a free sample copy at Books Factory. Check how they differ, why they matter, and how to order a test print of your book.

This time we recommend a subtle story about human connection, a literary journey through centuries and identities, and a novel hiding unexpected depth beneath a light form.

A modernist icon and master of the stream of consciousness, whose “Orlando: A Biography” was in Harold Bloom’s “Western Canon”. Her life was full of turns and fascinating details.

What exactly is an ISBN? Learn how it affects your ability to sell, distribute, and promote your publication – and where to get an ISBN in your country. Generate a free barcode in seconds.

Penguin Random House has acquired Wonderbly, the leader in personalised gift books. A big step for publishing technology, yet raising concerns about growing market consolidation.

Matthew McConaughey, known from “Interstellar” and “True Detective”, returns to the literary stage with “Poems & Prayers”. A moving collection of poetry and prayers.

The king of American literature and a Nobel Prize winner. At the same time, a war hero, an avid adventurer, and a man full of contradictions. Discover 5 surprising facts about him.

We recommend a moving coming-of-age story, a legendary political thriller, and a surgically precise crime novel. Reads that leave a mark and remind you that emotions have no season.
Books Factory is a leading book printing company in Europe. We offer digital printing, paperback and hardcover, board books for children, book edge printing, and more. Stand out in bookstores. Print with us!