Panther Press Program book binding
Have you considered printing your own textbooks, photo books, or portfolios? Choose PCC’s Panther Press Program, the low-cost, local solution to create custom, high-quality paperback books.
Panther Press was created to allow students, staff, faculty, and the general public to print high-quality books “on-demand” at PCC. The cost of printed books is considerably less than hardcover textbooks or in many cases, even online textbook rentals. Completed projects are typically ready for pick-up within 3-5 days of ordering.
Project ideas
The number of Panther Press projects ideas is endless, but here a few options:
- Open-Education Resources (OER) textbooks (to be sold in the Bookstore)
- Instructor-created textbooks
- Lab workbooks
- Assignment workbooks and other course materials (with perforated pages)
- Artist portfolios
- Photo books and lookbooks
- Catalogs
- Magazines
- Manuals
- Coloring books
- Self-published books
Customize your project
Panther Press projects are completely customizable:
- Perforated pages can be used to allow for easy page tear-out from workbooks.
- Interior pages can be printed in color, black and white, or a mix of the two.
- Covers can be glossy or matte, as well as printed in color or black and white.
- Color divider pages can be used to organize book sections.
- Minimum order of one book (most publishers require a minimum of 10 books or more).
- Thickness of up to 2.25″: Up to 1100 originals, or 550 double-sided sheets (depending on paper type).
- Overall size of up to 8.5×11″ when closed.*
*8.5×11″ portrait is common. 8.5×11″ landscape is possible, but the paper for the cover must be special ordered and will require additional time.
Order your project
To start your Panther Press book binding project, please request a quote if your timeline allows, otherwise place your order.