Expert print management for books and journals

There’s nothing like the feel and smell of a new book, a journal, or even a diary. It’s not just a scent. A brand new, freshly printed book isn’t just ink and paper; it represents possibility, discovery and expectation. That’s the kind of book MC2 puts in your hands. Finishing a brand-new book, journal, or diary is a process because there are so many choices to consider.
Do you go hardcover or soft? Should it be stitched, glued, or wire-bound? What type of paper stock is best? How thick should it be? What’s the ideal size for postage or display? And most importantly, will it still look good after being handled by twenty different people? Each decision plays a role in the final product.
Let’s talk print.

We get it.
We know what’s at stake

We’ve helped clients produce everything from short-run self-published books and custom planners to high-end journals and coffee table-style corporate reports. We know how to keep the finish sharp, the binding tight, the colours consistent — and the costs in check.
It’s never just about the print.
One client came to us wanting to print 50 hardcover books, but with only 24 pages, we knew it would look and feel wrong. Hardcover would triple the cost and over-engineer the finish. Instead, we suggested a heavier softcover with a scored spine. Still premium. Still fit for purpose. But far more effective.

That’s what you get when you work with a print partner who’s not just ticking boxes.

What we manage

  • Custom journals and diaries (PU leather, fabric, textured covers)
  • Case bound - section sewin
  • Perfect bound, saddle-stitched or spiral-bound books
  • Corporate reports, branded notebooks and planners
  • Premium presentation or gift-style print
We help you figure out the best specs (stock weight, cover type, binding, finishes) then source from the right supplier locally or offshore. We’ll work with your designer, run a press check if needed, and make sure it all arrives looking exactly how you imagined.
Because when it’s your name on the cover, you want to be sure what’s inside holds up.
Let’s talk print.