How do I assemble the book boxes?

- Begin with the box lying flat on a surface, with the flaps facing up. - Take the two smaller flaps and fold them inwards towards the centre of the box. - Fold the two larger flaps inwards as well, so that they overlap the smaller flaps. - The sides of the box should now be taking shape. - Fold the remaining two flaps inwards towards the centre of the box. - Seal up with some [packaging tape](https://www.vistaprint.co.uk/packaging/mailing-supplies/custom-packaging-tape) and you're good to go! That's it — you should now have a fully assembled book box ready to use. If you encounter any difficulties during the assembly process, don't hesitate to reach out.

How big are the book boxes? Will the weight affect posting?

The dimensions & weights for each book box are as follows: | Size | OUTSIDE Dimensions (W x D x H) | INSIDE Dimensions (W x D x H) | Weight | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- | | Small | 15.6 x 21.6 x 3 cm | 15.4 x 20.3 x 2.8 cm | 227 g | | Medium | 21.6 x 30.6 x 3 cm | 21.4 x 29.3 x 2.8 cm | 228 g | | Large | 30.6 x 42.6 x 3 cm | 30.4 x 41.3 x 2.8 cm | 482 g | These are common sizes for postal boxes, though prices could vary. We recommend checking prices with your local post office or carrier.

Book Boxes, Book Shippers Printing

Protect your books and promote your brand with our book boxes.

3 sizes available
1.8 mm E-flute cardboard
Full-colour interior & exterior printing
Opens from the middle
Recyclable

Boxes that protect & promote

Whether you’re sending out books and magazines or other flat items like clothes or calendars, our book box's unique unfold-to-open seal makes unboxing anything an experience. Complement your customer’s experience with a few personal touches — a sweet thank you message inside or little extras like stickers or bookmarks — and your boxes will be ready to make someone’s day.

Get the box that’s just right

Made from recyclable white or brown E-flute cardboard with vivid, full-colour printing available inside and out, these boxes are a great way to send more than just a book. With 3 different sizes to choose from, there’s plenty of space for your logo, a unique design or some messaging. Even better, our easy-close, easy-open boxes are both reusable and recyclable — so your packaging can see some additional use after its journey.

Smooth design process

Ready to order? Simply choose your size and cardboard colour, then upload your designs. You can customise your design as much as you like, and even ask for one of our design professionals to help you to create something truly unique. We’ll take it from there, professionally printing and packaging your order. You’ll have your custom book boxes in no time, ready to impress.

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What Makes it Better

Responsibly Sourced Materials: Products made from responsibly sourced materials are designed to help reduce environmental impact. They're selected not only for the materials themselves, but also with consideration for the workers who farm and manufacture them, indigenous communities affected by production and the biodiversity in and around production areas.

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Breaking The Common Mind

19 Feb 2026 | Jean T. |

Verified Buyer

I ordered 200 boxes for my book in specific colours with a black background and they turned out exactly as I requested. Very happy with the service

Great

16 Oct 2025 | Tom D. |

Verified Buyer

Great result. Easy to use design tool

Better than expected

28 Aug 2025 | Karleen C. |

Verified Buyer

I was so pleased when I received my boxes for my new book release. I had them printed with the book title and matching bookmarks. The print is clean and clear. Even though the cardboard is brown, everything still showed up nicely. It is the correct size true to the description and holds the book snug. It will be very well protected as it travels along in the postal system. My order arrived on time, I cannot fault the service at all. I both recommend and will be using them again. .

Amazing!!

11 Jun 2025 | nicole H. |

Verified Buyer

Absolutely love the quality of these book boxes and quick delivery! Will be ordering again and in more sizes.

very good experience thanks

28 Nov 2024 | Paulo S. |

Verified Buyer

easy to design, easy to order, quality is very good, arrived on time all goof stuff

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No more guesswork. We take care of the entire design process, from brainstorming ideas to delivering the files to your account.

Frequently asked questions

While we don’t offer full sample kits for book boxes, you can order a single customised box to see what it looks like in person and get an idea of the sizes.

Begin with the box lying flat on a surface, with the flaps facing up.
Take the two smaller flaps and fold them inwards towards the centre of the box.
Fold the two larger flaps inwards as well, so that they overlap the smaller flaps.
The sides of the box should now be taking shape.
Fold the remaining two flaps inwards towards the centre of the box.
Seal up with some packaging tape and you're good to go!

That's it — you should now have a fully assembled book box ready to use. If you encounter any difficulties during the assembly process, don't hesitate to reach out.

If you're worried about your goods being damaged, you can add padding to the book boxes. Depending on how much space there is, you can use different things to help protect your product. If there's only a little bit of space around the product, you can wrap it in bubble wrap or fill the space with tissue paper. If there's lots of space, packing peanuts or shredded paper or cardboard will offer cushioning inside. You can also add a fragile label to the box once you've sealed it with packaging tape.

You can order as few as 1 book box, completely customised to your liking. That way you can figure out exactly what you want to order.

The dimensions & weights for each book box are as follows:

Size	OUTSIDE Dimensions (W x D x H)	INSIDE Dimensions (W x D x H)	Weight
Small	15.6 x 21.6 x 3 cm	15.4 x 20.3 x 2.8 cm	227 g
Medium	21.6 x 30.6 x 3 cm	21.4 x 29.3 x 2.8 cm	228 g
Large	30.6 x 42.6 x 3 cm	30.4 x 41.3 x 2.8 cm	482 g

These are common sizes for postal boxes, though prices could vary. We recommend checking prices with your local post office or carrier.

Our book boxes are made from recyclable cardboard, so you should be able to put them in your regular cardboard recycling — though it's always worth checking your local council guidelines. Just remember to empty them out and break them down.