Large print book publishing is the production of a book with bigger type, wider spacing and a more open layout, so readers who find standard print tiring can enjoy it comfortably. Our large print book publishing services take your manuscript, rebuild the interior for readability and set the edition up on Amazon KDP in your own account.
Large print is a steady, often overlooked audience. Libraries, older readers and anyone who simply prefers bigger type look for these editions, and many popular books never get one. This service is part of our Amazon book publishing services, and it works well as a second edition of a book you have already published.
What our large print publishing service includes
- Large print interior. A redesigned interior with type at 16 points or larger, generous line spacing and clear chapter openings.
- Trim size and paper advice. A trim size and paper choice that suit a longer book, with the page count and print cost explained up front.
- Large print cover. A cover adapted for the new spine width, with the title kept clear at thumbnail size.
- KDP setup. A separate large print edition created in your KDP account, with the right labelling, categories and price.
- Edition linking. A check that the large print edition appears alongside your other formats on the book page.
Who this service is for
- Authors with a published book who want to reach readers who prefer bigger type
- Authors of fiction, memoir, faith and wellbeing books with older readers
- Authors planning a library or community-group edition
- Publishers adding large print to a backlist
How this service works
- Choose the book. Send the final text and tell us your current formats and trim size.
- Plan the layout. We choose type size, spacing and trim, and show you the page count and print cost.
- Build and review. We build the large print interior and cover, and you review a proof.
- Publish. We set up the edition in your KDP account, check the listing and confirm that the formats are linked.
What counts as large print?
There is no single legal definition, but publishers and Amazon’s own guidance treat large print as type set at about 16 points or larger. Bigger type needs more room, so the layout changes in many small ways: wider line spacing, shorter lines, simpler headings and fewer decorative elements. Simply enlarging a standard PDF does not work, because it breaks the page and leaves awkward gaps. We rebuild the interior from the manuscript so the page feels calm and readable.
Which trim size and paper suit a large print book?
Large print books use more pages, so a larger trim size such as 6 x 9 inches or bigger is common, because it keeps the page count and the weight of the book under control. Cream paper reduces glare for many readers, and black text on cream suits most editions. We show the page count and the printing cost for two or three options before you choose, since both affect your price and your royalty.
How does a large print edition work on KDP?
A large print edition is a separate edition of your book, so it needs its own ISBN and its own setup in KDP. You enter the details, upload the interior and cover, choose the print options and set a price. KDP asks you to mark the book as large print, and Amazon can link the edition to your other formats on the book page. We check that the labelling, categories and description tell readers clearly what they are buying.
How do I price a large print book?
Large print costs more to print because the page count rises, so the price usually sits above the standard paperback. Pricing too low can leave a very small royalty, since KDP deducts the printing cost, and Amazon’s royalty rules change from time to time. We use the KDP printing cost and royalty calculator to test prices before you decide, and we explain what you would earn at each one.
How do I promote a large print edition?
- Add a note to your existing listing and your website that a large print edition is available
- Tell your newsletter list, because many readers ask for bigger type for family members
- Approach libraries, reading groups and community centres, because these readers often look for large print
- Mention the edition in your Author Central page and in your next book’s back matter
- Plan wider reach with our book distribution services
How long does large print publishing take and what does it cost?
Most large print editions take two to four weeks from the final text, depending on length and on how many images or tables the book has. We do not publish a price list, because cost depends on word count and complexity. Every project receives a free quote with a fixed price in writing before work starts, so you can decide with the full figure in front of you.
Questions about large print book publishing
Do I need a new ISBN for a large print edition?
Yes. A large print edition is a separate edition, so it needs its own ISBN. KDP can assign a free one, or you can use your own.
Can you turn my existing PDF into large print?
We rebuild the interior from your manuscript or source file. Enlarging a finished PDF breaks the page, so we avoid it.
Will a large print edition be linked to my other editions?
Amazon can link editions of the same book on one page. We check the link and contact KDP if it does not appear.
Which font size do you use?
We work to about 16 points or larger and may go higher for some books. We show a sample page before we build the whole book.
Can large print be a hardcover?
Yes, where KDP offers the size and options. Hardcovers cost more to print, so we compare the choices.
Does the cover change for large print?
The spine width changes with the page count, so the cover wrap needs adjusting. We keep the design consistent with your other editions.
Can I publish a large print edition outside Amazon?
Yes. IngramSpark and other print services accept large print too, and our IngramSpark consultancy can plan that.
Will a large print book sell?
There is a steady audience, but we cannot guarantee sales. We check your genre and give you an honest view first.
Related services
- Amazon book publishing services
- Amazon paperback and hardcover publishing
- Book formatting and typesetting
- Book cover design services
- IngramSpark consultancy
Why authors work with us
- You keep your rights, your royalties and your accounts
- You receive a written scope and a fixed price before any work starts
- You approve every file before it moves to the next step
- One project manager keeps you informed at every stage