Dissertation & Thesis

The highlight of any student's degree course is finally completing that thesis or dissertation. Our Head Binder (previously with the University of Southampton Bindery before it closed) has a wealth of experience ensuring GB Bookbinding provides a quality service, catering for all universities across the country, producing professionally bound theses and dissertations. We are official suppliers for the University of Southampton and recommended binders for several other Universities. Email us your pdf document for a complete printing and binding service, or bring in your ready printed copies for binding only. Recommended paper is 80-100gm uncoated.       

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Hard Binding

Bound in washable library buckram with stiff millboard oversewn, rounded and backed. Lined with calico and case made incorporating a French groove and gold blocking on the spine. Front board lettering is available as an option as well as a choice of colours. Next day - 7 day turnaround available. Southampton University Crest option available.

Soft Binding

Bound between two manilla or departmental covers, wire stitched with a black tape spine. Edges can be cut flush or left uncut. The option of a Southampton University crest is available. Same day/while you wait service for all students. Ideal for a research degree viva.

Soft Bound in Buckram
Bound as above but covered in washable buckram, completed with foil blocking on the spine. A choice of colours is available. Suitable for University of London.

Stiff Binding

Quarter bound with reinforced endpapers, hinged with stiff boards and laminated with manilla or your own departmental covers. The document is wire stitched with black taped spine. Edges are cut flush or uncut. Southampton University Crest available as an option. This style is required for certain dissertations e.g. School of Education, University of Southampton.

CD pockets and pockets for maps and leaflets can be incorporated into all of the above