Not every book needs a warehouse. Some need only a shelf, a backpack, or a handful of hands to hold them. The “Kavun” Printing House was built for those books. Whether softcover or hardcover, with a run as small as fifty, each copy receives the same attention as a first edition. Small‑run book printing is not a compromise here. It is the main act.
Who We Are
“Kavun” means watermelon in Ukrainian — a name chosen for warmth, not for size. The team is small enough to remember every client’s name and skilled enough to handle complex layouts, unusual trim sizes, and demanding paper selections. Their expertise comes from years of watching large printers turn away short runs. So they turned toward them instead. Commitment means showing up: answering questions before the order, checking proofs twice, and delivering on the promised date. No corporate distance. Just direct, honest conversation.
What We Offer
Two covers. Many possibilities.
Softcover printing offers a clean, minimal finish. The cover bends without cracking. Pages lie flat enough for comfortable reading. Available with matte or gloss lamination. Suitable for novels, chapbooks, workbooks, and annual reports.
Hardcover printing is for preservation. A rigid case, rounded spine, and the satisfying weight of a permanent object. Endpapers can be plain or colored. The cover can be printed or left as cloth. Ideal for photo books, celebratory editions, or any manuscript that deserves to outlast its author.
Both options start at 50 copies. No upper limit is stated, but the specialty remains the small run. The printing equipment is contemporary — digital presses that handle short runs efficiently without losing sharpness. Paper choices include off‑white, pure white, cream, and several textured stocks. Binding thread is strong. Glue is flexible. Every detail is chosen for actual use, not showroom appeal.
When It’s Useful
A professional printer becomes truly useful in specific, real‑world situations. Small‑run book printing fits these perfectly:
A month before a conference, and the speaker needs fifty polished copies of a white paper.
A grandparent’s eightieth birthday, and the family wants a hardcover collection of letters.
A startup’s first pitch, and investors expect a physical book, not a PDF.
A translation of a forgotten author, and the translator wants to share just a hundred copies.
A school’s literary magazine, printed properly for once, not stapled in a corner.
A crowdfunding campaign that promised physical rewards for fifty backers.
A private journal written over ten years, finally bound for the writer alone and two close friends.
In every case, the run is small. The need is large.
Why Choose Us
Other printers treat fifty copies as a nuisance. “Kavun” treats it as a normal Tuesday.
The difference shows in four places. First, equipment: modern machines that cost less to run per page, which means lower prices for you. Second, inspection: every book is opened, flipped through, and closed again before packing. Third, communication: one person handles your file from start to finish. No dropped emails, no handoffs to strangers. Fourth, flexibility: need one more change to the cover after approval? They listen. No rigid robot policies.
Above all, the guarantee is simple. If a single book arrives with a defect, they replace it. Not after an argument. Immediately. That is what small‑run expertise looks like in practice.
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See the material options, binding styles, and price estimates for your own manuscript. The full collection waits at the link below.
| Price: | 500 |
| Categories: | Services / Other Services |
| Phone: | +380730308100 |
| Address: | House of Public Service, st. Korolenko 3 3rd floor, room 308 |
| Website: | View our site |
| Email: | arbuz.in.ua@gmail.com |
