Print from a single copy
No minimum order. Print one copy to hold, a handful for family, or a full run when you're ready.
Complete self-publishing & book printing
Bring it to life, your way.
You wrote it — we'll help you publish it. Western Printers designs, prints and binds your own book in any quantity, from a single copy. Get your story to market without committing to a big print run.
Print from 1 copy
Design, print & bind in-house
Publishing authors since 2002
Your self-publishing partner
From manuscript to finished book — all under one roof
Most printers want big orders. We don't. Western Printers exists for authors who aren't ready for a thousand-copy print run but still want a beautifully made, professional book to sell, share or hold. We handle the editing, design, printing, binding and finishing — and we'll print as few as one copy.
How it works
Your book in four simple steps
A guided, personal process from first draft to finished copies.
1
Share your manuscript
Send us your text and your vision. We'll advise on the best format and finish for your book.
2
Design & edit
Optional editing and proofreading, plus professional cover and interior design.
3
Choose your options
Pick your size, binding, paper, colour and cover finish — your book, your way.
4
Proof, print & publish
Approve a proof copy, then print from one to thousands — with ISBN and barcode to sell.
Why authors choose us
Self-publishing, made simple and personal
You own your work
It's your book and your brand. You keep 100% of your rights — and 100% of what you sell it for.
A real person to guide you
First-time author? We'll walk you through every decision in plain language — no jargon, no pressure.
Design, print & bind in-house
Cover and interior design, on-site digital presses and a full range of binding and finishing — one team, start to finish.
Ready to sell
We help you add an ISBN and barcode so your finished book is ready for shops and online stores.
20+ years of experience
Trusted since 2002 by authors, universities and businesses across South Africa.
Your book, your way
So many ways to make it yours
Choose from a range of sizes, binding styles, paper stocks, interior colour options and cover finishes — from a classic paperback novel to a premium hardcover photo book.
Paperback & hardcover
Perfect, coil & case binding
B&W & full colour
Cream & white paper
Matte & gloss covers
1
Minimum order
6+
Binding styles
A6–A4
& custom sizes
2002
Publishing since
Who we help
Made for first-time and independent authors
Whatever you've written, we'll help you turn it into a real book.
Novelists & poets
Memoir & family histories
Academics & thesis printing
Coaches & speakers
Businesses & brands
Children's books
Ready to hold your book in your hands?
Tell us about your project and we'll guide you from manuscript to finished copies.