Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Full-Service Book Printing Solutions
John P Pow has been a trusted leader in the book printing industry since 1935, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Our full-service capabilities span digital and offset printing, advanced finishing techniques, and precision binding tailored to meet the evolving needs of publishers. We specialize in 6-color printing, PMS color matching, and metallic ink applications to ensure vibrant, accurate results for covers, book blocks, and inserts. Our state-of-the-art equipment supports lamination, foil stamping, embossing, and UV coatings to enhance durability and visual impact. With nearly 50 employees operating across our South Boston facility, we maintain the personalized service of a family-owned business while serving clients locally and nationally.The third generation of the Pow family remains actively involved, upholding our commitment to innovation and excellence. We serve mainstream trade publishers, educational institutions, and university presses, offering competitive pricing without compromising quality. Our digital dot proofing system and rapid turnaround times ensure projects meet tight deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. From French flaps to case wraps, our team collaborates closely with clients to transform designs into finished products. This legacy of trust, built over 85 years, continues to make us the preferred partner for publishers seeking reliability and craftsmanship.
Services
Digital Printing
Offset Printing
Binding Services
Foil Stamping
UV Coating
Embossing
Case Wraps
Book Jackets
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We offer 85 years of specialized book printing expertise.
- Our family-owned business maintains personalized service at scale.
- We invest in advanced 6-color and digital printing technology.
- Our team provides tailored solutions for educational and trade publishers.
- We guarantee rapid turnaround with digital dot proofing systems.
What people say
Professional team
High-quality work
Excellent customer service
Competitive pricing
Reliable partner
Services
Digital Printing
Our digital printing service delivers high-quality, customizable book production with rapid turnaround times. Using advanced inkjet technology, we handle short runs and on-demand projects while maintaining exceptional color accuracy and detail. This cost-effective solution supports variable data printing for personalized editions.
6 Color Printing
This advanced process adds orange and green inks to traditional CMYK for expanded color range and accuracy. Ideal for complex artwork and branding materials, it ensures vibrant, photorealistic results with metallic ink compatibility for premium finishes.
Foil Stamping
Our foil stamping service applies metallic gold, silver, or custom-colored foil to book covers and jackets. Using precision dies, we create eye-catching accents that enhance brand visibility and add luxury appeal to trade and children's publications.
Perfect Binding
This durable adhesive binding method securely attaches pages to soft covers for books, catalogs, and magazines. Our process ensures clean, professional spines that withstand repeated use while maintaining flexibility for easy page turning.
UV Coating
We apply UV-cured coatings in gloss or matte finishes to protect printed materials from scuffing and fading. This eco-friendly process enhances color vibrancy while adding a premium tactile experience for book jackets and covers.
Questions
What printing technologies do you use?
We utilize advanced offset presses for 1-6 color printing and digital inkjet systems for on-demand projects.
Do you handle large-volume orders?
Yes, our capabilities range from 100 to hundreds of thousands of units with consistent quality.
What finishing options are available?
We offer foil stamping, embossing, UV coatings, lamination, and custom die-cutting solutions.
Are you a family-owned business?
Yes, we've remained family-owned since 1935 with third-generation involvement in operations.
What markets do you serve?
We work with educational publishers, trade houses, and university presses locally and nationally.
How do you ensure print accuracy?
Our digital dot proofing system guarantees color consistency and detail before full production runs.
