Brochures & Booklets

A5 brochure printing brings connected information together in a compact booklet. Compare page counts, paper and cover options for company profiles, service guides, menus and catalogues.

When a brochure is more useful than a leaflet

Brochures and booklets give a longer message a clear reading order. Use them for company profiles, service guides, product catalogues, price lists, menus and event programmes. Instead of fitting every detail onto one sheet, you can introduce a subject, explain the options and finish with contact information. The listed product in this group is A5 brochures, with specifications shown on its own product page.

Begin by deciding what the reader needs to know and arranging that material into a sensible sequence. Group related services together and give each section a clear purpose. Businesses, community organisations and resellers can use the same planning approach: confirm the copy and images before choosing the final page count. If the message is short enough for a single sheet, compare flyer printing instead.

Choose orientation and count every page

A5 portrait brochures measure 148 x 210mm, while landscape measures 210 x 148mm. The listed range runs from 8 to 64 pages in multiples of four, including the cover. Count the front cover, inside front cover, inside back cover and back cover within the total. An eight-page brochure therefore does not mean eight inside pages plus a separate four-page cover.

Landscape availability is specifically listed as eight pages on 130gsm Silk. Do not assume all portrait page counts can also be ordered in landscape. Sketch the content page by page before laying it out, including any introductory or contact pages. If you cannot make the content fit comfortably, edit the copy or move to an available larger page count rather than making the text too small.

Compare inside paper and cover choices

130gsm Silk is listed throughout the page-count range. Eight-page brochures have additional options, including heavier silk, gloss or bond papers throughout. The listed eight-page choices also include 350gsm stock with a matt laminated outer cover, or 130gsm Silk inside with a heavier cover from 170gsm to 300gsm. The product page shows which combinations can currently be selected.

Treat inside paper and cover as related choices rather than independent upgrades that can always be combined. Separate heavier covers are listed with 130gsm Silk inside on eight-page brochures. A self cover uses the same stock as the inside pages. Choose the specification around how the booklet will be handled, then compare the total using the same page count and quantity. Do not assume that an option shown for eight pages applies to a longer booklet.

Prepare a complete brochure PDF

A print-ready PDF with 3mm bleed is preferred for A5 brochures. Extend background colours and images beyond the finished page edge, and keep important text and logos at least 5mm inside the trim. Use CMYK colour and images at 300dpi at final size. Follow the Artwork Guidance, and confirm any product-specific file arrangement before exporting the final document.

Check the complete reading sequence, including covers, page numbers and any intentionally blank pages. Review small captions and contact details at actual size rather than only zoomed in on screen. Upload artwork before adding the brochure to the basket, with up to five files of 100MB each. At checkout, use the fit preview to approve the artwork or select "Ask Blue First to check it" for a team review before production.

Plan quantity, production and delivery together

A5 brochures list 2 Day, 4 Day and 6 Day production options. The stated quantity limits are up to 3,500 copies for 2 Day, up to 5,000 for 4 Day and up to 50,000 for 6 Day. Small quantities including five copies are listed too. Check the available combination on the product page, and do not treat a general next working day message as applying to this brochure specification.

Brochures and booklets are VAT zero rated. Review delivery separately in the basket: standard delivery is £12 plus VAT per order unless free delivery applies. UK deliveries run Monday to Friday, with free collection by arrangement and plain unbranded parcels for direct-to-client orders. Blue First serves Kent and UK customers; a free account provides order history, saved artwork and reorders when you need another batch after checking that the content remains current.

Brochures & Booklets FAQs

What size are the A5 brochures?

A5 portrait brochures measure 148 x 210mm, and A5 landscape brochures measure 210 x 148mm. Choose the orientation before designing the pages because it changes the usable layout. The current product page shows the available combinations of orientation, page count, paper and production service.

How many pages can an A5 booklet have?

The listed A5 brochure range runs from 8 to 64 pages in multiples of four. That total includes the cover, so count all cover surfaces as well as the inside pages. Check the current options for your orientation and stock, since not every specification is offered across the entire range.

Does brochure page count include the cover?

Yes, the stated A5 brochure page count includes the cover. The front cover, inside front cover, inside back cover and back cover each count as a page. Plan these within your total rather than adding them afterwards, especially when comparing an eight-page brochure with a longer booklet.

Why should I plan booklet content in multiples of four?

The listed booklet page counts are offered in multiples of four, so your content needs to fit one of those totals. Include covers and any intentional blank pages in the plan. If your draft falls between options, edit the content or add useful material rather than submitting an unsupported page count.

Can I order landscape A5 brochures?

Landscape A5 brochures are listed as eight pages on 130gsm Silk. Their finished size is 210 x 148mm. Do not assume the full portrait range is available in landscape; check the current product selection before designing a longer booklet or choosing a different stock for a landscape layout.

Which paper is available across brochure page counts?

130gsm Silk is listed throughout the A5 brochure page-count range. Eight-page brochures have additional paper and cover choices, but those should not be assumed to apply to longer booklets. Select the number of pages first, then review the inside paper and cover combinations shown on the product page.

Are gloss and bond papers available for booklets?

Gloss and bond papers are listed among the additional throughout-paper options for eight-page A5 brochures. Availability depends on the chosen combination, so check the product page rather than carrying that choice over to a longer booklet. Compare the complete specification, including page count, before selecting the paper.

What is a self cover brochure?

A self cover brochure uses the same stock for its cover as for the inside pages. The A5 brochure configuration defaults to a self cover, with separate cover choices available for specified combinations. Check the current inside and cover selections together so the order matches the booklet you intended to produce.

Can an A5 brochure have a heavier cover?

A heavier cover is listed for eight-page brochures with 130gsm Silk inside, with cover weights from 170gsm to 300gsm. These are specific combinations, not a promise that every page count can use a separate cover. Confirm the available cover stock after choosing your inside paper and number of pages.

Is matt lamination available for brochure covers?

A 350gsm stock option with a matt laminated outer cover is listed for eight-page A5 brochures. Check the current product choices for the complete combination. Do not assume the same lamination applies to every paper, separate cover or longer booklet simply because it appears elsewhere in the brochure range.

Can I print just five brochures?

Five copies are among the listed A5 brochure quantities. This allows a small batch where only a few booklets are needed, but the exact options still depend on the selected specification. Use the product page to compare the available paper, page count and production service for your chosen quantity.

What is the largest listed brochure quantity?

The listed A5 brochure range reaches 50,000 copies with the 6 Day production option. The stated limits for faster production are lower: 3,500 for 2 Day and 5,000 for 4 Day. Confirm the complete combination on the product page before planning a large distribution or event requirement.

How quickly can A5 booklets be produced?

A5 booklets list 2 Day, 4 Day and 6 Day production options. Availability depends on quantity and the selected combination, with different quantity limits for each service. These are production choices, so check delivery information as well when working back from the date you need the finished brochures.

Are these brochures available next working day?

The listed A5 brochure production options are 2 Day, 4 Day and 6 Day, not next working day. Do not apply general next-day messaging to this product without confirmation. If your deadline does not fit the listed choices, request advice before placing the order rather than assuming a faster service exists.

Are brochures and booklets zero rated for VAT?

Brochures and booklets are VAT zero rated under the confirmed site rules. The A5 brochure product is marked accordingly. Review the basket total for the whole order, however, because a zero-rated printed booklet does not mean every other product or delivery charge in the same order has identical VAT treatment.

What affects the cost of brochure printing?

Brochure cost depends on the selected page count, orientation, inside paper, cover, quantity and production service. Compare the same combination when assessing alternatives. An eight-page self cover booklet is not the same specification as an option with a heavier cover, so check the complete selection rather than the headline price alone.

How much bleed should an A5 booklet PDF include?

The A5 brochure description specifies 3mm bleed. Extend backgrounds beyond each finished page edge and keep important text and logos at least 5mm inside the trim. Use the Artwork Guidance when preparing the PDF, and confirm the required file arrangement rather than assuming a screen-viewing spread layout is print-ready.

Should I check every page before uploading a brochure?

Yes, check every page of the brochure PDF, including covers, blank pages and the reading sequence. Review page numbers, captions, prices and contact details at actual size. At checkout you can request a team review using "Ask Blue First to check it", but this does not replace your own content checks.

When is a booklet better than a flyer?

A booklet is useful when the information needs several connected pages, such as a service guide or product catalogue. A flyer suits a shorter message on a single sheet. Plan the reading order first, then choose the format that gives the text and images enough room without adding unnecessary pages.

Can I reorder an updated company brochure?

You can use a free account for order history, saved artwork and reorders, but upload an updated brochure file when the content changes. Check prices, team details, service descriptions and links before repeating the order. Reconfirm the current paper and production choices rather than relying on an earlier specification.