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Company details

  1. Digital Printing Service
  2. Book Publisher
  3. Digital Printer
  4. Prints and Signs Store

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We are the fastest custom book printers for self-publishing anywhere. Learn how to publish your own book, find free templates, & get quick service at 48 Hr Books!


Contact info

  • 14th Street Southwest 2249, 44314, Akron, United States

  • 48hrbooks.com

2.6

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

9 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware of this company.

First off, I want to start by saying I have used this company a few times with no problems. Now I make an order, and it does not come out how it should, and they tell me they are using a new INKJET printer. I ask if it can be fixed, and they tell me it has been posted on their website for months that they are switching printers and customers should have seen it on the site. Well, if I don't go on the site for a few months how would I see it? Not even an email was sent to notify customers of the change. I feel like as a company it would not take much to fix this error, but they will not budge. I also wanted to order more books from them again, but I will have to find another company instead. They have a very poor business model, and I am disappointed in a company I would normally refer to others.

30 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not choose this company

Do not choose this company, they added 50 more pages to my journal. Which I printed at UPS just fine. They said that my page 5 needed 1 more page, and that simply isn't true. Then I tried to cancel my order the next day, and they said they wouldn't give me back my $100 it was non-refundable. Sounds like a SCAM to me. Also, they say they are quick printers. Note: it's after they get you to approve the PDF print which also takes more time. Find a more reputable and honest company than this one.

4 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They would not reprint after THEIR error!

They printed several hundred books for me in small quantities as I made revisions and spread them around for input from friends. 48hr books people are not supportive or communicative. They made a huge error on my last cover and would not reprint the order. They do not pay attention to what they are doing. They are about speed and sequencing through their processes to get them out the door in 48 hours.

16 February 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always Excellent

I've been making books with 48 Hour Books for nearly a decade now. Their customer service is always thorough and excellent. They have a very quick turnaround time, and their prices can't be beat.

19 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I hate to write this about 48hr…

I hate to write this about 48hr Books--their customer service is truly exceptional, as is the quality of the printing-- but seeing that the hard-cover copies that I had ordered were glue-bound was a let down. I wish that they had told me that they didn't offer stitch-bound. I feel as if I have partially wasted my money.

17 December 2023
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a first-time author

As a first-time author, the terrain of publishing can seem like a labyrinth, each turn filled with uncertainty. Yet, the team at 48hour Books, particularly Alex, has been a beacon of guidance. The immediacy of their customer service has been nothing short of miraculous, meeting my countless inquiries not just with efficiency, but with genuine support and understanding.

The artisans at 48hour Books excel not only in their craft but also in their remarkable spirit of helpfulness. In a world overrun by haste, they demonstrate that quality need not be the casualty of swiftness. Their commitment is akin to a skilled sower—every step from the first interaction to the final product is executed with utmost care and precision. Much like a tree is known by its fruit, the quality of their books— in paper, binding, and print clarity—announces their unparalleled dedication.

For those embarking on the journey of sharing words, 48hour Books is a sanctuary where opportunity and skill coalesce, where the promise of today unfurls into the cherished keepsakes of tomorrow. Thank you, Alex, and the entire team, for making my first voyage into authorship not just successful, but profoundly enriching.

30 August 2023
Unprompted review

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