New Zealand’s
self-publishing experts.

About Us
Expertise meets innovation: Find out what sets YourBooks printing solutions apart from the rest
YourBooks started in 2000 under the name Astra Print, which, at the time, was working as a legal publisher. So naturally, books in their various other forms were a fantastic addition to the work we already did.
Astra Print’s target market was professional publishing companies, so with the knowledge, technology, and passion within its framework, the company quickly became a leading expert in high quality print and book binding.
Affordable
Professional
Efficient
Environmentally friendly
New Zealand’s
number 1 book printer For Publishers & Self-Publishers
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As New Zealand’s self-publishing experts, YourBooks has an exciting story to share.

Christine Anne Borra
YourBooks Consultant
With over 30 years in the print market and 10 years printing books, Christine is your go to YourBooks self-publishing consultant. Ask Christine anything, she is here to help you get your book into print.

Sharon Simmons
Account Manager
With 35 years in the industry, including 18 focused on book printing, Sharon is passionate about books and publishing. An avid reader, she brings expertise and a personal touch to every project.
Mobile: +64 27 299 8378

Amanda Sutcliffe
Creative Director & Design Lead
Amanda loves everything about books. With over 20 years’ experience in the design and print industry, Amanda enjoys working closely with authors to produce bookstore quality book designs that makes an author proud!
YourBooks
Environmental Policy:
- We are proud to be an FSC-certified business. FSC certification ensures responsible forest management, promotes social responsibility, and supports sustainable forest communities.
- YourBooks recommended paper stocks are sourced from mills certified ISO 14001 in environmental management.
- The mill supplying uncoated paper is self-sufficient in water and power, with waste CO2 used in the paper whitening process.
- The pulp comes from farmed trees interspersed with other crops to maintain local biodiversity.
- Our coated paper is produced without elemental chlorine, so it has virtually no toxic emissions.
- The pulp comes from certified and audited WMF (Well Managed Forests) plantations. These forests absorb carbon monoxide and release oxygen into the atmosphere, helping the environment.