Custom Shipping Boxes

Custom shipping boxes elevate book mailings into memorable, shareable experiences. From book launches and influencer mailings to subscriber drops, preorder campaigns, and gifting programs, our packaging makes the mailing itself part of the story.

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We help you choose the right box for your book and your campaign, with flexible and creative design support along the way. Every box can be custom printed with your messaging, and if you don’t have artwork ready, our design team is available to help. Built to protect the book in transit, our boxes ensure it makes a great first impression upon arrival.

Box Option 1

Book Fold Mailer

Designed to fit most trade hardcovers and paperbacks up to 6” × 9” with a 2” depth, this mailer also accommodates flat inserts like letters or postcards. Available with custom printing, it can be designed to reflect your brand, logos, and message—reinforcing the value of what’s inside.
Box Option 2

Art Book/Cookbook Mailer

Best for substantial titles like art books and cookbooks, this mailer uses reinforced end chambers and a custom fit to protect heavier books in transit. Flat inserts such as letters or postcards can be included, making it ideal for high impact launches and special mailings.
Box Option 3

Small Tab Locking Box

Perfect for creating a gift-style unboxing experience, this box has room for including campaignrelated items such as pens, keychains, or tote bags along with a book up to 8” × 10” with a 2” depth. Custom printing highlights your logo, book club colors, or a message from the sender.
Box Option 4

Large Tab Locking Box

Designed to hold multiple 6” × 9” books or a book paired with a larger item like a tumbler, pencil case, or apparel, this box is well-suited for holiday gifting or curated book collections. It brings multiple pieces together in one polished, cohesive presentation.

Featured Custom Box Projects

Distributing Client Gift Boxes Assembled In-House

Distributing Client Gift Boxes Assembled In-House

A Monthly Corporate Book Club Box

Custom Packaging and Bulk Distribution

Custom Mailers Stuffed with Keychains and a Book

Porchlight's Services

Services for Authors

Our extensive knowledge of bookselling will help you set a strategy for getting your book—and its message—out into the world.

Services for Publishers

We can manage complex bulk orders, help set sales strategy, feature your books on our website and newsletters, and more.

Services for Organizations

Whether for an event, training, or other group function, getting a large quantity of books delivered to the right place(s), at the right time, can be a challenge. We make it easy.

Services for Publicists & Agents

Our extensive experience and network of relationships within the publishing industry can make each step of a book’s lifecycle a success.

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