Slim Softcover Book Mockup- 5.5 x 8.5 pt.2

Trade Paperback 5.5 × 8.5 inch Cover Mockup with Slim 0.25 inch Spine

Photoshop Actions for Short-Form Books and Light Paperbacks

Show your book cover design in a clear and realistic way using this Photoshop mockup kit made for compact paperbacks. This package is tailored for the popular 5.5″ × 8.5″ trade paperback size with a slim 0.25 inch spine, commonly used for shorter literary works.

This mockup set delivers a clean, bookstore-quality presentation that helps your cover design stand out on sales pages, portfolios, or print-on-demand previews.

 

 

Specifications

• Trim size set to 5.5 × 8.5 inch (216 × 140 mm)
• 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) spine width
• Fits titles with 80 to 110 pages, depending on the paper stock used
• Shows the look of a true perfect-bound softcover

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Included in the Package

• 3 Photoshop Action Scripts for fast generation
• 1 ready-made PSD template that works together with the Actions
• Output has a clean perspective and soft light for a natural paperback look
• Suitable for high resolution promotional use

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Best For

• Novellas and short story collections
• Poetry books
• Compact spiritual or guided journals
• Novelette compilations
• Authors and designers preparing KDP or print-on-demand covers
• Portfolio and mockup presentations for publishing clients

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Why This Mockup Helps

This format gives you a simple and reliable way to display lighter paperback titles. The Actions handle the setup, so you focus on your artwork while still presenting it with professional accuracy.

 

 

   

 

 

The Action script set final results rendered using provided pre-designed PSD template:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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