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Print on Demand: Color Combination Packages

Included in all Color Packages:

  • Softcover or Hardcover available on white paper. Click here to see available trim sizes.
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    Trim Sizes for Color Books

    • Trim sizes available include 5.5”x8.5”, 6”x9”, 6.14”x9.21”, 7”x10”, 8”x10”, 8.5”x8.5” and 8.5”x11” (see chart below for binding availability).
    • For books with 80 pages or greater, you may elect to have text on the spine. For books with less than 80 pages, spine text is not an option.
    • Books are printed on 70# uncoated offset opaque stock, 385 PPI. Paper meets ANSI and library standards for archival quality.
    • Paperback covers for are printed on 80# cover stock, 238 PPI and laminated.

    InchesMillimetersBindingPaperPage Counts
    5.5X8.5216X140Softcover, saddle-stitch (stapled)White4-48
    5.5X8.5216X140Softcover, perfect boundWhite24-480
    5.5X8.5216X140Hardcover, cloth jacketWhite24-480
    5.5X8.5216X140Hardcover, laminate caseWhite24-480
    6X9229X152Softcover, saddle-stitch (stapled)White4-48
    6X9229X152Softcover, perfect boundWhite24-480
    6X9229X152Hardcover, cloth jacketWhite24-480
    6X9229X152Hardcover, laminate caseWhite24-480
    8.5X8.5216X216Softcover, saddle-stitch (stapled)White4-48
    8.5X8.5216X216Softcover, perfect boundWhite24-480
    7X10254X178Softcover, saddle-stitch (stapled)White4-48
    7X10254X178Softcover, perfect boundWhite24-480
    7X10254X178Hardcover, laminate caseWhite4-48
    8X10254X203Softcover, saddle-stitch (stapled)White4-48
    8X10254X203Softcover, perfect boundWhite24-480
    8X10254X203Hardcover, laminate caseWhite24-480
    8.5X11280X216Softcover, saddle-stitch (stapled)White4-48
    8.5X11280X216Softcover, perfect boundWhite24-480
    8.5X11280X216Hardcover, laminate caseWhite24-480
  • Electronic proof
  • ISBN assignment (author can provide own ISBN and imprint at no additional charge)
  • Copyright application kit
  • Book page on our website
  • Barcode
  • Data Backup
  • Distribution through Bowker's Books in Print and Global Books in Print
  • Drop Shipment
  • Book registration through Amazon.com and Half.com
  • 50% royalties of net receipts (Approximately 25% of cover price on books sold through us!)
  • Quarterly Sales Report
  • Author may purchase his/her book for at least 30% off list (discount increases with large orders)
Due to the nature of these books, author must provide illustrations at 300-600dpi in TIFF or PICT format. We will do text layout, but illustration is not included. All covers will include a graphic you provide or one of the illustrations from the book.

Add-on Specials:

  • Add our ebook package to any level below for only $65 additional!
  • Add a dustjacket to any of the below packages for only $40 additional!
  • Add casebinding (full-color, laminated cover) for only $30 additional!
  • Extra Warehousing: $100. Since we primarily utilize print-on-demand technology, we keep only a limited supply of books on hand to reduce inventory costs and keep your prices low. This sometimes causes delays if a book sells a number of copies at once. This package will cover our warehousing costs and keep a minimum of 7-10 copies of your book in stock at all times.

Color Combination Packages:

Level 1: Includes all of the above services and one free book. This is the perfect package for the author who just wants to give POD a try.
Level 1 Price: $625

Level 2: Includes the basic services, Library of Congress number and three free books.
Level 2 Price: $700

Level 3: Includes all of the basic services, Library of Congress number, five free books and a personal storefront for two years.
Level 3 Price: $900

Level 4: Includes all of Level 3 services, plus professional text editing package.
Level 4 Price: $1,200

Level 5: Includes all of Level 4 services and the Bronze Marketing Package.
Level 5 Price: $1,510

Level 6: Includes all of Level 4 services and the Silver Marketing Package.
Level 6 Price: $1,690

Level 7: Includes all of Level 4 services and the Gold Marketing Package.
Level 7 Price: $2,095

(all Color Combination packages have a $40 annual maintenance fee, with the first 2 years free)

What is in the Marketing Packages?

  • Bronze Marketing Package: $400 (if purchased separately). Includes professional press release, 100 four-color business cards, and a personal storefront for two years!
  • Silver Marketing Package: $700 (if purchased separately). With this package, we will write a press release and send it to over 200 media outlets and send review copies of your book to at least 10 major reviewers. You will also get a Personal Storefront for two years and 100 four-color business cards.
  • Gold Marketing Package: $1,300 (if purchased separately). This package includes a professional press release written and distributed to over 200 media outlets, review copies of your book sent to at least 15 major reviewers, a Personal Storefront for two years, placement in Ingram's Advance Magazine, 500 four-color post cards, 500 business cards and 500 2X6" book markers.