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The basic business model of the book publishing industry remained largely unchanged between the Great Depression and the turn of the Millennium. Print a lot of books, try to get them reviewed so that stores would stock them on consignment, advertise, then hope that they don't come back as returns. Small imprints and self-publishers were reduced to begging distributors to accept their titles at discounts of 60% or more, and were expected to accept returns in any condition and quantity. Print-on-demand book publishing, combined with short-discount distribution and Internet marketing, is turning the publishing business on its head. For the first time, authors are finding that they can launch their own publishing businesses and earn more from their writing than they would with a major trade publisher. Small imprints can invest their scarce resources in acquiring, designing and promoting new titles, rather than gambling on tons of books that cost money to keep in inventory. This book details the new method with which authors and publishers alike can use POD to cut costs and increase profits, while reaching new readers through the magic of Internet marketing.
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A variety of changes in business practices and advances in technology are blurring the line between authoring and publishing. Read the first page
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Limited use outside USA,
By Escritor (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Print On Demand Book Publishing: A New Approach to Printing and Marketing Books for Publishers and Authors (Paperback)
I bought this book having read the recommendation of other reviewers but failed to note that most were based in the USA or outside UK. The book contains much that is useful general background about POD systems and many of the business tips are applicable in a general sense. However, it is written specifically for an American audience using the US publishing system. All of the links and references are for US users. That said, this is a clearly written, snappy guide to the ins and outs of POD.
This is a second edition of the book, published in the US but printed by Lightning Source UK Ltd, the UK arm of an international POD printing company. There might have been a missed opportunity for that UK business to work with the publishers to produce a UK-specific book?
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book,
This review is from: Print On Demand Book Publishing: A New Approach to Printing and Marketing Books for Publishers and Authors (Paperback)
I have been pondering about whether to buy this book for a long time. The foner books website gives lots of useful information, that I have read over and over again; so I thought it was time I bought the book. This is an ideal book for anyone who is thinking of self publishing, while restricting the risk, or for anyone who likes the idea of setting up a publishing company.Very well written, clear and concise, the writer puts a very compelling case for the Print On Demand business model. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in this field.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Indispensable,
By vikingraider (Denmark) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Print On Demand Book Publishing: A New Approach to Printing and Marketing Books for Publishers and Authors (Paperback)
This book is an indispensable guide to the subject of Print on Demand (POD).
As someone who is now into POD, but never knew anything about traditional publishing, I particularly enjoyed his explanations of how traditional publishing works, and he provides a compelling, well-presented case for the cost-effectiveness of the POD route in comparison. You can also try "Aiming at Amazon" by Aaron Shephard. I don't know either of these authors, but every time I read these two books I find some new points I can apply to my own self-publishing site adpublishing.eu.
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