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Semi-OT ISO a good company to print on demand books

TSasha SmithTSasha Smith Posts: 27,253
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I am looking for a place to print on demand two different books.  One of them is a graphic novel for adults and the other is a graphic novel for kids aging from 4 to five.   I would like something that does not take too long to process the book til when I get it but still not be too expensive.

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  • KnittingmommyKnittingmommy Posts: 8,191

    The two big places seem to be Createspace.com and Lulu.com.  I haven't used either one yet.  I know that a lot of the indie novelists selling on Amazon use Createspace as they are Amazon's print on demand company, but I don't believe you have to sell on Amazon to use it.  They are both worth checking out.  Good luck.

  • TSasha SmithTSasha Smith Posts: 27,253
    edited December 2015

    What is a good way to turn renders into graphic novels?

     

     

    I do have Photoshop and Windows 10

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  • TangoAlphaTangoAlpha Posts: 4,587

    Another option is Ingram Spark, but you will need to source your own ISBN, and they do have setup costs (but they can get you into all the big catalogues, especially in Europe, which CS can't), and they don't have the  self-published stigma that goes with Createspace, particularly when it comes to getting your books into brick and mortar stores. (and Ingram is a massive corporation...)

    All the POD companies list what paper sizes they can print. They all do paperbacks, Ingram Spark and Lulu can also do hardbacks and some other formats. Cost is related to page count rather than the trimmed page size. You'll need to produce your artwork to the finished page size + 1/4 inch all round sacrificial gutter at 300dpi (so a 6" x 9" page needs a 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 image at 300dpi = 1950 x 2850 pixels). Don't put anything ipmportant within 1/4 inch of the edge of the finished page. They'll usually require a PDF, with any fonts you use embedded, and colour images should be in the CMYK colour space (Photoshop can convert from RGB). All the specs of what they require will be on the web sites.

  • AtiAti Posts: 9,182
    TangoAlpha said:

    Another option is Ingram Spark

    Wow, they have great prices... surprise 

  • TheWheelManTheWheelMan Posts: 1,014
    Ati said:
    TangoAlpha said:

    Another option is Ingram Spark

    Wow, they have great prices... surprise 

    The prices are great after you pay the setup fees and also pay for an ISBN, which can cost over $100 for just one if you are in the US.

     

    TangoAlpha said:

    Another option is Ingram Spark, but you will need to source your own ISBN, and they do have setup costs (but they can get you into all the big catalogues, especially in Europe, which CS can't), and they don't have the  self-published stigma that goes with Createspace, particularly when it comes to getting your books into brick and mortar stores. (and Ingram is a massive corporation...)

    All the POD companies list what paper sizes they can print. They all do paperbacks, Ingram Spark and Lulu can also do hardbacks and some other formats. Cost is related to page count rather than the trimmed page size. You'll need to produce your artwork to the finished page size + 1/4 inch all round sacrificial gutter at 300dpi (so a 6" x 9" page needs a 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 image at 300dpi = 1950 x 2850 pixels). Don't put anything ipmportant within 1/4 inch of the edge of the finished page. They'll usually require a PDF, with any fonts you use embedded, and colour images should be in the CMYK colour space (Photoshop can convert from RGB). All the specs of what they require will be on the web sites.

    The POD stigma thing is kinda irrelevant now. The stocking physical copies issue isn't because of the POD thing (Ingram is the primary book distributor on the planet, and they own Lightning Source and Ingram Spark, major POD companies). CreateSpace doesn't offer stores the option of returning unsold books. That's why they have problems getting physical copies in stores. 

  • AtiAti Posts: 9,182
    TheWheelMan said:
    Ati said:

    Wow, they have great prices... surprise 

    The prices are great after you pay the setup fees and also pay for an ISBN, which can cost over $100 for just one if you are in the US.

    If I read correctly, you get the setup fee back after your first order of 50+ prints. That's managable.

    ISBN numbers for the US do seem to be high... I'm in Hungary, here we get those for free. (Sort of... we have to give a few copies of the book to the national libraries in exchange. If it's a lengthy book, it may actually cost more than $100. Okay, I'm not sure I'm in a better position... :))

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