Ready to Print offers services for the self publisher that will take them up to the print ready stage.
POD through world-wide distributor. Compare
POD using laser printing technology through local suppliers (no registration required). Compare
Free book publishing service offered by Amazon. Prescribed template formatting. Books can only be ordered online at the going rate. Compare
A further advantage for self-publishing authors is the chance to have books listed on all the Amazon and other wholesale websites. Compare
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Description | POD through world-wide distributor for which registration is required for direct management by the Author after setting up. | POD using laser printing technology through local suppliers. | POD print and publish service offered by world-wide distributor. | Electronic books readable only with a Amazon Kindle reader and downloadable from Amazon online. |
ISBN | ISBN is required | No ISBN required | ISBN is required | ISBN is required |
Specifications | A wide range of book sizes is possible. Template formatting for cover prescribed. |
A wide range of book sizes is possible. Formatting of both interior and cover required. |
A range of book sizes is possible. Template formatting for interior and cover prescribed. |
Illustrated books are not suitable for Kindle which renders in black and white only. |
Paper | Interior: Black and white on creme paper 85gsm,opaque, or on white 75gsm. Cover: Colour or black and white on 240gsm. |
Interior: Black and white on white 80gsm bond. Cover: 300gsm |
Interior: Paper weight varies depending on the type of book. |
eBook |
Spine | Spine text on perfect bound books requires a minimum of 80 pages, without requires 48 pages minimum. There are limits on the number of pages printed on creme or white paper respectively. | Spine text on perfect bound books requires a minimum of 80 pages, without requires 48 pages minimum. | Prescribed template formatting | |
Distribution | Distribution is automatic to wholesalers such as Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Kalahari Books and others. Authors can order books on line at a publisher's price. | Distribution and marketing is the author/publisher's responsibility. | Author's price is available, |
Readable only with a Kindle reader available from Amazon on-line. |
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Design and layout fee | R200 per hour with a minimum of R2000 and the balance payable at the completion of the project. |
Other known expenses | R200 for Master copy of the content and cover files in .pdf format on CD. Direct cost of any proof copy. Cover design: Commissioned artwork if required at R200 per hour, subject to fixed negotiated fee. |
Exclusions | All costs after print-ready stage. |
Quotes | A quotation for any of the above services is available on request based on a pre-assessment of the scope of the project and choice of the most favourable option. |