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FYI -
I have found a publisher called 1st Books, which prints on demand. Their fee is $600, and for that they distribute through Ingram and Baker-something. They accept JPEG images and Word, unlike Northlight, which only allows 35mm and gives you no design or content control or rights. They provide ISBN and barcode, (a $400 value sparing me a real hassle) formatting and cover design, list with the five big .com booksellers, and list you on a database of 25,000 bookstores nationwide. You get 15%, and 50% through their website sales. They link your free website page to your own site for the 50% rate. They have a variety of additional promotional packages.
I am contented with this company, and will be ordering soon. With a distributor like Ingram handling my book, I can send it to book stores with confidence that they will not just pass it by. I do not have to spend anything after the initial fees.
Since I have done all the formatting and design, production will only be two months. The book price will be $19.95 with 1st Books without the CD. With CD, $39.95 through my own publishing company.
It is 190 pages with over 300 illuistrations. It is 11" x 8.25" with a perfect binding and glossy laminate cover.
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