Comments on: How do I find a printer to print my book cost-effectively?

By: Spud

Spud — Mon, 09 May 2011 23:03:29 +0000

That saves me. Thanks for being so sneslbie!

By: K. Ashraf

K. Ashraf — Tue, 08 May 2007 17:15:48 +0000

I am so happy! This article has given me answers to my question, “Why can’t I find a book printer? Why won’t they give me a quote? why do they ask so many questions!” I am starting a new publishing company, and I don’t know the type of paper if there are 8 different kinds, unless I know how much each will cost me (and if I can see a sample). So far, asides from One company in Japan, I have had no luck finding a book printer. Reason? I need a audio CD slot in the back cover. GRRR!

By: B. Nelson

B. Nelson — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:20:29 +0000

What are the ramification’s of buying just one ISBN from Bowkers?
The one only ISBN is in their name. Do they become listed as the publisher?

Digital printing is a cost effective way to publish a book, but some require an ISBN or they will use a generic ISBN. What problems can that create? ie: Lightning Source.

By: Bill Nelson

Bill Nelson — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:49:40 +0000

Very informative site. Great no nonsense answers.

By: RD Stewart

RD Stewart — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:45:17 +0000

Hi,
I have a problem with the size of my book. The book is non-fictional account of murder and it is very doubtful it can be reduced by omitting text. The book presently contains 1076 pages, has been finalized and is in Quark Express format ready for printing.
It seems there are very few printers who handle this size book. additionally, the few that have returned my inquiries are very expensive and thus the project becomes mute as the selling price would seem too expensive to make the required profits. Do you have any sugguestions?

Regards, RD Stewart

By: AL

AL — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 02:30:14 +0000

what was the cost for a single isbn ?

$125

By: David Arp

David Arp — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 23:18:26 +0000

Gus, what are the obvious reasons? They should be servicing the industry if they hold the monopolistic rights for ISBN assignment. I purchased my ISBN from another source just because I could not take their attitude. So far I have not had a problem.

By: Gus

Gus — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:19:30 +0000

You CAN get a single ISBN from Bowker, it is just not
advertised by them (for obvious reasons). I recently bought a single one for my book. You can email Lisa for the form and you will have it in about a week…
Lisa.Merritt@bowker.com

By: Janice Pearson

Janice Pearson — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 20:52:52 +0000

I want an old established printer to print 2000 books. I want one that’s been in business for 100 years, and I can’t find one. I have researched, but can’t find anything online. I find all kinds of “printers” that send out to somebody else or they give higher prices. I find printers that’s been in business for several decadaes…….Can’t find a good old printer.

By: L

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:04:56 +0000

I have published the same book with 2 different ISBN#’s. One is from Aardvark and the other is from Lulu. So, I could turn around and publish with booksjustbooks and get another ISBN for the same title?…Does this confuse retail bookstores if there are this many ISBNs floating around, with the same title?