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Full-Color Book Publishing

Choose the Right Full-Color Publishing Package for Your Book

Professionally publish your children's book, cookbook, photography book, art book, or other highly visual title with full-color reproduction and the level of flexibility, support, and marketing resources that fits your goals.

Professional Full-Color Book Design Worldwide Distribution 100% of Your Rights & Net Profits
Three Ways to Publish

Compare Full-Color Publishing Packages

Choose the combination of book formats, full-color production options, personalized support, and marketing resources that best fits your book and publishing goals.

Basic Full-Color Publishing Package

Basic Publishing

$1699
Best for: Authors who want professional full-color book design, publishing, and distribution with a good selection of book sizes and print options at a lower investment.
  • Paperback edition included
  • Hardback edition available
  • 8 available format combinations
  • 6 free author copies
  • 15 interior image insertions
  • One-on-one author support
  • Core book marketing resources
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Economy Full-Color Publishing Package

Economy Publishing

$999
Best for: Authors looking for a streamlined and affordable way to professionally publish a full-color book in a standard 8.5 × 8.5 format.
  • Paperback edition included
  • 8.5 × 8.5 book size
  • 1 free author copy
  • 5 interior image insertions
  • Author support via email
  • Self-guided book marketing resources
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Not Sure Which Package Fits Your Book?

A Publishing Consultant can learn about your manuscript, color requirements, desired book size, goals, and budget and help you determine which Full-Color Publishing Package makes the most sense for you.

Professional Publishing Essentials Included

Every Full-Color Publishing Package provides the professional foundation needed to transform your manuscript and images into a professionally published book.

Professional Cover Design

Your book receives a professionally designed cover created to complement your book.

Professional Formatting

Your text and full-color interior are professionally formatted and prepared for publication.

Interior Image Placement

Professional placement of your author-submitted interior images.

Digital Online Proof

Review your professionally prepared book before it is approved for publication.

Revision Opportunity

One set of revisions is included so you can make adjustments during production.

ISBN Assignment

Your published book receives an ISBN for professional identification and distribution.

Marketing Resources

Every package includes the Book Marketing COACH, sales sheet, standard press release, and Book Launch Kit.

Bowker Listing

Your book receives a Bowker Books-in-Print listing to support professional book-industry visibility.

THE ULTIMATE DIFFERENCE

Want Maximum Flexibility for Your Full-Color Book?

Ultimate Full-Color Publishing gives visual books the greatest range of production choices, along with multiple editions and expanded marketing guidance.

80 Format Combinations Choose among 9 book sizes, 2 print qualities and glossy or matte cover finishes.
Multiple Editions Paperback and eBook editions are included, with casebound and dust-jacket hardback editions also available.
Marketing Kickstart Session Receive a one-on-one marketing session to help get your book off to the right start.
Personalized Book Marketing Plan Get specific, actionable strategies and tools for promoting your book after publication.
Online Book Previews Help readers discover your book with Amazon Read Sample, Google Books Preview, and Barnes & Noble Read Instantly.
Social Media Set-up Guide Get guidance for establishing a social presence that supports your author platform.

Compare the Packages

Here's a closer look at what's included with each Full-Color Publishing Package.

Publishing Feature Ultimate Basic Economy
Paperback Edition Included ✓ ✓ ✓
eBook Edition Included ✓ — —
Hardback Edition Available ✓ ✓ —
Free Author Copies 10 6 1
Formats Available 80
9 book sizes, 2 print qualities, glossy or matte cover
8
4 book sizes, 2 print qualities, glossy cover
1
8.5 × 8.5, standard print quality, glossy cover
Interior Image Insertions 20 15 5
Professionally Designed Book Cover ✓ ✓ ✓
Professionally Designed Interior Book Layout ✓ ✓ ✓
Digital Online Proof ✓ ✓ ✓
1 Set of Revisions ✓ ✓ ✓
One-on-One Author Support ✓ ✓ Limited
ISBN Assignment ✓ ✓ ✓
Book Order Volume Discounts ✓ ✓ ✓
Book Marketing Plan Highly Personalized Customized Self-Guided
Book Marketing COACH ✓ ✓ ✓
Customizable Book Sales Sheet ✓ ✓ ✓
Customizable Standard Press Release ✓ ✓ ✓
Bowker Books-in-Print Listing ✓ ✓ ✓
Book Launch Kit ✓ ✓ ✓
One-on-One Marketing Kickstart Session ✓ — —
Social Media Set-up Guide ✓ — —
Book Marketing RoadMap ✓ — —
WORLDWIDE BOOK DISTRIBUTION

Make Your Book Available to Readers Everywhere

60,000+ Distribution Outlets Online Retailers Bookstores & Libraries Digital & Subscription Services
Outskirts Press distribution channels including Amazon, Ingram, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Target, Baker & Taylor, OverDrive, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, and Audible

Make Your Publishing Package Your Own

Add professional services based on your manuscript, creative vision, and publishing goals.

Still Not Sure Which Full-Color Package to Choose?

Tell us about your book, its color and image requirements and what you hope to accomplish. A Publishing Consultant can help you compare your options and identify the publishing path that fits your manuscript, priorities and budget.

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