Print on Demand
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Print on Demand Publishing
Print on demand ("POD") is a technology that allows publishers to have books printed one at a time, as orders come in. This frees publishing companies from the burden and expense of printing and warehousing hundreds or thousands of books that may or may not sell. It is a much smarter way of doing business.
An Important Message from John Ingram
I started Lightning Source with the belief that print on demand was an essential part of the future of publishing. Twelve years later we are living through extraordinary economic times. Our industry is facing enormous challenges. We find ourselves at what I believe to be a tipping point of change for the way in which we publish, print and distribute books.
Now more than ever, I believe is the time for publishers to use print on demand to its full potential. This is no longer an optional novelty; nor is it just about the long tail or self publishing. I believe that it is at the heart of a book's life and the lifeline between a book and the modern consumer.
By matching supply to demand perfectly, publishers can be both bold and green in their decision making. They can reduce the restraints and uncertainties they are facing now and will continue to face in the future.
I would like publishers to seize the opportunities and stability that the Ingram Content companies have to offer. A single source of services where publishers can explore new content formats, reach more customers, explore new markets, and sell more without taking huge risks. More choices and revenue opportunities while eliminating substantial operational costs. Keeping books alive for consumers to buy and read.
For 45 years Ingram has been a trusted and reliable partner to publishers and booksellers. We are committed to your success and the success of our industry.
http://www.lightningsource.com/podnow.aspx -- To read more.
Now more than ever, I believe is the time for publishers to use print on demand to its full potential. This is no longer an optional novelty; nor is it just about the long tail or self publishing. I believe that it is at the heart of a book's life and the lifeline between a book and the modern consumer.
By matching supply to demand perfectly, publishers can be both bold and green in their decision making. They can reduce the restraints and uncertainties they are facing now and will continue to face in the future.
I would like publishers to seize the opportunities and stability that the Ingram Content companies have to offer. A single source of services where publishers can explore new content formats, reach more customers, explore new markets, and sell more without taking huge risks. More choices and revenue opportunities while eliminating substantial operational costs. Keeping books alive for consumers to buy and read.
For 45 years Ingram has been a trusted and reliable partner to publishers and booksellers. We are committed to your success and the success of our industry.
http://www.lightningsource.com/podnow.aspx -- To read more.
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News items from around the Web that deal with the subject of print on demand publishing.
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- Bookmasters Adds Six New U.K.-Based Publishers as POD, Distribution Clients
- House of Stratus?a publisher of English literary classics?has entered into an agreement for North American distribution and print-on-demand. Quintessentially Publishing?a publisher of quality books with a focus on high-end popular culture?has ...
- Stocktrek Images Enters Fine Art Reproduction and Print-On-Demand Relationship ...
- Stocktrek Images today announced that it has entered into a relationship with Fine Art America to expand its offerings to include fine art prints. Under the new agreement, Stocktrek's visitors will be able to browse and purchase prints of over 15000 ...
Print on Demand Links
Other Sources of Information about the Print on Demand Industry
- Print on Demand Publishing on Blogger
- An opinionated, pro-POD blog published by a print-on-demand advocate and customer.
- Print on Demand on WikiSpaces
- Maybe you've got some input for this wiki devoted to print on demand?
- Print on Demand on Tumblr
- Print on demand news on Tumblr.
- Print on Demand on WetPaint
- A WetPaint site devoted to the print on demand industry. Worth a look.
Print on Demand Industry Blog
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Print on Demand Companies
- Lightning Source
- The largest and oldest company in the industry.
- Create Space
- This company is owned by Amazon.com.
- Print Pelican
- A high quality printing company.
- Outskirts Press
- Another high quality printing company.
- Xlibris Book Publishers
- Another high quality company.
- Iuniverse.com
- Another high quality company.
- Lulu
- A very well known, established company in the print on demand industry.
Prediction About the Future
My prediction
In the future, a whole new industry will arise providing anciliary services (marketing, publicity, logistics) for independent authors who spurn traditional publishers to publish their own works via print on demand.
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