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Espresso Book Machine Publishing

7/25/2016

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Espresso Machines (EBM) is a machine that does your book just like print-on-demand, in stores. You choose your options (paper size, color interior, etc.) and then upload your book, which is usually already formatted. Some places may charge to format for you. Once everything is set, the book begins printing, and you soon will have your books. Printing time depends on size of book and is usually done within an hour, depending on how many books you print. Remember that you will most likely be providing your own ISBN. If you do, you are responsible by law to provide Library and Archives Canada, a copy.
 
McNally Robinson
Setup prices apply and start at $24 CAD - $199. Their Premier package places your book into their stores. Make a note that there are some revision costs for some of their packages, if not most. To order books, you would pay $7 + $0.03 each. They provide you with an example on their website. If you have a 100-page book, you would pay $10 per book ($7 + $3 {0.03 x 100}). This isn’t bad, but keep in mind that the more pages there are, the higher the cost and the higher a price you will need to charge. McNally also offers formatting, cover design and picture placement if you need help. There is a consignment contract (at a cost) to place your books into their stores.
Source: http://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/selfpubpricing#.V5QnrvkrKUk
 
U of T Bookstore
A setup fee of $60 CAD is charged. The cost for printing is $0.06 per page/impression. See the website for finer print. Books must be a minimum of 100 pages, or they charge a cover surcharge. There are books listed on their website which are available for sale, and printed through their machine. The website, also provides some information on how to format your book. You can contact them for information and support. They do not offer extra services.
Source: http://bookpod.uoftbookstore.com/self-publish.php
 
Windsor Public Library
This site appears to be the handiest between the three. It offers information on how to format the cover and the interior. There is a quick-start checklist and the hours of operation listed on the page as well. There is a setup fee of $20 CAD. A cover fee of $3.50 and $4 for black and white per book. There is an interior fee of $0.05 per page for black and white and $0.50 for color. They also provide you with a price estimate to help you figure it out. After the cost of $20 for setup, the cost per a 100-page book is ($0.05 x 100= $5 + $3.50 cover) which would cost you $8.50 per book. They do not offer any extra services other than scanning images for you.
Source: http://www.windsorpubliclibrary.com/?portfolio=self-publishing
 
Espresso machine Publishing Pros
  • It is quick. The books are printed that day, within an hour.
  • There are no shipping and handling charges.
  • The cost is in Canadian currency, and location may be close by.
  • Easy to go get some more.
Espresso Machine Publishing cons
  • May have to charge a higher rate per book to cover the cost.
  • You have to format and upload it yourself or pay someone to format it for you.
  • None of the places seem to publish them online to generate online sales and more discoverability.
  • You would still need to find your own way to get them into other bookstores.

The publisher is in no way discrediting any of the above places.
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