Everything You Always Wanted To Know About POD Publishing But Didn't Know Who To Ask [Paperback]

John F. Harnish (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 24, 2002

John F. Harnish's book provides a great combination of inspiration and practical aspects to becoming published for both new and seasoned writers. This is everything you could possibly want to know about the publishing industry in general and Print-On-Demand publishing in particular. Drawing on the comments of professionals in addition to the shared experiences of POD-published authors, the book gives an objective overview of the main players in this industry which is still in its infancy. Written in a breezy, conversational style, the short pieces make it an easy read while on the go. The index and list of questions help zoom in on a particular subject.

POD publishing is creating a book revolution, and this particular book is destined to become the bible, the handbook for writers, for traversing their way successfully in this expanding world. Legal and accounting questions, as well as editing and marketing information, are just some of the areas covered, and a writer at any level of development is sure to learn a lot from perusing Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Print-On-Demand Publishing But Didn't Know Who To Ask.

Product Details

• Paperback: 606 pages
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing.com (May 24, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0741411210
• ISBN-13: 978-0741411211
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,954,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars That All Folks!, October 15, 2002

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Dan Poynter "Author-Publisher-Speaker" (Santa Barbara, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About POD Publishing But Didn't Know Who To Ask (Paperback)

John Harnish's 600+ page book is the ultimate reference on POD publishing and digital printing. The digital printing press is revolutionizing book production. Today, it is fast, easy and inexpensive to print 100, 500 or 1,000 books. It is no longer necessary for an author-publisher to invest in 3-5000 copies.

Every book must go through four stages: it has to be created (written), produced (printed and bound), distributed (shipped to stores and other outlets) and promoted (let the world know your book is available). John Harnish covers them all and even discusses how to set up and run your publishing business.

Harnish is a writer who works for a POD publisher. This is a fine and handy guide by a fine and successful author.

As a publisher and the author of The Self-Publishing Manual, I can attest that Harnish's book is a fine addition to the literature on books.

Dan Poynter, ParaPublishing.com.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read for Writers, June 22, 2002

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Regina Pounds "novelist" (Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About POD Publishing But Didn't Know Who To Ask (Paperback)

As the title of this book indicates, Mr. Harnish has compiled a wealth of information about the print-on-demand publishing method available to anyone who wants to publish a book these days. Drawing not only on his own considerable experience, but on input from a great number of POD book authors, John Harnish delivers what he promises. Indexed and properly organised, the contents of this 606 page tome offer concise answers to just about any conceivable question on the subject. Well done!

RDP

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like an incredibly helpful writer conference, January 15, 2003

By 

Duane Simolke "author, The Acorn Stories, Deg... (Lubbock, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About POD Publishing But Didn't Know Who To Ask (Paperback)

Finally, a resource book for print book writers that doesn't assume they use a traditional print book publisher! With all of my books published POD (print-on-demand), I often find expert advice of "how it's done in the business" worthless. The rules for traditional publishing differ from those for POD publishing. Both offer unique limitations and unique freedoms. John F. Harnish explains all of that, and proves how POD actually offers more than traditional publishing on many levels.

Anyone considering using a POD publisher needs to read this book first, then read back through sections of it during and after the submission and publication process. Any writer, or any publicist, already involved with POD in any way should read this book now. Harnish gives all of the ins and outs of the POD industry, both as an employee of Infinity Publishing and as a POD author.

I can't say that I agree with all of Harnish's views on POD books or POD authors, but I can't say that I agree with all of anyone's views on anything. However, Harnish makes a bold and unusual step that further enriches an already valuable book: he brings in the views and experiences from dozens of other POD authors, in their own words. As I read those words, I kept making observations like "Yes, I know what you mean," or "I wish I would have thought of those points before wasting that time or money." The whole book seems like an incredibly helpful writer conference, one where everyone leaves feeling more informed and empowered.

(Duane Simolke's books include The Acorn Stories, Degranon, and New Readings of Winesburg, Ohio.)