One Off Digital Printing – HIS Publishing Group
Guide to Publishing

One Off Digital Printing - Book Pricing & Sizes

When it comes to producing books, we are fast and pay close attention to craftsmanship, conducting 10 quality control checks on each book before it is shipped.

We offer the most popular book types, bindings, and trim sizes. But, most importantly we keep your printing cost per book low so YOU make the highest NET PROFIT from the sales of your book.

Click here to view Book Sizes and Pricing using One off Digital printing.  Please call 214.542.4848 for a quote using our Traditional Offset printing option.

RETAIL PRICE / WHOLESALE PERCENTAGE / RETURNABLE STATUS

Retail Price– You establish the retail price. Retail price must be set to cover the wholesale percentage and cost of printing.
Wholesale Percentage – Brick and mortar stores (ex. Barnes & Noble) will only carry titles where they purchase at a 40% discount. The Book Distributor charges 15% when the stores order a title. Wholesale percentages can be set from 20% – 55%. For Brick and mortar stores you would specify us to set your title up with a 55% wholesale discount. However, if you are only interested in selling online through sites like Amazon.com, BAM.com or B&N.com then you can set your wholesale % as low as 20%. (Note: Barnes & Noble brick brick and mortar stores use a different data base than their online affiliate and you can only set one wholesale %.)
Returnable Status– Brick and mortar stores require your book to be listed as returnable. This basically means that unsold books can be returned to the distributor for full credit. (Note: They can also return the books in any condition and you are responsible for reimbursing HIS for these books.)
THE GOOD NEWS - Unlike our competitors we do not charge an upfront fee for your book to be listed as returnable. We do, however, charge back any returns against future royalties.

CALCULATING NET PROFIT ON WHOLESALE BOOK SALES

You receive a monthly sales report. Payments from books sold directly through all Retail and Wholesale outlets (ex. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Ingram, Baker and Taylor, etc.) are paid after receipt of the payment to HIS from the outlet, which is 90 days after the sale has been made.
You start receiving checks 90 days after the sale of your book.
Example 1
6″ x 9″ Standard Paperback
120 Pages
$16.95 Retail Price
55% Wholesale Percentage
$  1.93 - Base Charge
$  2.76 - Per Page Charge ($ .023 x 120 pages)
$  4.69 - Total Printing Cost
$ 16.95 - Retail Price
$  9.32 - 55% Wholesale Discount ($16.95 x 55%)
$  7.63 - 45% Balance ($16.95 x 45%)
$  2.94 - Net Profit ($7.63 less $4.69 printing)
17.4% - Net Profit ($2.94/$16.95)
Example 2
6″ x 9″ Standard Paperback
120 Pages
$16.95 Retail Price
20% Wholesale Percentage
$  1.93 - Base Charge
$  2.76 - Per Page Charge ($ .023 x 120 pages)
$  4.69 - Total Printing Cost
$ 16.95 - Retail Price
$  3.39 - 20% Wholesale Discount ($16.95 x 20%)
$ 13.56 - 80% Balance ($16.95 x 80%)
$  8.87 - Net Profit ($13.56 less $4.69 printing)
52.3% - Net Profit ($8.87/16.95)

CALCULATING NET PROFIT ON AUTHOR DIRECT BOOK SALES

Consumer buys directly from the author or from the author’s website.
You pay for the cost of printing, cost of shipping and a handling fee (per order not per book).
Example:
6″ x 9″ Standard Paperback
120 Pages
$16.95 Retail Price
$   1.93 - Base Charge
$   2.76 - $ .023 x 120 pages
$   4.69 - Total Printing Cost
$ 16.95 - Retail Price
$ 12.27 - Profit before shipping and handling ($16.95 less $4.69 printing)
72.4% - Gross Profit % ($12.27/$16.95)

About us

At HIS Publishing Group, we partner with you to fulfill your dream from book concept through design and publication. Our authors choose from a comprehensive range of services. We design, publish and distribute your title to a global audience. We also offer all eBook formats. Get your free Guide to Publishing and begin the journey to bring your publishing vision to life.

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