The Sacramento Public Library’s prices are competitive with those of online publishing sites. However we offer something that they can’t: face-to-face individualized attention. Depending on what tier of service you choose, we provide you with a printed proof before your book goes into production; online publishers send you an electronic proof. Most importantly, we’re a community-based service of the Sacramento Public Library.
We offer three tiers of printing service
Tier 1: Print-only Set-up
$25 set-up fee, plus printing charges for each copy
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- Upload your book to the Espresso Book Machine
Tier 2: Self-Publishing Set-up
$99 set-up fee, plus printing charges for each copy
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- Consult with the Publishing Assistant through every step of the process.
- Upload your book to the Espresso Book Machine
- Receive one proof copy before your first production run so that you can review it and make any necessary changes before printing more.
- Receive one upload of your revisions.
- Your files remain on the EBM’s secure server indefinitely. More copies can be printed whenever you want them.
- You have the option of uploading further revisions at any time for a $10 fee.
Tier 3: Premier Publishing Set-up
$300 set-up fee, plus printing charges for each copy
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Tier 3 includes all of the Tier 2 features. You also receive:
- An ISBN number, bar code, Library of Congress Control Number and Copyright registration.
- Your book becomes available on the On Demand Books EspressNet database system, enabling anyone to order your book from any EBMs in the world.
*$6 per book, plus 3 cents per page for a book with white or cream interior paper
A La Carte Services
- Author Revision: $10 for upload
- ISBN & Bar Code insertion: $50
- LCCN: $25
- Basic Cover and Spine Construction: $50/hour. One hour maximum.
Discounts
- 30-74 copies results in a 10% discount
- 75 or more copies results in a 15% discount
Pricing & Distribution FAQ
How are books printed with I Street Press distributed?
The I Street Press has an agreement with
On Demand Books to upload titles to their database for worldwide distribution. Books added to the ODB database need an ISBN, a barcode and a Suggested Retail Price which will cover the cost of the remote sites (EBM locations other than Sacramento). This is part of the Tier Three set-up fee, or can be paid for al a Carte.
Can anyone buy my book directly from I Street Press?
Unless the title is added to the On Demand Books database for worldwide distribution the I Street Press cannot print and sell books locally. Only the owner of the title has the right to print books with the I Street Press.
Are books printed with I Street Press placed in the Library's collection?
Those who purchase a Tier three package may have their book cataloged and placed in the collection of the Sacramento Public Library. Those who have purchased a Tier One or Two package may donate a copy of their book to the Library and it will be placed in the collection.
The decision to place a book in the library collection is left completely up to the author. Staff will never automatically add a book to the library collection.