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Yes, we're the fastest book printers around, but please remember to add SHIPPING TIME.
2 days is our PRODUCTION TIME. You'll need to add SHIPPING TIME to that. So whether you're a self-publishing author or a small publisher, you'll get your books printed and delivered ON TIME! For example, if you OK your books on Monday, we'll ship your books on Wednesday. If you're in Chicago or New York, you'll receive them Friday. If you're a book publisher in Florida, you'll receive them Monday. If you're a self publishing author on the west coast, you'll receive them Tuesday. See the map below for your shipping time. Expedited shipping (Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air) is also available.
Map of SHIPPING TIME for UPS Ground service:
The "2 DAY" clock starts ticking when you APPROVE YOUR ARTWORK. We count regular business days (no weekends, no holidays), and each day's cut-off is 5:00 pm EST. Any approvals after 5:00 pm EST will be counted as the following day.
Example: If you OK your proof Monday at 4:45 pm EST, your books will ship Wednesday. But if you wait 20 minutes longer and don't OK your proof until 5:05 pm EST on Monday, the approval will be counted as Tuesday, so your books won't ship until Thursday.
Perfect Bound books production schedule:
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Proof OK'ed before 5:00 pm EST on ... |
Standard Production, Books Ship ... |
Rush Production, Books Ship ... |
SuperRush Production, Books Ship ... |
| Monday | Wednesday | Tuesday | Monday * |
| Tuesday | Thursday | Wednesday | Tuesday * |
| Wednesday | Friday | Thursday | Wednesday * |
| Thursday | Monday | Friday | Thursday * |
| Friday | Tuesday | Monday | Friday * |
| Saturday, Sunday | Wednesday | Tuesday | Monday * |
* = Please CALL US for SuperRush. They are only available
on a limited basis, and artwork must be OK'ed by noon EST.
Hard cover and Coil Binding take a little longer. They have a 5-day PRODUCTION TIME. And you'll still need to add SHIPPING TIME to that. For example, if you OK your hard cover or coil bound books on Monday, we'll ship your books on the following Monday. See the map below for your shipping time. Expedited shipping (Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air) is also available.
Hard cover and Coil Bound books production
schedule:
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Proof OK'ed before 5:00 pm EST on ... |
Standard Production, Books Ship ... |
Rush Production, Books Ship ... |
SuperRush Production, Books Ship ... |
| Monday | Monday | Friday | Thursday |
| Tuesday | Tuesday | Monday | Friday |
| Wednesday | Wednesday | Tuesday | Monday |
| Thursday | Thursday | Wednesday | Tuesday |
| Friday | Friday | Thursday | Wednesday |
| Saturday, Sunday | Monday | Friday | Thursday |
For photos and more information about our book printing,
CLICK HERE!
Book Publishers
If you're looking for book publishers who make the ordering process easy to understand, you've come to the right place. The old way generally required finding a literary agent, then finding a publisher and, as you might imagine, such agents and publishers are very selective about who they agree to work with. Just finding a publisher can easily take a couple of years of submissions, rejection letters, etc. In today's environment, that can be a killer.
Faced with such a long and arduous process, many authors choose instead to become, in essence, their own book publishers; an option that 48HrBooks.com can provide. By simply uploading a manuscript and selecting various options available, authors will be supplied with a professionally printed, designed, and perfect-bound book at whatever quantity they desire, shipped in 48 hours.
By taking control of their own creative process, and becoming, in essence, their own book publishers, authors everywhere can finally achieve their dream of seeing their words, and their name, in print!
Any Extra Charges?
Only if you choose any of the following options:Hard cover (Case Binding) (add $10 per book)
Spiral Coil Binding (add $0.60 per book)
Cover Design (either $100 or $500)
ISBN and barcode ($125 to RR Bowker, and YOU will be the publisher!)
Printed Proof ($40 and we pay the overnight shipping)
Re-formatting your files ($75 minimum)
Convert files to PDF ($50)
Extra Computer Time ($75 per hour)
Sending revised files ($50 each new set of files)
Cancelled orders($100 + any other options chosen)
Hard cover (Case Binding) (add $10 per book):
Simply ADD $10 per book to the regular Perfect Bound prices that appear on our Cost Calculator. If your book is 400 pages or less, please add three extra days for Hard Cover. Unfortunately, if your book is over 400 pages, it has to be oversewn, and THAT will add 4 weeks to the process. (We're working on speeding this up, but for now, it's a 4 week process. But again, that's only for thick books over 400 pages. Thinner books only add three days.)Spiral Coil Binding (add $0.60 per book):
Simply ADD $0.60 per book to the regular Perfect Bound prices that appear on our Cost Calculator. If your book is 300 pages or less, please add three extra days for Spiral Coil Binding. Unfortunately, if your book is over 300 pages, it's too thick to be Spiral Bound.Cover Design (either $100 or $500):
If you have a cover already, there's no charge. To use our Create-A-Cover! feature, add $100 (a real steal!). For the author with very specific needs, we offer a fully customized cover created by an experienced graphic designer for $500. All of these charges are one-time charges. There's no additional charge on re-orders, if you use the same cover design.For cover samples, and more info
on our Create-A-Cover feature,
CLICK HERE!
ISBN and barcodes assistance (no charge):
Your book doesn't have to have an ISBN, but if you're planning on selling it through major bookstores or online bookstores, you'll need one. We recommend getting your own block of ISBN numbers, through ISBN.org.
We can help you get your own ISBN and barcode and YOU will be the publisher! If you only need one (1) ISBN, simply download the single ISBN application form here, either as a WORD DOC or as a PDF FILE. For multiple ISBNs, you'll need to go to their website, ISBN.org. They have a simple online order form, and a block of 10 ISBNs is $275, or a block of 100 is $995. Why get your own? Because you will be your own publisher. You'll retain all rights to your book. Of course, we still want to print your books, but you'll have total control.
The process takes about a week, though, so you'll need to figure that into your deadline. If you're in a hurry, have us print the first set of books without an ISBN. We can always print stickers that you can put on the books after you get your ISBN.
The process takes about a week, though, so you'll need to figure that into your deadline. If you're in a hurry, have us print the first set of books without an ISBN. We can always print stickers that you can put on the books after you get your ISBN.
Printed Proof ($40):
We send a PDF proof for you to look at for FREE, but if you also want a PRINTED PROOF sent to you via UPS Next Day Air, say 'Yes" to Printed Proof. You'll still get the PDF proof, but after you OK that, we'll print, bind and ship a printed proof to you. We pay the shipping. All you pay is $40 for the proof itself.Re-formatting your files ($75 minimum):
If your files are set up for 8.5 x 11, but you want your book to be a different size and have no idea how to re-format it, we can re-format your files for you. Of course, you could call or email us and we can send you simple instructions for re-formatting, and you could do it yourself for free.Converting files to PDF ($50):
You can convert your files to PDF for FREE by downloading a great new FREE converter called doPDF. Simply click here to download doPDF and select 'RUN' when prompted. This installs a virtual printer named 'doPDF' on your computer. With it, you'll be able to 'File > Print ...' to create a PDF from any Windows application. (If you've got a Mac, PDF conversion is built right into your system.)To create a PDF file, simply open your file, select 'File > Print ...' and choose 'doPDF' as your printer. *** The first time you use doPDF, hit the 'Preferences' button and change 'Graphic Resolution' to 600 dpi (near the bottom right of the window.) Hit 'OK' and your Preferences are all set. *** Hit 'Print', make sure 'Embed fonts' is turned ON, and it will create a PDF.
Be sure to check your PDF file CAREFULLY before sending it to us for printing. Any errors on your PDF will show up on all of your books. But if you can't figure it out, call us for help, or just send us your Word files and we'll convert them for you (for $50).
Sending us revised files ($50):
Please proofread your files carefully before submitting them. We do a lot of work on your files before sending you the PDF proof or the printed proof. If you need to submit new files, there is a $50 charge to cover the work we've already done on your original files.Cancelled orders ($100 + any other options chosen):
As soon as you place your order, it's put into our production schedule. We put a lot of work into your files and reserve press time for printing your book. If you cancel your order, we'll be happy to return any deposits or credit card authorizations, minus $100 and any other options chosen that we have performed.For a Step-by-Step explanation
of how your books get printed,
CLICK HERE!
These are PERFECT BOUND BOOKS (paperback books), with inside pages printed in black ink on 60# bright white offset, full-color covers printed on a heavy 10 pt. C1S, then UV Coated with a high-gloss protective coating. They look incredible! If your book has full-color inside pages, include that in the calculator below. If your book is an odd size, choose the next larger size, and indicate the actual finished size under "Comments" when you order. We offer three pricing levels: Standard ships in 2 business days, Rush ships in 1 business day, and Super Rush ships same day. (Note: Rush and Super Rush are available on a limited basis. Please call to confirm availability.)
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Testimonials
The books arrived exactly on time. I haven't seen them yet, since I'm out-of-town currently. But my husband unpacked one and said it is fabulous. You have an amazing business, personalized, professional and so very accomodating. I can't believe the short turn-around timelines you are able to accomplish for such fine products. I am so very happy I learned of your company. There was nowhere else I could have printed my short-run book with the quality and timeliness you offer.
Thank you forever.
Thank you forever.
Ruth B. (California)
I just received my shipment of my book. The books are beautiful. With this being my first book to author, I feel like it is a major step forward into fulfilling God's plan in my life. Thank you for all you assistance and patience with me as we worked through my mistakes. I could not have done it without you. It's been a pleasure working with you. I will contact you again, when I have my next book ready for print.
Blessings.
Linda C. (Tennessee)
I'm working on a huge marketing campaign for the book, and it is selling quite well on Amazon. I'm very impressed with the work and expediency with which your business operates, and will most assuredly use your company to publish future titles of this, and other books! Thanks again for your wonderful work!!
David K. (Colorado)
I don't know what to say! The books are gorgeous. We are thrilled. I practically hugged the UPS guy!
Colleen G. (New Jersey)
It's nice to call and know that you're going to get a real live person to talk to on the other end! It's the little things like that that make working with you so nice! We are all so pleased with the book, especially the pictures!
David M. (Kentucky)
I'm very happy with the books you did for me last week. If you get requests for references, please share my name and email for potential customers.
Robert B. (Ohio)
You have done an excellent job. I am very, very pleased.
M.J. K. (Florida)
The good price and incredible turnaround are very appealing.
Jim R. (Pennsylvania)
Amazing job – book looks fantastic and cant wait to get this one out the door! Thank you so much to your entire wonderful staff – you all did a great job!
Steven S. (California)
Thank you for working so closely with me to get the books perfect! I have two book signings on Saturday and hope to email you over the weekend saying I sold out! Thank you again for everything!
Jill S. (Pennsylvania)
My "Don't Lose Hope (Your Miracle Is Coming)" books came to my doorstep on time and they were beautiful! The work you all do there is amazing!! Thank you for printing my first book. Due to your excellent work, people always ask who printed the books, and I am happy to say that it was 48HrBooks!! I know who I want to print all of our books from now on! Thank you very much for your awesome work! I am grateful that God sent me to you!
God bless you all!
Tamara C. (Ohio)
Our books just arrived and they are amazing! In my seven years advising the literary magazine, you have given us by far the most cost-effective, quality product. I am so pleased, and my students are delighted at the professional appearance and clarity of the color pages. Thanks so much. You will certainly be hearing from us again next year.
Sean M (Florida)
