Imagine sitting at your desk with a cup of tea or coffee. In front of you is an open file that you’ve poured months of work into, and you’re faced with questions: “Who will print the book and in what run? Where will it be stored? How will it get to bookshops and to readers? And where should I even start?”
At Expresta, we put a lot of effort into making sure we have the simplest possible answer to these questions. One that doesn’t overwhelm you with costs, storage, and logistics. That’s how we offer services that make it possible to publish books exactly as needed – whether it’s 50 copies or hundreds – while authors can still feel that they are handling everything themselves.
Start with a small run and watch demand
No need to worry that 50 copies won’t be enough – thanks to short-run printing, you can easily get more whenever they sell out. You’ll also avoid piles of unsold books at your home or on the shelf.
Use Print on Demand – your book always available
Print on Demand is a great choice for beginning authors who don’t yet know how much demand there will be for their book. The book is printed only after an order, so you don’t have to deal with storage or unsold copies.
Think about packing and delivery
A key question for many authors is storing the book copies and shipping them out. If you want to save yourself trouble and space in the garage, store your books with us. Besides storage, we can also arrange delivery directly to your readers and handle returns.
Connect to our system and make your life easier
Connect your e-shop to our system via API. This connection allows orders to be processed automatically. For the author, that means fewer worries and more time for what they love – writing.
What authors want to know the most
1. How much does book printing cost?
The price of printing depends on several factors – number of copies, format, paper type, binding, and colour. At Expresta, you can print even small series at lower prices, and you can quickly get a quote from our online calculator. So you don’t have to risk significant costs if you’re only testing the waters of how the book will do.
2. How do I know how many books to print?
Start with a small run and track the demand. A suitable alternative can also be Print on Demand, which allows the book to be printed only when a customer orders it. That way, you don’t have to worry about storage or unsold copies.
3. How do I publish my own book without a publisher?
Self-publishing isn’t complicated these days. Once you have an edited and typeset manuscript, you can send it to print in a small or larger run. Besides printing itself, we can help with a comprehensive service package that also includes storage, delivery directly to readers or to bookshops, and handling returns. Contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you on your way to a finished book copy.
4. What format and type of book is best for printing?
The choice of format, paper and binding affects the final impression of the book. Smaller formats are ideal for novels or short stories; larger ones for cookbooks or illustrated books. Paper can be matte, glossy, or with a special texture – depending on what best suits the content. If you’re not sure, our specialists will gladly advise you and help choose a combination that looks great and also prints well.
