Custom Printing Pricing

We are currently unable to accept new projects at any of our locations due to pandemic-related circumstances. If you have already printed with us in the past and would like to order more books, please email your request to ebm@shakeandco.com.

We appreciate your patience as we work through our backlog. We are currently behind on responding to emails but will get back to you as quickly as we are able.

  • The standard printing cost for perfect-bound, soft-cover books with full color covers is $10 per book + $0.06 per black and white page (or $0.40 per color page). For instance, a 100-page black and white book costs $16 a copy.
  • We offer a 10% bulk discount for 50 or more copies and 15% 100 copies or over.
  • Rush fee: $3 per book

Authors who purchase a Package (see below) receive reduced rates, with a printing cost of $7 per book + $0.04 per black and white page (or $0.25 per color page).

For authors who aren’t selling their book, but want to plan for a longer-term arrangement. This comes with one free proof copy, storage of files for future print runs, and access to the discounted printing costs that come with our publishing packages.

For authors who have their empire mapped out and in control. It comes with one free proof copy, storage of files for future print runs, upload to the network of EBMs, online placement, and a one-month placement on our shelves.

For undecided authors who need a Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to help. It includes all the above, plus an additional proof copy (totaling 2 proofs), 30 minutes of consultation time, an ISBN and barcode, as well as three-month placement on our shelves.

For authors who want to wield supreme power over the process. It includes all the above, plus an additional proof copy (totaling 3 proofs), up to an hour of EBM consultation time, six-month placement on our shelves, and eligibility for a book event.

(only available to publishing package holders; all fees are per store, as available)

Placement on the shelf:
  • 1 month: $50
  • 3 months: $100
  • 6 months: $250
Placement in the Local Authors display:
  • 1 month: $100
  • 2 months: $175
  • 3 months: $250
Placement in the front window:
  • 2 weeks: $150
  • 1 month: $250
  • Publishing Consultation: $100/hr (minimum $50)
  • Consultation includes:
  • (in depth project analysis, select file alterations, file conversion, etc.)
  • Bronze Template Cover: $50
  • Silver Template Cover: $150
  • Gold Template Cover: $250
  • Interior Layout: Custom Quote
  • ISBN & Barcode: $95
  • Re-upload fee: $20
  • Rush fee: $3/book
  • Rush design fee: $20/hr
  • 80 pages, customized cover (picture or drawing) $10