Find a book like yours
Every job is quoted individually, so the honest answer is “it depends on the book.”
These are real projects with what they actually cost — find the one nearest yours and you’ll be within range.
“Thanks for the design and layout work on the CBC Host Broadcaster’s Handbook for the XV Commonwealth Games. International broadcasters were unanimous in commenting favourably on the style, content and quality.”
“I can never thank you enough for your patience and assistance in producing the top quality product represented by my book. Very professional in every aspect. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated.”
Adventure/Travel – 224 pgs. 6″ x 9″, 44 photos
| Cover design* | $380 |
| Image scans & adj | $110 |
| Photo & caption placement | $470 |
| Text layout | $380 |
| File prep, barcode, misc | $60 |
| Total | $1400 |
Self-help – 224 pages, 5.5″ x 8.5″, 18 images
| Cover & jacket design | $560 |
| Image adj & placement | $340 |
| Text layout | $580 |
| File prep, barcode, misc | $60 |
| Total | $1540 |
Arts & Crafts 96 pages, 9″ x 8″, 210 images & photos
| Cover & jacket design | $400 |
| Image scans & adj | $620 |
| Photo & caption placement | $830 |
| Text layout | $780 |
| File prep, barcode, misc | $60 |
| Total | $2690 |
Picture/Poetry – 52 pages, 9″ x 6″, 25 photos
Most image scans provided, considerable image adjustment
| Cover design* | $220 |
| Image scans & adj | $70 |
| Photo & caption placement | $250 |
| Text layout | $220 |
| File prep, barcode, misc | $60 |
| Total | $820 |
Gardening – 148 pages, 8″ x 10″, 94 images & photos
Most image scans provided, considerable image adjustment
| Cover & jacket design | $560 |
| Image scans & adj | $640 |
| Photo & caption placement | $830 |
| Text layout | $780 |
| File prep, barcode, misc | $60 |
| Total | $2870 |
Nature – 74 pages, 8.25″ x 5.25″, 68 photos
Most image scans provided, considerable image adjustment
| Cover design | $360 |
| Image scans & adj | $240 |
| Image size & scale | $270 |
| Photo & caption placement | $340 |
| Text layout | $420 |
| File prep, barcode, misc | $30 |
| Total | $1660 |
What moves the price
Length and images, mostly. A straight novel is the cheapest thing to set; photographs, tables, footnotes and colour all add work. We bill hourly – so you only pay for the help you need.
Cover design
from $95
Text design & layout
from $170
Photographs & tables
from $160
E-book edition
from $230
Complete book
from $300
None of these quite like yours?
Send the manuscript and we’ll quote it properly.