On 14 Dec 2011, Rainer M Krug wrote: > OK - I'll try to clarify. > My requirements are: > 1) have printed copies available for small target audience in SA. It > is difficult to determine the number, as the target audience includes > conservation managers, land owners and academics. > > 2) have a free electronic version available for readers who would > prefer to have an electronic version or who just want to see if they > would like to have a printed version. > > As I do not know the number of printed copies needed, I think that > printing a certain number is a problem, as if more are needed, it > becomes necessary to have again a larger number printed - > organizational hassle. > Therefore the idea of print-on-demand: > > a) post a bulk-order based on known readers who will buy the book > b) possibility to place additional bulk order > c) individual orders possible > > The electronic version is no problem - pdf, html, other ebook formats > can be provided on website for download. > > I don't see a global market being interested in the printed version - > global interest might be academic, but academics are usually OK with > electronic versions, and if not, there is print-on-demand. > > I definitely see your point of local printing - and problems as you > describe below would not be nice...
OK, I understand. I don't think Lulu would be the best way to go, for reasons I posted earlier. As others on the list have said, I'd look for a local printer who offers a good deal. Flexibility in the print run seems to be a prime concern for you. I don't know about printers in SA; Antony Rowe in Britain is good from that point of view, but shipping to SA would no doubt be expensive so you should make inquries locally. AC -- Anthony Campbell - a...@acampbell.org.uk Microsoft-free zone - Using Debian GNU/Linux http://www.acampbell.org.uk - sample my ebooks at http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/acampbell
