UBuildABook is a U.S. book printer. We print hard cover and soft cover books in standard sizes from 5.5x8.5 to 12x12, with more sizes on orders of 50 or more. Printing takes 7 to 10 business days and every file is checked by a real person. There is no minimum order, and our best pricing starts at 50 books.
Artists! Photographers! Illustrators! Look no further! We have the solution to print and publish your art book and getting your art out in the public. Get your own self -published art book to promote your works or just share with friends and family! Show off your creativity with an artist's Coffee Table book!
The reproduction quality is superb when we print and publish your hardcover or softcover art book! More convenient and classier than an average art portfolio book. Pages can be reproduced on uncoated, gloss or silk acid-free high-quality paper. Your new art book will compliment any coffee table or gallery seating area.
Your own art book is more affordable than you think! Additional copies are available with low minimums on re-order and great price breaks for quantity.
When gathering information about their target audience and the art book industry, artists should consider the following factors:
1. Define the target audience: Artists should clearly define their potential buyers and understand their demographics. Questions to answer include: Who are the individuals that would be interested in their art book? What are their ages, genders, and backgrounds? What are their interests and preferences outside the art book industry?
2. Locate the target audience: Artists need to identify where their target audience can be found. This involves determining which social media platforms or online communities their audience is active on. By understanding where their audience spends their time, artists can tailor their marketing efforts and rech them effectively.
3. Analyze the art book industry: Artists should research the current state of the art book industry. This includes understanding the number of art books published in the previous year, both traditionally published and self-published. Artists should also research the average price range of art books and where they are commonly purchased. By analyzing these industry trends, artists can gauge the competition and set appropriate prices for their own book.
4. Consider the ideal release time: Artists should investigate whether there is a favorable time of year to release their art book. They should examine sales patterns in the art book industry and determine if there are specific seasons or time periods when books sell more. Additionally, artists can look for any significant dates or events that coincide with their book's theme or content. Furthermore, it may be beneficial to check if other artists in the industry are teasing book releases around the same time.
5. Identify Unique Selling Points (USPs): Artists should identify what makes their art book unique and different from others in the market. Whether it's a specific art style, theme, or a unique storytelling approach, highlighting these aspects can attract a niche audience interested in something specific.
6. Engage with the Community: Actively engaging with the community, both online and offline, can provide valuable insights. Participating in art forums, social media groups, or local art events can help artists connect with potential readers and understand their preferences and expectations.
7. Collect Feedback: Artists can share previews or samples of their work with a small focus group or on social media to gather feedback. Understanding how people respond to their work can help them refine their content and presentation before the final release.
8. Collaborate and Network: Collaborating with influencers, bloggers, or other artists in the industry can expand their reach. Networking with professionals in the art and publishing industry can provide valuable advice and potential partnerships for promoting the art book.
9. Budget Consideration: Researching the costs involved in self-publishing, including printing, distribution, and marketing expenses, is essential. Artists should have a clear budget in mind to ensure they can cover all the necessary expenses without compromising on the quality of the final product.
10. Legal and Copyright Considerations: Understanding copyright laws, intellectual property rights, and licensing is crucial when publishing artistic work. Artists should ensure they have the legal aspects sorted out to avoid any potential legal issues in the future.
11. Plan for Marketing and Promotion: Based on the gathered information, artists can create a detailed marketing plan. This should include online promotions, social media advertising, email newsletters, and any other relevant channels to reach their audience effectively.
By addressing these points, artists can not only create a high-quality art book but also market it successfully to the right audience, maximizing its visibility and sales potential.
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| Standard sizes | 8.5x11, 8x10, 5.5x8.5 and 6x9 portrait; 11x8.5 and 9x6 landscape; 8.5x8.5 and 12x12 square |
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| More sizes on 50+ | 9x12, 12x9 and custom sizes up to 12x12 |
| Binding | Hard cover or soft cover, both in one order if you like. Dust jackets available |
| Quantity | No minimum. Best pricing from 50 books |
| Custom options on 50+ | Additional paper types, laminates, endsheets, proofs, guidance through the ISBN number and barcode process and more |
| Turnaround | 7 to 10 business days to print, plus shipping |
| Shipping | U.S. and Canada, to you or on to Amazon or any other distributor |
| Files | FREE Book Design Pro Software, or a print-ready PDF |
| File check | Every file reviewed by a real person before printing |
That is where our pricing gets sharpest and where the custom options open up. Orders of 50+ books get our best per-book price, a custom quote turned around by a real person, the full range of custom options, and a free shareable flipbook of your book.
Printing fewer than 50 is still completely fine - there is no minimum and no extra charge to re-order later.
No account needed to start, and no cost until you approve a price.
Price 1-49 books right here, or send us page count, trim size, cover type and quantity for a custom quote. Quoting 50 or more gets you our best price.
Drag your photos and artwork onto pages in our FREE Book Design Pro Software, add your text, design the cover. Or work in your own software.
Upload straight from the software, or send a print-ready PDF. No disc, no mailing, no file size limit to work around.
We review every file sent to us. A real person checks for print problems before anything goes on press, and contacts you if something looks off.
For 50+ books, you get a Proof for your approval, before we send to print.
Printed and bound in the U.S.A. in 7 to 10 business days, plus shipping.
Real customer books, printed by us. Click any cover to preview the book.
Every quote below is from a customer who printed a book with us.
Standard sizes, covers, custom options and delivery.
The price depends on four things: page count, trim size, hard or soft cover, and how many copies you print. The per-book price drops as the quantity goes up, and 50 or more books gets our best pricing.
For 1 to 49 books, use the price card at the top of this page or our instant pricing. For 50 or more, request a custom quote and a real person will send it, normally within 1 business day.
Fifty or more is where our pricing and service are at their best. Orders of 50+ books get our lowest per-book price, a custom quote from a real person, a free shareable flipbook, and the full range of custom options - extra paper types, laminates, endsheets and proofs.
That said, there is no minimum. We will print a single copy, and there is no extra charge if you come back later and re-order more.
Our standard sizes are 8.5x11 and 8x10 portrait, 11x8.5 landscape, 5.5x8.5 and 6x9 portrait, 9x6 landscape, and 8.5x8.5 and 12x12 square. On orders of 50 or more books we also print 9x12, 12x9 and custom sizes up to 12x12. See all book sizes.
Hard cover is sturdier and feels like a gift or library book. Soft cover costs less per copy and is lighter to ship. You can mix both bindings in a single order, and dust jackets are available. Compare hard vs soft cover pricing.
Printing runs 7 to 10 business days once your files are approved, plus shipping time. If you have a hard date, tell us when you request pricing and we will confirm it before you commit.
Either build the book in our FREE Book Design Pro Software and send it straight from there, or send a print-ready PDF from InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Word or similar. Pages with images that run to the edge need bleed - see full bleed page layout.
Yes. We review every file sent to us. A real person checks for print problems before anything goes on press, and contacts you if something looks off. For 50+ books, you get a Proof for your approval, before we send to print.
We ship within the United States and Canada. Books can go directly to you, or we can ship part of the run on to Amazon or any other distributor if you plan to sell. See shipping.
No account, no software install, no obligation. Price 1-49 books at the top of this page - and if you are printing 50 or more, that is where our best pricing and our full range of custom options kick in.
