Oregon Hardback Printer Meeting Results

Hello, everyone

 

I met with the hardback press in Oregon. They are willing to function as OHP's printer for all our childrens' books. The incredible news is that the books will be 10 x 10! Huge compared to the 6 x 6 we were considering. They will not include a CD so they don't have to be shrink-wrapped (which will allow browsing) but will link to a download of the audio book. OHP would continue to handle the paperbacks in color.

 

Books will be sold from the OHP website and active there for Christmas sales (in October).

 

Still undecided is whether the books will have a traditional dust jacket or a raised front and back plate. I'll keep everyone informed on those developments.

 

There are two offers, in terms of their payment agreements, being made to us. One option includes a lower SRP for the books, a $0.90 per book royalty to both the author and illustrator, but no discount for resale. The other option has a higher SRP per book, the same royalty for the author and illustrator, but a 20% discount for resale. Basic numbers would look like this:

 

Option 1
Royalty at $0.90 per unit. No discount granted.

 

Page count of 24 would retail for $19.99
Page count of 28 would retail for $21.99
Page count of 32 would retail for $21.99
Page count of 36 would retail for $22.99
Page count of 44 would retail for $24.99

 

Option 2
No royalty. Discount of 20% granted.
Page count of 24 would retail for $21.99
Page count of 28 would retail for $22.99
Page count of 32 would retail for $24.99
Page count of 36 would retail for $24.99
Page count of 44 would retail for $27.99

 

Childrens' book authors and illustrators are welcome to email me and weigh in!

 

Cris