Cypress House Paperback Book Estimate Form

Paperback Estimate Form

How many pages in your finished book?

Is your book on
film (go to Size & Quantity)
paper (go to Size & Quantity)
on disk with identical laser proof? (complete shaded box below)

ONLY if on disk,
What operating system was used:

What software was used?

Are your files in:
Postscript
PDF
Application:

Be sure to include:
all fonts (Adobe only--no truetype),
illustrations (Tiff, EPS, BMP formats acceptable), and an identical printout for the printer to check against.

Size and Quantity Note: perfect binding is standard for paperbacks containing more than 48 pages; saddle stitching is used for booklets containing fewer than 48 pages.
How many paperback books would you like printed? (First time publishers: we suggest a print run of 1000 to 5000 copies):
Trim size:
Other (specify):
Note: if you are considering a mass market paperback with a trim size of 4.5" x 7" you must request a print run of at least 5000 copies and you may encounter difficulty obtaining distribution. Mass marketing is usually the province of large publishers.

Text stock
60# white is standard. Indicate if you prefer a different paper stock:

Other (specify):

Cover stock 10 point stock, coated and printed one side, is standard. Indicate if you prefer a heavier (12 point) or lighter (8 point) cover stock:
Cover Colors:
Other (specify):
Additional (embossing, die cuts, etc., specify):
Will you provide us with:

Does your book contain:

Text only (skip to area below shaded box)
Text and Art (complete shaded box below)

If your book has interior art:

Do you want us to prepare interior art, charts, or maps?
Yes No, I will provide the interior art.
If yes, describe:

Will you be providing black and white photos or illustrations for us to scan?
Yes No
If yes, describe:

Will you be providing photos or illustrations on disk?
Yes No
If yes, what format?

Will any photos or illustrations be in color?
Yes No

Note: interior color adds considerably to printing costs, especially when fewer than 5,000 books are produced.
How many color photos?
How many pages will they occupy?
Other requirements for interior design:

To send you a catalog and brochure, we'll need your complete address, so tell us how to reach you:
Your name
Your publishing company name (if you have one)
Address
City
State	Zip
Daytime Phone
Fax
Email

Tell us about your book:
Working title of your book
Subject or genre
Target audience
How close are you to finishing?
Do you want to publish under:

Select the services which you might like us to provide:
	Evaluation
	Copy editing
	Typesetting and page design
	Cover design
	Printing and binding
	Marketing and promotion
	Distribution
	Warehousing and order fulfillment
	Internet versions
	Catalog and Website advertising
	All of the above
	Other (please specify):

With regard to price and quality, do you want:
	Nothing but the best
	Above average
	Average
	Least expensive

Comments:

this form, and we'll work up an estimate for you. Please allow one week for processing. All estimates will be sent via regular mail with our brochure, so don't forget to include your mailing address.

We conduct periodic publishing workshops (check the calendar listings). We handle foreign rights and subsidiary rights through affiliate agencies in New York and Hollywood.

If you're not familiar with the publishing process, consult with us in person or by phone. We charge $95 an hour for consultations (there's a half-hour minimum), but we will rebate an hour of consulting time when you contract with us to produce or promote your book.

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This page was last updated on April 5th, 1999