Print on demand is a modern publishing method that allows publishers to print books when ordered or as needed rather than printing large quantities upfront and waiting for them to be sold to booksellers and customers. This approach makes it more economical for publishers and booksellers.
Traditional book publishing can be costly, as publishers must invest in bulk printing of books, which may result in excess inventory if the book doesn’t sell well. With print on demand, however, publishers can produce high-quality printed materials according to the need—eliminating the cost of unsold stock.
Print on demand reduces waste in the publishing industry by only producing copies as needed, thus minimizing the number of unsold books in landfills.
Time frames: from the day of your order, a request to print is made with the publisher.
Production and delivery to the Bookseller can take 3-6 weeks.