The Espresso Book Machine
Of course, my first thought was: what the heck is that? After reading the explanation, I immediately took a picture to show all of you.
This gleaming hunk of technology can print books, nearly any book, while you wait. The EBM will be able to find you any millions of books available from the public domain or provided by publishers. The best and dearest books you've never been able to hold before can be yours in minutes. And, dear scribbler, the Espresso Book Machine can print your own book by the copy or by the dozen. The EBM is live and ready. Simply ask a bookseller for help to get started printing your own book.
And, some samples:
Well, there you have it. A bookstore that embraces self publishing. And, in many ways, takes a leap of faith. That you might still want to hold a physical book in your hands. Do you?
UPDATE: Several of you have asked how much it is to print your book. Click here for details. It looks like it is determined by length.
I definitely still want to hold a paperback in my hands, even though the trend is moving towards the e-book.
ReplyDeleteI think that this could be a great outlet for those who are having difficulty getting published the traditional way, because publishing companies aren't willing to take a risk with new authors. Also, I think this is great if you want access novels, which have been out of print for some time.
Great post!
Whoa, that is so weird. I'd love to try it out.
ReplyDeleteHow in the heck do you stumble onto all of these things? Dang, YOU ARE GOOD! *wink*
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great thing, because the agents and publishing companies are becoming so unattainable in these hard economic times. My only question is, how much?
Wow! That is something different! Awesome!!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, I want to know how much too! (You know. In case no one ever publishes me and I want to have one single copy of my own book. :D)
ReplyDeleteI updated the post to include the details on costing. BTW, ya'll need to set your blogger accounts so I can e-mail you back directly when you comment! I have so much to say when you comment on my blog :-) (And, yes, the girl from Brooklyn just said 'ya'll')
ReplyDeleteThings are changing fast! I actually love my e-reader. Way more convenient than print on demand in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteFascinating! I definitely see the merits of eReaders, but I haven't been converted yet. Print all the way for me, and that's a super cool way of doing it!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is amazing. Can't believe it can even do the cover.
ReplyDeleteThere is hope .... always.
ReplyDeleteinteresting! i wonder how well that will do and if we'll see more of these popping up?!
ReplyDeleteYeah, pretty fascinating. I'd read about these machines in Writer's Digest magazine a couple years back but I've never seen one in person. I may have to head into the city just to take a peek.
ReplyDeleteThat is really kind of cool. It might be kind of weird to do all that in the store though (especially when they have online services that do the same thing).
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