Equilibrium Books |
Manuscript screening: |
Yes |
Kind of contract: |
Non-Exclusive (?) |
Distribution: |
Through their site |
Basic fees: |
Paperback publishing |
Basic paperback fee ranges from AUD $199.00 to AUD $499.00 depending on your word-count. |
Hardcover publishing |
Not available |
Combo publishing |
Not available |
Color publishing |
Not available |
eBook publishing |
Kindle only as an AUD $49.00/ AUD $99.00 extra (depending on word count). |
Royalties: |
Royalties are 13.5% of sale price (beware, this is not the same as suggested retail price but rather it translates into payments received by the publisher). |
Author's discount: |
Discount is 27.5% of retail price as listed on their website plus royalties for a 40% discount. |
Break-even point: |
Less than 200 copies of an average length book sold through external channels (this may be theoretical as distribution seems to be through their site mostly). |
Basic retail price: |
Ridiculously expensive when compared to US prices but I'm not sure how this stacks when compared to the average book price in Australia (AUD $25.95 for a 200-page book). |
Layout: |
They will format your book for you. |
Graphics: |
About a dozen graphics are allowed, color inserts are an option. |
Cover options: |
They provide you with a rather basic one or you can supply your own. |
Trim size: |
A single trim size is available (A5). |
Additional options: |
For short works with no graphics they offer a fee-free option in which authors must purchase 25 copies of their book rather than pay a fee. |
Pros*: |
*Reasonable setup fee. *They screen manuscripts. *Color inserts are an option. |
Cons*: |
*Limited distribution. *Low royalties considering the fact that these are direct sales. *Uncompetitive retail price (based on U.S. retail prices, I'm not familiar with book prices in Australia). *Single trim size available. |
Comments*: |
This publisher is based in Australia and that may make it appealing for local authors. It does not seek a global presence.
They may offer some local distribution beyond their site, but I have no way to check this out. |
Visit the publisher's site |
Last updated: 04-03-2013 |