ABOUT BOOKMASTERS · SERVICES INCLUDE: • Book printing and binding • Distribution and sales • Warehousing and fulfillment • eBook creation, conversion, and distribution •

Bookmasters30 Amberwood ParkwayAshland, OH 44805United States

(800) [email protected]

OVERVIEW

ABOUT BOOKMASTERSBookmasters is one of the largest providers of integrated publisher services in the United States.

With more than 40 years of experience, Bookmasters’ range of capabilities is the

perfect solution for publishers aiming to evolve with the ever-changing book publishing

industry. From ongoing technological enhancements to its suite of printing services,

including short-run digital printing and print-on-demand, to its tenured sales and

distribution team and subject matter experts in editorial and design, Bookmasters

provides both à la carte and bundled services to help its publishers achieve success.

SERVICES INCLUDE:• Book printing and binding• Distribution and sales• Warehousing and fulfillment

• eBook creation, conversion, and distribution• Editorial and design• À la carte or bundled services

BOOKMASTERS AT-A-GLANCE• Founded in 1972• Based in Ashland, Ohio, USA• 260,000-square-foot facility includes manufacturing, warehouse, and office space• 165 employees



BAKER & TAYLOR

ABOUT BAKER & TAYLORBaker & Taylor is the premier worldwide distributor of digital and print books and

entertainment products.

The company leverages its unsurpassed worldwide distribution network to deliver rich

content in multiple formats, anytime and anywhere. Baker & Taylor offers cutting-edge

digital media services and innovative technology platforms to thousands of libraries,

schools, publishers, and retailers worldwide.

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:• Industry leader in library market

• Dedicated access to 94% of public libraries (7,200 public libraries)

BAKER & TAYLOR AT-A-GLANCE• Founded in 1828

• 31,000+ customers in 120+ countries, shipping 1 million+ unique products (SKUs) annually

• Corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, with a network of six distribution centers throughout the U.S., as well as distribution centers in the U.K. and Mexico

• www.baker-taylor.com



PARTNERSHIP WITH BAKER & TAYLOR

In April 2016, Bookmasters was purchased by Follett Corporation, a top provider of

technology, services and print and digital content to preK-12 libraries, schools and

higher education institutions. Bookmasters continues to work alongside fellow Follett-

owned publishing industry powerhouse Baker & Taylor.

This strategic partnership combines Bookmasters’ suite of publisher services with the

premier worldwide distributor of books, digital content, and entertainment products.

THE BENEFITS OF BOOKMASTERS’ PARTNERSHIP WITH BAKER & TAYLOR FOR PUBLISHERS INCLUDE:• A print-on-demand (POD) network

• Increased speed to market: leverage the Baker & Taylor warehousing partnership and substantially reduce lead time

• Unparalleled access to public libraries, domestic and international

• Simplified, competitive trading terms

• Connection to Baker & Taylor / Bookmasters Digital Print Solutions

• Flexible, affordable advertising in Baker & Taylor’s trade publications



• Multi-channel market access and approach, including traditional trade, big box retail, and special markets

• History of distribution and sales success• Competitive pricing• Speed of order and issue processing• Direct-to-consumer fulfillment• Dedication to partnership• One company for all integrated services

WHY CHOOSE BOOKMASTERS FOR DISTRIBUTION & SALES?

BROAD MARKET REACH

DISTRIBUTION & SALES

AN INDUSTRY-LEADING SALES TEAM• Personal attention from an in-house team of

tenured industry professionals

• 40+ specialized, commissioned sales representatives in the field

• Established relationships with key decision makers in the trade, mass merchandise, and special market channels

• Includes all wholesale industry outlets• Additional coverage in the Christian

and academic markets• Placement across the retail spectrum,

including big box stores such as Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, & BJ’s

• Presence at international trade shows, including BEA, Frankfurt, and London

SPECIAL MARKETS EXPERTISE• Target sales channels include specialty

retailers (including national retail chains, gift, gourmet, and craft stores), mail order catalogs and online resellers, specialty wholesalers serving niche channels, and bulk sales for promotional use

• Recent special markets placements include Crate & Barrel, Michael’s, Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores, Hallmark, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and others



• File quality and security• Distribution to all major retailers• Direct-to-consumer reach

WHY CHOOSE BOOKMASTERSFOR EBOOKS?

EBOOKS

MULTI-PLATFORM FILE CONVERSIONWITH U.S. QUALITY CONTROL

WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION WITH PAYMENT MANAGEMENT AND SALESREPORTING

MAXIMIZE MARGINS WITH DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER PLATFORMS• Back-end shopping cart for sales on your

website

• Adds Adobe Content Server DRM to each eBook sold per your specifications

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER MARKETING• eBook price promotion management

campaigns introduce your eBook(s) to new audiences in a low-risk, low-cost environment

ENHANCED CONVERSION & XML TAGGING• Audio, video, animation, ePUB 3.0, and

fixed layout

• Maximizes discoverability and marketing potential

• Leverage Bookmasters’ relationships with major industry booksellers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Kobo, and others

• Including ePUB and ePDF for all major eReaders, including Kindle, Nook, and Kobo

• Industry-leading digital rights management (DRM) technology



PRINTING & BINDING

OFFSET, SHORT-RUN DIGITAL, ANDPRINT-ON-DEMAND (POD)

• High quality• Competitive pricing• Personal attention• Projects managed in one U.S. facility• On-time delivery

WHY CHOOSE BOOKMASTERS FOR PRINTING & BINDING?

RANGE OF BINDING STYLES• Perfect bind• Saddle stitch• PUR• Lay-flat• Plastic coil• Double wire-o• Plastic comb• Adhesive case• Smyth sewn case• Stamped cloth and jacketed case• Printed casewrap

PAPER STOCK OPTIONS (VARY BY PRINT METHOD)• 50#, 60#, 70#, and 80# white text• 50#, 55#, and 60# natural (cream) text• 70#, 80#, and 100# coated enamel and matte text• 7 pt. coated matte text• 10 pt. and 12 pt. C1S cover• Other paper stocks available upon request

• Quantities up to 50,000• 1 to 5 colors for text and cover printing• Trim sizes from 3.5″ x 5.5″ to 11″ x 15″

• High-quality offset and toner-based digital printing for superior reproduction

• In-house production with a partnership network for specialized projects



• Eye-catching, attractive cover design• Page design to complement a title’s content• U.S.-based project managers• Educated and knowledgable editorial staff

WHY CHOOSE BOOKMASTERS FOREDITORIAL & DESIGN?

EDITORIAL & DESIGN

FULL PRODUCTION PROJECTMANAGEMENT

PRINT AND EBOOK DESIGN

EXPERT EDITORIAL SERVICES• U.S.-based electronic editing and

proofreading streamlines communication and increases efficiency

• Choose from many editorial styles such as Chicago, APA, or your own house style preference

• Educated and knowledgable editorial staff are experts in many fields

• Permissions experts can help secure permissions and reuse rights for art and material in other publications

• Convert content into Spanish or dozens of other languages

• Indexing, sense reading, developmental editing, and a host of other services available upon request

• Production team has an average of 20 years of publishing experience

• Work directly with a dedicated, in-house project manager to keep your project on time and within budget

• Friendly, personalized customer service

• Cover design, typography, and interior page layout

• Optimized design for either format



• Online account management system• Dedicated customer service• Managed from one U.S. facility

WHY CHOOSE BOOKMASTERS FORWAREHOUSING & FULFILLMENT?

WAREHOUSING & FULFILLMENT

COMPREHENSIVE LOGISTICS• Integrated warehousing and fulfillment

systems operating from one facility conveniently located in the Midwestern United States

• Confidence in an operation that manages 7 million+ units of inventory in its warehouse and averages 5,000+ orders/200,000+ units shipped per week

• Business-to-business and direct-to-consumer fulfillment

• Established relationships with shipping vendors worldwide

• Dedicated accounts receivable department and order center

• Call center, website, custom shopping carts, and more specifically for direct-to-consumer needs

• Personal assistance from experienced publisher/client managers and a dedicated support team

ONLINE ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

• Title and inventory management with monthly sales and activity reporting

• Access sales information, monitor inventory, and place orders

CUSTOMER SERVICE



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ABOUT BOOKMASTERS · SERVICES INCLUDE: • Book printing and binding • Distribution and sales • Warehousing and fulfillment • eBook creation, conversion, and distribution •