FAQs

Using the prices listed below, you can determine an estimate which should be +/- 20% based on your project specifics. New books range in price from $195 to $850 depending on many factors. New albums range from $225 to $2000. Please remember to add on titling costs which can run $100 per book, depending on the complexity. Fill out our Custom Binding Request Form to get a custom estimate.

Book repair prices are based on the needs of each book. Repair costs start at $65. Fill out our Book Repair Request Form to get a custom estimate.

Minimum orders for custom letterpress printing starts at $250. Your total cost will based on the size and number of prints. Much of the cost is in setting up the printing press, and larger orders will cost less per print. See our Letterpress Printing page for a detailed cost breakdown, or fill out our Letterpress Printing Request Form to get a custom estimate.

Once you've submitted a request form and determined all the details of your order, we will email you an itemized invoice. You may pay for your order online by credit card or check. Your invoice prompts you to pay from your computer. We require a 50% deposit before starting any job.  Upon completion of the order, we will send another invoice for the outstanding balance. Once the balance is paid, the work will be shipped.

We ship UPS unless otherwise directed.  Your final invoice will include a packing and shipping charge based on the size, weight and delivery destination of the order.

The entire process and mailing can take several months.  We are usually scheduled out 6-12 months with orders. We can accommodate a shorter time period if all the materials are on hand and our promised workload allows. In this case, a rush fee of 50% will be added.  All the work is done by hand.  We work diligently to meet your deadline.

Please begin thinking about your gift several months to a year ahead of time.  The year-end holidays are our busiest time of year. For year-end holiday gifts, we recommend placing your order by April 1st to be guaranteed shipment before December 15th.

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