Books & Smith is a hybrid publisher working to the guidelines of the Independent Book Publishers Association. Authors invest in their work and keep a larger share of it; we hold every edition to the standards of a professional house.
A guided program for authors who want a professional edition with a focused scope.
Manuscript evaluation
Interior formatting
Cover design
Print production
Distribution setup
Our fullest engagement, carried from manuscript to bookstore shelf.
Editorial development
Cover and interior design
Formatting and proofing
Printing
Distribution
Launch guidance
Every engagement begins the same way: we read your manuscript and recommend the path that fits it, with a clear account of scope and cost.
The Independent Book Publishers Association sets criteria for what a hybrid publisher owes its authors: professional editing and design, honest terms, and real distribution. We adhere to them closely, and we will walk you through what they mean for your book.
Editorial & LibrerÃa. A hybrid publisher and bookstore for Latin American and Caribbean voices, in Spanish and English.
New York · Texas
Printing partners in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
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Editorial & LibrerÃa