Perfect Bound is a marketplace that connects independent book publishers with a global network of printers, enabling users to submit RFQs and receive competitive bids for print runs efficiently. The platform also offers title management, sales tracking, and royalty management, streamlining the publishing process and reducing operational complexities for publishers of all sizes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Independent book publishers often face challenges in efficiently connecting with a global network of printers to obtain competitive bids for print runs. Managing title information, tracking sales and inventory, and handling royalties and rights can also be complex and time-consuming.
Solution
Perfect Bound is a platform designed to streamline the publishing process for independent book publishers by connecting them with a global network of printers. The platform enables publishers to submit requests for quotes (RFQs) and receive competitive bids for their print runs. In addition to the printing marketplace, Perfect Bound offers tools for title management, allowing publishers to control metadata and assets, and providing daily ONIX feeds to distributors and retailers. The platform also automates sales and inventory reports, enabling real-time revenue tracking and reliable demand forecasting. Furthermore, Perfect Bound simplifies royalty and rights management, delivering accurate statements and notifications for payments and rights expirations.
Target Audience
Perfect Bound primarily targets independent book publishers seeking to streamline their operations, optimize print runs, manage catalogs, and simplify royalty payments.
Features
- Global printing marketplace connecting publishers with over 50 printers on six continents
- Standardized specifications for various book formats, including hardcovers, paperbacks, and special-effects designs
- RFQ submission to multiple printers simultaneously for competitive bidding
- Title management tools for controlling metadata, storing assets, and generating ONIX feeds
- Automated sales and inventory reports with time-series visualizations for tracking book movement
- Royalty and rights management features for delivering accurate statements and managing global rights sales
- Integration with Simon & Schuster for global distribution services