Perfect Bound
About Perfect Bound
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.
<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. </problem> <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. </solution> <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 </features> <target_audience> Perfect Bound primarily targets independent book publishers seeking to streamline their operations, optimize print runs, manage catalogs, and simplify royalty payments. </target_audience> <revenue_model> Perfect Bound offers subscription-based access to its suite of services, starting at $5 per ISBN per month, with enterprise pricing available for larger publishers. </revenue_model>
What does Perfect Bound do?
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.
Where is Perfect Bound located?
Perfect Bound is based in New York City, United States.
When was Perfect Bound founded?
Perfect Bound was founded in 2022.
Who founded Perfect Bound?
Perfect Bound was founded by Keith Riegert.
- Keith Riegert - CEO
- Location
- New York City, United States
- Founded
- 2022
- Employees
- 6 employees