Print to Order • Print to Publisher • Print
to Warehouse
Choosing the right model for your needs
At Lightning Source, we offer a print and distribution model for every publisher,
every title and every situation. Because these are complete vertical integration
models, a single communication drives the production process all the way to order
fulfillment. Provide us with the quantity and the destination and we’ll handle all
the necessary details.
Print to Order
Invented
by Lightning Source, we turn the traditional model upside down by selling titles
on your behalf, sending your books to our distribution channel, and paying you the
wholesale price (less printing). Using your ISBNs as identifiers, we print as orders
are received from wholesalers, retailers or consumers so you’re never out of stock
of a desired book.
Each month you receive a statement of inventory activity and a check that reflects
the number of books sold. In essence, you are compensated for the use of your copyrighted
content with virtually no effort required on your part.
A choice of distribution channels
Ingram Distribution Channel
Using the distribution channel of our parent company, your book always appears as
in stock and available to all Ingram customers - over 30,000 wholesalers, retailers
and booksellers in over 100 countries. Your book is ready for shipment in 12 hours
or less.
Other Distribution Channels
We maintain relationships with the most comprehensive portfolio of booksellers serving
consumers today as is evidenced by the list below. The practices of individual wholesalers
and retailers determine whether your titles show as “in stock.” Depending on established
contractual agreements, your paperbacks are ready to ship within 2 to 5 days. hardbacks
are available 5 days in the US and up to 8 days in the UK
Lightning Source Distribution Partners
US:
UK: