FAQ

Our Services

What products and services does ArthurBookHouse offer?  
ArthurBookHouse offers a suite of services that makes doing business in today's high-tech world both easy and profitable for booksellers.

 · An "on demand" printing division which allows a book to be printed to order in a range of formats and delivered to the wholesaler, distributor, or customer location you designate, whether the order is for one book or one hundred.

·          · A comprehensive digital fulfillment system providing a full range of services from digital rights management to content delivery in multiple formats.

Is ArthurBookHouse a publisher?  
Yes. In addition we provide a resource base for printing, distribution, and a full range of digital fulfillment services for you as the Author. The Author maintains all rights to their titles.  
 
Does ArthurBookHouse sell directly to consumers?  
Yes, we are publishers, booksellers and even service libraries. We are able to maintain high customer standards and fulfill their needs.  
 
Do ArthurBookHouse titles have new ISBNs?  
Yes. If producing a paperback from a hardcover original or vice versa, there will be a new ISBN. Similarly, an ebook, as a new format, will have a new ISBN. When the format remains unchanged, however, the ISBN usually stays the same.  
 
Is the retail price of a print-on-demand edition the same as the original?  
In the case of print-on-demand, the retail price may remain the same, or may be increased to reflect current market pricing.  
 
Is the retail price of an ebook the same as the print edition?  
It may vary.  
 
 

Digital Library

How do you order ArthurBookHouse titles?  
Print-on-demand orders can be placed directly with  us. We also have relationships with other distribution partners, which makes ordering titles easy.  
 
Are all titles in the ArthurBookHouse library available as print-on-demand and ebook?  
Yes.

 
Who can submit titles?  
ArthurBookHouse decides which titles to submit to the library.  

Print-on-Demand Services  

Does a print-on-demand title have the same quality as the original?  
The same! ArthurBookHouse titles are virtually identical to offset-printed originals. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to tell the difference. We produce clean graphics, vibrant 4-color covers, and easy-to-read text.  
 
How fast can I get a print-on-demand title?  

Print-on-demand wholesale orders are printed and shipped within 5 business days. ArthurBookHouse direct distribution orders are printed and shipped within 5-10 business days. Hardcover bind styles are printed and shipped within 10-15 days.  
 
 eBook Services  
  
What ebook services does ArthurBookHouse offer?  
ArthursBookHouse offers a full suite of digital fulfillment services ranging from digital rights management to secure ebook delivery on behalf of retailers

 
How do I become a ArthurBookHouse ebook retailer?  
Booksellers with a commercial website should contact ArthurBookHouse directly for details and terms. Contact us for further details.  
 
Are ebooks returnable?  
No.  
 
How do you know what ebook titles are available through ArthurBookHouse?  
Ebook titles are listed with ArthurBookHouse participating retailers. 

 
Does ArthurBookHouse provide customer service for eBook deliveries?  
Yes. We provide one-stop ebook service that carries the order through to delivery and provides help desk support on behalf of the bookseller