Poetry Publishing Prices
Prices quoted below are unsubsidized—in other words, they represent the full cost of production. Most Utmost projects are subsidized. Depending on the quality of your manuscript and other factors, Utmost will subsidize projects from 10% to 50%.
Our average susidy is 30%.
Sample Projects
All projects include complete custom design, layout and printing, as well as editing suggestions and personal consultation—by email, phone or in person when possible—with Utmost founder, Nathan Harms. Up to 12 black and white photos are included in the cost. Extra to the quoted cost is any required purchase of art for cover or interior of book. Delivery is not included, but is charged at actual cost. Comprehensive editing is not included.
Sample #1:
Poetry book of 60 pages, perfect bound with glossy color cover.
• 100 books $3200.00 + delivery (minus subsidy 10% – 50%)
• 200 books $4250.00 + delivery (minus subsidy 10% – 50%)
• 500 books $5600.00 + delivery (minus subsidy 10% – 50%)
Sample #2:
Poetry book of 120 pages, perfect bound with glossy color cover.
• 100 books $3850.00 + delivery (minus subsidy 10% – 50%)
• 300 books $5150.00 + delivery (minus subsidy 10% – 50%)
• 500 books $7400.00 + delivery (minus subsidy 10% – 50%)
* All prices are subject to change prior to us offering you a firm quote, but once a price has been quoted, we will honor it for 90 days.
If you are a poet who wants to publish a volume of poetry, please be sure to read these pages:
An Overview of Poetry Publishing
Our Process of Publishing
Poetry Publishing FAQs
Most of the usual questions about poetry publishing are answered in the links provided above.
If you have read all of the pages above and are interested in a quote on a poetry book, please contact us for a price on the layout and printing of your book.