Whether you're a professional photographer with a brilliant portfolio or a part-time artist with a talent for telling stories visually, self publishing an art book is a way to share your passion with others. But your art should be just that — your own. That's why it's best to avoid working with a traditional publisher. When you self publish a photo bookwith BookBaby, you'll retain full creative control of your work. Think of it this way: Self publishing is picturesque.
In the world of professional photo book printing, image is everything. At BookBaby, our printed photo books and art books feature the absolute highest-quality images displayed on premium paper stock. If your photography book needs a stunning book cover, count on our professional book cover designers to beautifully showcase your craft. The inside of your art book is just as important as the outside, and our interior book formatting specialists will create a gorgeous layout that beautifully exhibits your work.
When you publish and sell your photography book with BookBaby, you'll get the opportunity to sell your book on Amazon. Our Print On Demand distribution means you can sell your art book without having to pay for large print runs, warehousing, or fulfillment. It's never been easier to self publish a photo book with BookBaby. Our Publishing Specialists will support your book for its lifetime, and we offer a convenient, stress-free experience. You can spend more time creating art and less time worrying about the publishing process. Paints a pretty picture, doesn't it?
Where your book actually sells
Your book doesn't need to be "everywhere." It needs to be where readers actually buy. With BookBaby, that means three powerful channels working together:
- Amazon for print — Where the majority of printed books are discovered and purchased
- Wide ebook distribution — Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Vearsa, and more
- BookBaby Bookshop — Your own direct-to-reader store where you keep the most money
Amazon gives you reach for print:
- eBook retailers give you global digital access
- BookBaby Bookshop gives you ownership, customer data, and higher margins
- You're not chasing every store — you're focused on the ones that actually move indie books
Marketing & advertising
Ads create the opportunity to expand your audience and expose more people to your art. We'll target interested book buyers through digital advertising, social media, and other book marketing services.
Direct-to-reader sales
Sell your photography book directly to aesthetes and art connoisseurs in the BookBaby Bookshop. You'll earn the industry's highest royalty rates, get paid weekly, and easily track your book's performance.
ISBN assignment
Before you sell your art book, it needs an ISBN. The number, barcode, and metadata registration will help you easily keep track of sales.