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Self-Publish a Graphic Novel with BookBaby

Captivate readers with stunning visual storytelling when you self publish a graphic novel

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Why publish your graphic novel with BookBaby?

100% Guaranteed

100% Guaranteed

We stand by our work and we're serious about making you happy. You'll be satisfied with the quality of your books and the design of your book cover. If by chance you're not happy, we'll work with you until you're completely satisfied.

Premium quality

Premium quality

Our printing quality is comparable to (or better than) Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and others. It's all thanks to our state-of-the art facility, innovative technology, top-grade paper, and meticulous attention to detail.

Support for a lifetime

Support for a lifetime

BookBaby supports your book for a lifetime. We'll ensure that you receive dedicated guidance on publishing, distribution, marketing, and selling your books. We're invested in your immediate and future success.

Dreams become reality

Dreams become reality

Choosing BookBaby means choosing the best self publishing experience possible. We won't just create your book — we'll distribute it everywhere so others can read it, too. Everything you need to make your dream possible is right here.

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When you have questions about creating your book, our experienced Publishing Specialists are here to answer them — before, during, and after the project is completed

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There's a better way to publish your graphic novel

As a graphic novel author or illustrator, you understand artistic expression at its finest. Your book invites readers to enter a fascinating world filled with vibrant color and in-depth imagery, and your masterpiece is stunning. Working with a traditional publisher means losing the rights to the words and artwork you worked hard to create, but when you self publish a graphic novel with BookBaby, you'll retain the rights to your work. Just picture it: Total creative control is at your fingertips.

BookBaby delivers top-quality printing for graphic novels. With BookBaby, you'll discover the easiest way to publish and print a graphic novel or manga. Authors producing their very own custom graphic novel care about one thing: Superior quality. The experienced technicians at BookBaby know how to deliver everything from perfect color accuracy to crisp, gorgeous black and white pages.

You'll enjoy seamless graphic novel publishing with BookBaby. The Publishing Specialists at BookBaby will support you through every step of publishing your graphic novel, and we have everything you need to make it possible. BookBaby's professional book cover designers, interior book formatting specialists, and global book distribution network make self publishing a seamless experience. We'll work closely with you to ensure that your graphic novel is the perfect balance of structure and creativity. It's really that easy: You write a graphic novel, then we'll do the rest. Leave it to the experts to curate your work of art.

1. Get your book polished and ready for publishing

Professional editing

Whether you need a thorough proofread or extra help with plot development, count on a professional book editor to help you out. We'll match you with experienced graphic novel editor to perfect your work.

Interior formatting for printed books

Our expert book designers will create a beautiful presentation of your work. Readers of your graphic novel will enjoy an enhanced visual experience.

Book cover design

Even as a talented writer and artist, it's important to get a second set of eyes to look at your cover art and make sure that it's the best reflection of your book. Work with our professional graphic novel cover designers to create a cover that makes an unforgettable impression.

Metadata optimization

Boost your visibility in the marketplace by working with our experts in metadata optimization. This is how you'll introduce your graphic novel to the world.

2. Make your book available in every format

Printed books

When you print a graphic novel with BookBaby, your artistic vision and compelling characters will look beautiful on bookshelves everywhere. Our hardcover and softcover books can be printed in a wide range of trim sizes and paper stocks.

eBook conversion

A picture-filled eBook typically requires Fixed Layout eBook conversion. Leave it to our experts to transform interactive, high-resolution PDF files into an eBook designed especially for Amazon's Kindle and the Apple Books app. Images and text will appear exactly as intended and your original book design will be maintained.

3. Sell your book in stores and market your book worldwide

Global distribution

Graphic novels that are 6" x 9" or 8.5" x 11" are eligible for Print On Demand distribution. When someone orders your book, it gets shipped directly to them. There's no need to worry about print runs or inventory.

Marketing & advertising

Fans of graphic novels need to read yours next, and that's where ads can help. Maximize your book's impact throughout its lifetime with digital advertising and social media ads.

Direct-to-reader sales

The BookBaby Bookshop is filled with thousands of comics and graphic novels. Yours could be our next bestseller. Earn the industry's highest royalty rates, get paid weekly, and track your book's performance by selling directly to readers.

ISBN assignment

Your graphic novel needs a number, barcode, and metadata registration before it can be sold worldwide. Every book on the market possesses its own unique ISBN, and we can help you out.

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Distribution partners include:

Distribution partners
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