About Digital Special Editions:
A Digital Special Edition (DSE) is a museum-grade, interactive reader experience that maximizes author margins through direct sales
The individual package contents and pricing are below:
Basic Curation of a Digital Special Edition - $1500
Optimized Digital Special Edition package (High-Res interactive PDF, Fixed Layout EPUB, Reader's Guide). Includes Video Bookplate with author signature (reader personalization is extra). We suggest the author provide a coupon or a free reflowable standard edition. Built to IDPF/W3C accessibility standards for fixed-layout digital assets.
• 2 Custom Scrapbook-type Spreads (usually after the TOC) or Sensory Anchors equal to 1: 7-10k story words.
• Video Bookplate with short note and author signature
• Full "Visual DNA" Research Provenance section (Curated historical/genre-specific sensory anchors).
Typical Turnaround 1-2 weeks
The Collector's Gallery Digital Special Edition - $2000
• Optimized Archival Digital Edition package (High-Res Interactive PDF, Fixed Layout EPUB, Reader's Guide). Includes Video Bookplate with author signature (reader personalization is extra). We suggest the author provide a coupon or a free reflowable standard edition. Built to IDPF/W3C accessibility standards for fixed-layout digital assets.
• 5 Custom Scrapbook-type Spreads (Strategically placed at Part breaks or major plot beats) or a combination of scrapbook-type spreads and stand-alone sensory anchors at strategic story points. Total sensory anchors shouldn't exceed 1:7-10k story words.
• 1-2 A/V links (EDM lifetime hosting is extra, can be hosted on your site.)
• Full "Visual DNA" Research Provenance section (Curated historical/genre-specific artifacts).
Typical Turnaround 3-4 weeks
The Immersive Archive Digital Special Edition - $2500+
• Optimized Archival Digital Edition package (High-Res Interactive PDF, Fixed Layout EPUB, Reader's Guide). Includes Video Bookplate with author signature (Reader personalization is extra). We suggest the author provide a coupon or a free reflowable standard edition. Built to IDPF/W3C accessibility standards for fixed-layout digital assets.
• Per-Chapter Spreads (A custom scrapbook page between every chapter); or a sensory anchor collection with every chapter.
• 2 or more A/V interactive links (EDM lifetime hosting is extra, free to host on your own site).
• Advanced File Compression Management (Ensuring the "heavy" file remains deliverable).
• Priority Archival Research Provenance section to be included (Deep-dive sourcing for unique, story-specific artifacts).
Typical Turnaround 4-6 weeks