Eris Digital Media is a bespoke digital press bringing handcrafted book experiences to the digital age.
Eris Digital Media builds Sovereign Digital Assets—collectible Special Editions and Reader's Visual Compendiums that translate the luxury of physical book arts into high-fidelity digital experiences. By integrating personalization, curated artifacts, and hosted media, we deepen the reader's connection to the story world. We provide authors with a high-margin, 'Museum-Grade' product that delights superfans without the logistical burden of physical inventory.
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The sections below will answer some of your questions. If you have others, please reach out to info@erisdigitalmedia.com
The Book Demos
There are two demos for you to download and try. They have differences in part because of the tone and genre of the books, but also to showcase the range of what is possible in developing digital books in this way.
Reactions From Readers and Authors
The Case Studies
We wanted to show how even backlist from mid-list authors can be lifted with a digital special edition.
Roxie Clarke
Novella sold through her own site
LC Giroux
Backlist Novel sold through Kickstarter
The Comparisons
There are other forms of immersion that are available for authors to use, but they all have distinct disadvantages over the Digital Special Edition, or if you are in KU, the Reader's Visual Compendium
| Format | The Difference | The EDM Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| World Building Wikis | They are Databases; EDM is a Museum. | Wikis are clunky, tech-heavy "Series Bibles." EDM builds curated, high-end Digital Experiences for reader immersion and prestige. |
| Interactive E-book Tools | They are Internal; EDM is a Bridge. | Tools like Kindle Create keep you trapped. EDM uses the "Safe Bridge" to legally pull KU readers onto your platform where you own the data. |
| Subscription Platforms | They are Feeds; EDM is an Asset. | Patreon requires a "treadmill" of content. EDM creates a permanent, premium asset that adds long-term value without the constant posting. |
| Physical Special Editions | They are for the Shelf; EDM is for the Screen. | Physical has high overhead. EDM offers "prestige" at higher margins, accessible on the devices readers already use. |
Some figures to keep in mind when considering different editions of your book
| Format | Set Up / Production Costs | Logistical Burden | Perceived Value (AOV) | Est. Return on a Sale | Profit Margin% |
| Standard Ebook (Amazon) | $500-$1500 (Cover and Formatting) | None (Digital Delivery) | Low ($0.99 - $9.99) | $6.99 on a $9.99 book | 35% - 70% |
| Audiobook (Audible) | $3,500 – $7,000+ ($200–$600 per finished hour) | None (Digital Delivery) | Moderate (1 Credit / $15+) | $6.25- $10.00 per sale | 25% - 40% Royalties may be split with narrators |
| Physical Special Edition (BookVault) | $8,000-$20,000 | Books are typically shipped to the author. The author has to sign, pack, and ship the books to the reader | $45+ | $40.00 per $100 book before the costs of shipping to readers | 40% |
| EDM Digital Special Edition | $1500- $2500+ | None (Digital Delivery) | $30 or more | $67.50 on a $70 book with no shipping cost. | 90% or more subtracting for CC processing and store hosting |