Tricorn Books · Publishing packages & pricing
The right publishing package for your book.
From a carefully typeset novel to an illustrated history, children's book or bespoke hardback, choose a starting point and we'll explain what it costs.
You work with experienced publishers and designers, not an automated template.
Every book is different. Novels · History · Photography · Illustrated books
01 · Typesetting, cover design & publishing
Text-only books.
For completed novels, memoirs and other books with no interior illustrations. We design the cover, typeset the pages, allocate an ISBN and help with Amazon Print-on-Demand setup.
Standard
Up to 80,000 words
For a shorter novel or straightforward text-only title.
- Professionally designed cover, spine and back
- Interior typesetting and page layout
- ISBN, barcode and book metadata
- Print-ready artwork
- Amazon Print-on-Demand setup
Medium
Up to 120,000 words
The same professional production service for a longer manuscript.
- Everything in Standard
- Additional typesetting
- Cover design, ISBN and metadata
- Print-ready artwork
- Amazon Print-on-Demand setup
Large
Up to 200,000 words
For substantial novels and longer text-only works.
- Everything in Standard
- Long-form typesetting
- ISBN and retail metadata
- Amazon Print-on-Demand setup
- General launch guidance
These packages exclude printed copies, ebooks, copy-editing and proofreading. Additional services can be quoted separately.
02 · Publishing, proofreading, copies & ebook
All-inclusive text-only packages.
For authors wanting a complete publishing service. Includes design, proofreading, ebook conversion, Amazon Print-on-Demand setup and up to 100 printed softbacks with full-colour covers and black-only interiors.
Baskerville
Up to 80,000 words
- Cover and interior design
- ISBN and barcode
- Professional proofreading
- Up to 100 printed softbacks
- Amazon PoD upload
- Ebook conversion
Helvetica
Up to 120,000 words
- Everything in Baskerville
- Production for a longer manuscript
- Professional proofreading
- Up to 100 printed softbacks
- Amazon PoD upload
- Ebook conversion
Fournier
Up to 200,000 words
- Everything in Baskerville
- Long-form book production
- Professional proofreading
- Up to 100 printed softbacks
- Amazon PoD upload
- Ebook conversion
These packages are designed for standard text-only books. Substantial rewriting, complex layouts, indexes and extra printed quantities are quoted separately. Delivery arrangements will be confirmed in the written quotation.
03 · Illustrated publishing
Text and images.
For local history, travel, illustrated non-fiction and more complex publications. Image placement, page count and colour requirements influence the final price.
Images in sections
Up to 32 images
Up to 80,000 words with 32 supplied images in two or three grouped sections.
- Cover and interior design
- Picture sections and captions
- ISBN and production artwork
- Black-and-white or colour options
Illustrated throughout
Up to 120 images
Up to 80,000 words with illustrations or photographs placed throughout.
- Cover and interior design
- Image placement and captions
- ISBN and print-ready files
- Complex features assessed by scope
Tricorn Plus
Publishing and promotional design
An extended illustrated publishing service with marketing artwork and publicity support.
- Illustrated publishing support
- Promotional artwork as agreed
- Press-release preparation
- Scanning or photography subject to scope
Editing, proofreading, image permissions, additional image processing and printing are not included unless agreed separately.
04 · Children's publishing
Children's picture books.
Full-colour children's books using your supplied illustrations, professionally designed and printed, with 50 copies included in the standard package.
Full-colour softback · Up to 32 pages
Children's publishing package
- Up to 2,000 words
- Up to 30 supplied illustrations or images
- Bespoke cover and interior design
- ISBN and EAN barcode
- 50 printed softback copies included
- A5 (148 × 210 mm) or 210 × 210 mm square, or smaller
- Illustration and proofreading quoted separately
Bespoke children's publishing
Have something bigger in mind?
Our standard package covers formats up to A5 or 210 × 210 mm square.
Larger formats, hardbacks, books exceeding 32 pages, specialist finishes and larger print quantities require a separate quotation.
Additional printed copies beyond the included 50 can also be quoted.
Request a bespoke quotation →05 · Design and printed copies together
Hardback photobooks.
A defined 210 × 210 mm photobook package with 112 pages, hardback binding and silk paper. Includes design, publishing support and sequencing of up to 50 supplied photographs. Printed copies are included at the quantity shown below.
| Hardback package | 50 copies | 100 copies | 200 copies |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Full colour 112 pages · silk paper |
£1,600 + VAT | £2,050 + VAT | £2,850 + VAT |
|
Black & white 112 pages · silk paper |
£1,450 + VAT | £1,850 + VAT | £2,550 + VAT |
All prices above include the printed quantity shown. Different dimensions, additional photographs, retouching, extra pages or alternative paper and finishes are quoted individually.
06 · Specialist publishing services
Other publishing services.
Not every project fits a standard package. We can combine specialist services into a bespoke proposal, with costs agreed before production begins.
Publishing-only
Supply complete print-ready interior and cover PDFs for publishing and registration support. Design, editing, proofreading and printed copies are not included.
Print-ready requirements →Book printing only
Short-run paperbacks, hardbacks, larger quantities and specialist binding. Prices depend on page count, trim size, paper, colour and quantity.
Explore book printing →Ghostwriting & memoirs
Interviews, manuscript development, writing, editing and publishing can be combined in a bespoke memoir package.
Discuss your memoir →Editing & proofreading
Editorial reviews, copy-editing and final proofreading, quoted separately from our standard publishing packages.
Editorial services →Marketing support
Promotional print, press material, websites and digital marketing support for authors and publishers.
Marketing options →Film & TV adaptation
Novel-to-screenplay conversion and related creative services through our specialist adaptation team.
Screenplay adaptation →Before you commission
A clear quote, with no surprises.
Tell us your approximate word count, number of illustrations and the kind of book you want to produce.
We'll explain what's included, what costs extra and which package is most suitable. Your copyright remains yours.
Does the publishing price include printing?
Only where printed copies are specifically listed. Our standard text-only and illustrated packages exclude printing. The all-inclusive text-only packages include up to 100 softbacks, the children's package includes 50 and photobook packages include the stated quantities.
Is proofreading included?
Proofreading is included in Baskerville, Helvetica and Fournier. It is separate from our standard text-only, illustrated and children's packages unless specifically agreed.
What about ebooks and Amazon?
Standard text-only packages include Amazon Print-on-Demand setup. Ebook conversion is separate unless included in an all-inclusive package.
What if my manuscript exceeds the word or page limit?
We can prepare a bespoke quotation for longer manuscripts, additional images, unusual layouts or specialist production requirements.
What if I already have finished artwork?
Our publishing-only package is £399 + VAT for complete print-ready artwork meeting the agreed specification. Printing is quoted separately.
Does the price include delivery?
Delivery arrangements and any additional carriage charges will be confirmed in your written quotation.
Is VAT included and when do I pay?
All prices are shown before VAT. Applicable VAT, deposits and payment stages will be set out in your written quotation.