Bob, Thanks for the help - Lulu looks interesting. I've been selling a how-to book for a couple of years. It isn't a money-maker project but more of a cover costs and enjoyment project like yours. I've been asked about selling it as an ebook and would like to weigh the variables. I noticed people were selling individual photographs and all sorts of stuff. I'd recommend that PF'rs should have a look - not so off-topic as I thought. AZ Build a Lookaround! The Lookaround Book, 2nd ed. NOW SHIPPING http://www.panoramacamera.us > -------- Original Message -------- > Subject: Re: OT, ebooks > From: Bob Maxey <written_by@xxxxxxx> > Date: Mon, May 02, 2005 2:07 pm > To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students > <photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > >>>(1) is there a web service that handles ebooks for a fee? They would > keep the file "in stock" and ship orders. > (2) If one were to handle the ordering and shipping themselves, how is > the order managed? I use PayPal for "hard" merchandise.>>> > > > > This is a big topic and there are many folks out there using these services. Some are great and some are dreadful; a few have a bad reputation because of sporadic quality or delivery problems. Some people decide that e-books will pave their way to fame and fortune and they are often mislead by BS spewing marketing types that are ever present on the web. > snip > > > Every so often, Lulu sent me a check and quite frankly, I did not expect to receive any money. My profit was less than fifty cents per copy and I was not in it for the money. Just convenience for a few interested people that required lists of all bolts required for a selected number of Harley Davidson Sportsters. > > > > Assuming you want to make a buck, I think Lulu offers you a decent opportunity to do so. Nothing is guaranteed, however. I do think you need a reputable services provider and in my opinion, Lulu gives you exactly that. > > > > Bob > .. > Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msncom
