Devi is new to me. His message is just in, and below I insert part of his website message. I guess his is just another version of vanity publishing. (Come across him, Andrew?) Max ------ Forwarded Message From: Devi Charurks <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:33:15 +1000 To: <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Book printing HI Max Do you help authors with their book? We print books for self publishers and we are looking to partner with book clubs and societies in Australia. Authors benefit as they can publish their book from $10.66* per book Min qty start from 100 books. ...And you could also benefit financially from printing with us without doing any work. Weıre a Brisbane based company. We have been printing books for the last 3 years. www.bookpal.com.au <http://www.bookpal.com.au> E.g.: If you refer 10 authors to print via us and they each make a purchase of $1000, you will receive $1000 (*10% of the total $10 000). You just have to refer them to purchase at www.bookpal.com.au <http://www.bookpal.com.au> This can be done by putting an internet link from your website or email to our website. Weıre doing this by invitation only. Currently we have 10 partners joined us. So how does it work? You simply tell people about our company either through: 1. Your website, 2. Your email, newsletter or by word of mouth. When they come to our website and order some of our products, the system automatically tracks the source of the customer as your referral and your account is credited with say, for an example, 10% of the sale to this client. For more information, please visit http://www.bookpal.com.au/affiliatepage.html then click signup in the top right corner. ..or call Ted on 1300 769 998 We are only taking in 25 partners across Australia at this stage and would sincerely love to see you as one of our partners. Kindest Regards, Devi Charuruks BookPal Australia www.bookpal.com.au <http://www.bookpal.com.au> *Min qty 100 books, up to 200pp, A5 size, BW print only, Paperback, Cover in Full colour on 300gsm + gloss cello, Content on 80gsm bond, inc GST ex delivery. Mail to: PO Box 3422, Sunnybank Hills LPO, Q 4109 Australia Note: Advice about self-publishing was given to the best of our knowledge. It is not legal advice. All self-publishers are encouraged to do own research. Now from his website: Dear Book Author, Congratulations, youve just taken your first step to getting self publishedand to sharing your story with the world! The truth is, whether you are a first time book author or even a seasoned publisher, you could be a bit daunted at the whole process of self publishing or book printing. Letıs face it you spend a few months to a few years getting your manuscript written, then you need to get it typeset properly, get your book cover designed, apply for your ISBN, Barcode, and the list goes on. No wonder as many as 73% authors with book manuscripts never get published because all this stuff is just too hard and takes up too much time! Itıs sad But despair not, the solutions to self publishing problems are found right here! We guarantee you will not find the following elsewhere: Print now, sell your books, then pay us in 6 months- interest free (lay-by also available). Professional customized Book Cover Design and Page Layout included in all our prices. E-book and video tutorials on self publishing when you sign up as member for free!! Write a media release for your book and send it to thousands of media outlets across Australia (service coming soon). Help book authors to launch their own web site, and list their books on hot sites like Amazon.com (service coming soon) . We have helped hundreds of authors all across Australia get their book published in the past 2 years alone because we've made self publishing easy. Watch the video - How to get your books printed with BookPal