Biblioboros
Important: Our sole proprietor will be recovering from surgery during November/DecemberBiblioboros is a micro-publisher with a focus on LGBT-made zines and printed matter. We currently have a MOQ of 20 and maximum of 100 copies per run! We have been self-publishing zines for 2 years and operating an online shop for 3 years before opening to the public. We operate out of VA and NJ.We offer digital and phsyical distribution, printing, and publishing deals.To get in touch about printing and distribution, feel free to send us an email at [email protected]
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Submissions/Distribution: OPEN
Printing: CLOSEDPLEASE READ FAQ BEFORE SUBMITTING
Next Shop Opening: December/Jan
Printing
We take print-only jobs as well as standard publishing/distro work. If you're interested in getting your work printed and made into a book but don't need a publisher or distributor, this is your option! Printed, folded, and bound by hand.
MOQ: 20We will first get you a quote for the price of producing and shipping your copies to you, then you can decide if you would like to move forward or not. If you already have a quote that is still valid (quotes last for 6 months), then you can skip this process.
Status: OPEN
FORM DOWNLOAD (PDF)
FORM DOWNLOAD (DOCX)
Please email your form as well as a pdf/doc of your work to [email protected] with the name "Print Quote"!
Distribution
Biblioboros would be happy to distribute your finished works! If you would like us to stock your comics/books/etc in our online store and events we attend please fill out the form below when applications are open.
Status: OPEN!
FORM DOWNLOAD (PDF)
FORM DOWNLOAD (DOCX)
Please email your form as well as a pdf/doc of your work to [email protected] with the name "Distribution Form"!Events we have attended
Hashtagcon - mini guest/booth staff
Anthrocon - Art Show
MoCCA Fest - SVA table
FRESH MEAT - student comics fair
Publishing
Looking for a publishing deal? We'd love to have you! Biblioboros's main focus is publishing, and we have been doing so for 2-3 years before expanding our services to the public. If you'd like to publish with us, a form will appear below when we are open for submissions.
Submissions: CLOSED
FAQ
General
Q - What is a MOQ?
A - MOQ stands for Minimum Order Quantity. It is the smallest order we will take (Currently: 20 copies)Distribution
Q - How do I submit my book?
A - Biblioboros is not always open for submissions due to our small size. When we are open, a form will appear on our submission pages. We ask that you provide a pdf or other file with your finished comic/book attached. If your works are accepted, we will then move to the shipping of physical goods.Q - What kind of work can I submit?
A - We accept zines, small books, prints, and other printed matter (pins, patches, stickers, etc). Due to Etsy ToS we can carry mature/suggestive work but cannot carry pornography.Q - What is the profit split?
A - Biblioboros operates on a consignment basis, meaning you leave your books with us to sell. We don't take any profits from you besides what's needed to cover shipping. Payments made quarterly (every 3 months). Please see Etsy's fee breakdown.Printing
Q - What size can you print at?
A - As of right now, we can print up to tabloid size. (11x17) Keep in mind, these sizes will be folded in half if they are zines. Depending on availability, we can also print on cardstock. You may also email us to discuss supplying your own paper.Q - Can you print things besides zines/paper products?
A - Currently we do not offer services such as sticker printing, but we hope to in the future. If you would like to donate any second-hand machines please email us.Q - What is the turnaround time?
A - Turnaround time varies mostly by order size. For small orders (20-30 copies) we can estimate the turnaround to be about a week/week and a half. Larger orders may take closer to two weeks. (not including shipping)Q - Who covers shipping?
A - Shipping is included in your quote price.Q - Where do you ship to?
A - Currently, we can only afford to ship large printing orders within the USA. Please email us about shipping small orders abroad. Shop orders can be shipped internationally as Etsy covers these fees.
Printing: CLOSED
Publishing: CLOSED
Distribution: OPEN
Submissions: OPEN