A special edition book is a version of a book that differs from the standard edition by including unique features such as special cover designs, additional content, limited print runs, or premium packaging. These editions often come with added enhancements like foil stamping, sprayed edges, custom-colored endpapers, Spot Gloss UV, reversible dust jackets, character illustrations, vellum inserts, personally signed tipped-in pages, and more.

• Collector’s Edition: Features unique cover art, signed copies, or extra content like author notes or behind-the-scenes information.

• Limited Edition: Printed in a limited quantity, making them more valuable and collectible.

• Deluxe Edition: Includes premium materials such as leather binding, gilt edges, foil stamping, sprayed edges, custom-colored endpapers, Spot Gloss UV, reversible dust jackets, character illustrations, vellum inserts, and personally signed tipped-in pages.

• Anniversary Edition: Released to commemorate significant milestones, such as the anniversary of the book’s original publication.

• Illustrated Edition: Contains exclusive artwork or illustrations not found in the standard edition.

• Kickstarter Reward Tiers: A fantastic way to launch a special edition using exclusivity and urgency to create additional revenue streams for your author business.

• Omnibus: Combines a series or a duet into a single volume.

Absolutely! We have a team of 15 skilled designers who specialize in various aspects of special edition book design, including stenciled edges, endpapers, covers, dust jackets (including reversible ones), interior formatting, chapter headers, duplexes, slipcases, book boxes, and much more.

To see a list of our prices and design options, please click here.

Fantastic! We are happy to work with authors at any stage of the process. Whether you need assistance with part of the design, the whole design, or just production, we’re here to meet your needs. If you already have all the artwork complete, please download our guidelines on print-ready files so that you’re prepared with the necessary file types when submitting your order.

Our minimum order quantity is 250 books per title. The more you order, the lower the cost per book, which increases your margins.

We are a global printing company with multiple manufacturers partners overseas. Please note that we do not print special editions in the USA.

To learn more about our Global Printing services, click here.

The short answer is yes! We have multiple facilities throughout South East Asia and Korea that can print NSFW artwork. Printing outside of China opens up the possibilities of what you can print due to restrictions on certain content.

However, there is a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 500 books per title, and the cost is approximately 25% higher than production in mainland China. Send an email to [email protected] with all the specs for a quote today.

Production takes approximately 30 days, with an additional 30-45 days for shipping. If you need expedited shipping, we can arrange for your order to be shipped via a faster boat, which will reduce shipping time to around 25 days but increase shipping costs.

View our handy visual roadmap here.

Absolutely. We can ship anywhere in the world. Additionally, we can split shipments if needed. For example, if you want half of your books sent to one country and the other half to another, we can accommodate that.

Absolutely! Please visit our portfolio page to view the unique designs and books we’ve produced.

No, The INKfluence does not use AI in any aspect of our creative design work. All special edition covers, custom illustrations, and character art are created exclusively by our team of talented human artists.

Our revision process on design work follows a structured approach to ensure clarity, efficiency, and overall satisfaction. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:

1. Initial Concept Phase (Cover or Dust Jacket)

   • We start with draft concepts for the design. During this stage, unlimited revisions are allowed to refine the concept until it aligns with your vision.

2. Approval of Draft Concept

   • Once the concept draft is approved, it becomes the final design direction. At this point, we move forward with minor tweaks to the concept and we start the creation of complementary design assets (e.g., sprayed edges, endpapers, foil stamped hardcovers).

3. Minor Revisions on Final Assets

   • For complementary assets, only minor revisions are permitted. These assets are designed to support the primary approved design (e.g., a dust jacket or cover) and therefore don’t include unlimited revisions.

4. Final Approval

   • Once all designs are reviewed and finalized, the project proceeds to production. Any changes after this point may be subject to additional fees.

This process helps maintain efficiency while ensuring you’re fully satisfied with the core design before moving to supporting elements.

If you’re ready to order, you have two options: you can schedule a Zoom meeting with us (click here to book) or email [email protected] directly. We’re excited to help you bring your special edition book to life!