Self Publishing on ABC's Espresso Book Machine

USB service operating hours

It is possible to have your "self published" books printed (if brought on USB sticks) from Sunday to Friday until 15h00, depending on our specialized operators being available. A quick "upload and print" depends on the files being as described in the guidelines.

If you want to be sure, please call ahead and make an appointment with them or email via ebm@abc.nl (Amsterdam) or ebmdh@abc.nl (The Hague).

submission

The EBM only accepts Portable Document Files (.pdf) - this is in order to maintain the fonts, margins and internal formatting of your document. The PDF is a stable file format that ensures your book will look exactly as it does when you format it on your home computer. If the files are formatted correctly, the turnaround time from file submission to the finished product can be very fast.

You will have to provide us with 2 PDF files that are finalized and ready to be uploaded and printed. One for the interior "Book Block" and one for the entire Cover. The EBM does not print A4 sized books.

diy guidelines and templates

Short Guidelines (ENGLISH) and the Verkorte Richtlijnen (DUTCH)
Submission Guidelines (ENGLISH) and the Richtlijnen voor aanleveren (DUTCH).
Also see our FAQ.

printing services / fees

Basic

€ 12.50 handling (does not include sample copy) *

€ 12.50 per book up to 200 pages

€ 0.06 per page above 200 pages

Extra

€ 25,- ISBN supplied by ABC (AnyBook Press) and upload onto www.abc.nl *

Please Note:

Prerequisite: Both files are supplied print ready.

The 10% ABC Discount and Large Quantity Discount** of up to 25% apply to EBM books too!

* discounts do not apply for these elements
** 10% ABC discount isn't added to Large Quantity Discount.