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DDBS, as a book design company, specializes in crafting captivating visual narratives that bring stories to life on the page. With a keen understanding of typography, layout, and graphic design principles, DDBS transforms manuscripts into beautifully designed books that captivate readers from cover to cover. From eye-catching cover designs that entice potential readers to elegant interior layouts that enhance readability, DDBS ensures that every aspect of the book's design aligns seamlessly with the author's vision. Whether it's a novel, a memoir, or a scholarly work, DDBS leverages its expertise to create stunning designs that elevate the reading experience and leave a lasting impression.

Yes, we offer payment plans through Affirm for large purchases, and Shoppay and Afterpay for smaller purchases.

The duration it takes for DDBS to design a book can vary widely based on several factors, such as the book's complexity and the client's specific requirements. For a standard book design project, it might take a few days to a few weeks to complete the design process, which includes conceptualizing the layout, selecting fonts and colors, creating graphics and illustrations if needed, and overall formatting. However, if the book is particularly complex or requires extensive customization, it could take longer.

Contact us by submitting a form: Tell Us about your project. We will contact you through e-mail to set up a day and time when we can discuss your project and your needs.

We understand the importance of ensuring your book is error-free and polished before publication. DDBS is strictly a design company.

Acknowledging the importance of refined illustrations in your book's publishing process, DDBS collaborates with both internal and external illustrators. We have personally worked with internal illustrators, and working with them makes the development process much easier when preparing the final project, from contracts to financials to project communication. External Illustrators are ones we have no history with and do not endorse. This is just a connection service; you will work one-on-one with these illustrators if you decide to work with them. We will receive the final art from you once they finish your project. Derby Design Book Services has no connection to them and is not liable in any way for their contract with you. Visit our illustration contact page to browse portfolios and determine which style best fits your project.

Illustrations should be submitted as JPG, PSD, and PNG, which are preferred to ensure quality printing. Please note that illustration images must be high resolution to produce a high-quality book. A minimum of 300 DPI is required to prevent illustrations from printing blurry or pixelated, and they need the color format to be CMYK when submitted.

We accept standard document file formats for manuscripts, such as PDF, DOC, or DOCX. Contact us for more information on alternative file formats.

We only work with clients that have art for their covers.

Yes, we offer ebook services that are compatible with popular ebook providers such as the Amazon Kindle Store, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, Apple Books, and Google Play Books.

Our contact information is derbypress24@gmail.com

DDBS works with many different printers and distributors. We have POD through Ingram Sparks, B&N, and KDP; they print and distribute if you have an account; if not, we can assist you in setting one up. We also print with a print house in the USA called Lakeside Press. They are a printing company with many more printing options than Ingram, KDP, and B&N. We work with IAPC for offshore printing, including board books. They also do warehousing and distribution. We have also started a new relationship with CJX PRINTING PACKING CO.,LTD