"Open" Book Publishing is Almost a Miracle! (31 reports and guidelines)

The title really says it all: “Open” Book Publishing is Almost a Miracle!
About four years ago some printers changed their business model, and that changed the entire publishing landscape. They told authors and publishers how to submit their books—it didn’t much matter what they were about, as long as they weren’t too dirty or bizarre—and, if a few sensible steps were followed, they would produce a printed book and would help distribute it. Almost free (about $25) for paperback proofs, total...