Why Are Personalized Books So Expensive?: A Manimal Tales Perspective
Why are personalized books so expensive? A question you might be asking yourself everything you are browsing through the websites! Don't you break your head over that question anymore, below are our answers!
At Manimal Tales, we are dedicated to making personalized books that are fun to read and that will last forever. Each book is a labor of love, but the process behind creating these unique literary treasures involves several factors that contribute to their pricing. Let’s take a deeper look at why personalized books are priced the way they are.
Print on Demand: When you order a personalized book, it enters a print-on-demand process. Unlike traditional publishing, where books are printed in large batches, print on demand ensures that each book is printed only when an order is received. This method allows for customization and reduces waste, but it also increases the cost per unit. According to industry insights, the cost of print on demand can range between $5 to $10 per book, depending on factors such as the type of binding (softcover or hardcover), the number of pages, and the quality of materials used, for example we, at Manimal Tales, use recycled high-quality paper. Printing locally in each country further ensures that our customers receive their books promptly and in excellent condition, although this localization strategy can add to production costs.
Shipping: Shipping personalized books involves logistical challenges that vary depending on the destination. According to shipping industry data, costs can fluctuate widely based on factors like distance, volume, and carrier fees. For example, shipping within densely populated regions like the UK tends to be more cost-effective due to shorter transit distances and established infrastructure. Conversely, shipping to countries with expansive territories and lower population densities, such as Canada, often incurs higher costs to cover longer distances and less frequent delivery routes. These shipping expenses are essential to ensuring that each personalized book reaches its destination safely and on time, reflecting the investment required to maintain reliable shipping services worldwide.
Marketing and Advertising Costs: In today's competitive market, standing out as a small company like Manimal Tales requires strategic investments in marketing and advertising. According to marketing industry reports, digital advertising platforms such as Facebook, Amazon, and Google offer extensive reach and targeting capabilities but come at a significant cost. Research indicates that businesses in the personalized book sector such as ourselves typically allocate a substantial portion—up to 50%—of their budget to digital marketing efforts to enhance brand visibility and attract potential customers. These investments are crucial for promoting our personalized book offerings, connecting with our audience, and fostering engagement through compelling narratives and personalized storylines.
Book Creation Costs: Behind every personalized book from Manimal Tales lies a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional quality and creativity. Our writer, the talented Sue who contributes her own narratives, collaborates closely with skilled illustrators and designers to bring each story to life. Industry insights reveal that the process of creating personalized books involves extensive collaboration and expertise in storytelling, illustration, graphic design, programming, and publishing. These collaborative efforts ensure that every aspect of the book—from its narrative content to its visual presentation—meets our high standards of craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.
In conclusion, while the pricing of personalized books from any personalized book company, let it be Wonderbly, HoorayHeros, ISeeMe or even Manimal Tales may reflect higher costs compared to mass-produced alternatives, each book is a commitment to quality, creativity, and personalized customer experiences. Our mission is not solely about profitability but also about creating meaningful connections and lasting memories through storytelling. The joy and satisfaction that readers derive from our books are what drive us to continue innovating and delivering exceptional personalized books. Thank you for supporting our passion, and we look forward to sharing more magical adventures with you and your loved ones.
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General Questions
Manimal Tales is a publisher of beautifully illustrated personalized books. We have personalized books for children and adults. From birthday books to new baby tales, and from bedtime stories to ABC books, we have custom books for all occasions!
We even offer PhotoStories, our personalized picture books with photos.
At Manimal Tales, we fervently believe every child should be the hero of their own story!
Personalized books (or custom books as they are sometimes referred to) allow the reader to become the hero of the story - literally.
The main character in the story is the reader / receiver of the book, and is represented by an avatar that looks like them. There are usually lots of additional personalized details printed in the stories, including the receiver's name, age, family members and more.
Our PhotoStories offer a whole new level of personalization by allowing you to add your own photos into the story and have them printed out with the book.
Browse through our collection of custom books to see which ones work for your loved ones!
It's super easy to personalize your own book!
Browse through our collection of personalized stories and select the titles you want. On the product page, add the details required to personalize the book (name, age, family members, photos etc.). You can then preview the entire book before you buy, so you know exactly what you're going to get!
Once you're satisfied, add the book to your cart, enter your payment details and your unique, one-of-a-kind personalized book will arrive on your doorstep in 6 to 9 days!
The short answer is that it depends on the personalized book title in question!
All books will have your loved one as the main protagonist and their name will be printed on the book cover as well as in the story.
In some of our books like Dreamland and What Will I Be? the (the An ABC Story) your loved one's name is printed on every page.
In our Manimal Tales series, in addition to your child's name, you can select an avatar that looks like your child.
In our custom baby tales, Your Baby's Story and Your Baby's Story (Sibling version), you have to enter names and select avatars for the parents and the siblings as well.
And for our PhotoStories, you can further customize the books by uploading and adding your own photos directly into the book. The stories have been written to incorporate the photos as part of the story itself.
Whichever personalized book you do choose, we guarantee your loved one's will love our custom tales just as much as we do!
We have books for all ages and occasions! On the menu bar at the top of the page you can filter through our collections of personalized books by a variety of different criteria.
We have personalized books for:
We also offer custom books with engaging stories about:
- Standing up for your beliefs
We have personalized books across all ages:
Lastly we have our PhotoStories, which allow users to upload photos and have them become part of the story!
Nothing beats getting a book with your name on it!
Personalized books are treasured and loved by all, and make great keepsakes.
We offer custom books for all occasions, ensuring you will always find a book to meet your needs.
You can always reach us by filling out our Contact Form.