A start and not stuff that make of dream dust !

In Singapore printing or even publishing a book is an expensive affair because of the high operation cost. I have friend who simply love to write and his passion is to publish a book. However, in Sinagpore it was difficult to get a book published. High inventory costs and limited financial resources The other alternative was traditional self-publishing, an often difficult, and expensive proposition for the author. They had to take time off to attend to the tedious tasks involved in publishing their own book: typesetting, lay-outs, registering copyrights, attaining an ISBN number. The most difficult part of all was having to invest a significant amount of money to pay for the large minimum print run. (Printing books with at least 1000 copies to bring the per book costs down to an affordable level) This would often result in money being tied up and a large inventory of books that could take years to sell. The other day I drop him an email to revival his dream to publish his book again and I called it oversea cost effective feasibility analysis publishing. Using bombastic and technical quote, in simplistically mean taking advantage of Singapore high dollar rate conversion in peso, now printing a book considered cheaper and feasible, hope that his first book will be out next year. The publisher quote me about $390 an average expenditure for 1 week average Singaporean for grocery etc. The publisher say "just bring in your friend manuscript and depending on the level and amount of work needed, you can pick and choose from our basic publishing package and optional add-on services. If your manuscript is ready for print you can have your book out within 10 days". His dream now become reality in a making as, as for being the best seller, fame and fortune that MIGHT come later. At least I called it a start and not stuff that make of dream dust, no offense jian en. Classic Package P12,500 about Singapore dollar $390

√ Discounted print costs using their Print on Demand System.
√ Assign an ISBN Number.
√ Include author's copyright in the book.
√ Create barcodes for the back.
√ Deposit 3 copies for the Philippine Copyright registration
√ 2 Proof copies for author prior to printing. Additional proof copies will be charged accordingly.
√ Assistance in the layout of cover using illustrations or photos from the author.
√ Store and backup of your finished digital book for easy archival and reprinting on their system.
√ 10 Full-color posters for marketing and promotion.