This is a picture of a very proud author who has just received a "Proof-Copy" of their first book, "Beyond the Waves: My Royal Navy Adventures."
Arriving in the post from CreateSpace in the USA, I was extremely pleased with the quality of the finished product. Yes, the book cover looks stunning, the title distinctive, and the contents exactly as I had expected (seeing as those were the factors that I had control over); but I was blown-away by the quality of the book itself......!
In the UK, books bought off the shelf in the local bookstore tend to be made of cheap, pulped paper, with flimsy covers. Maybe it is different in the USA, but the quality of the finished book I received was way above anything that I had expected. The pages are brilliant white (and report-sheet quality), the printing is crisp, sharp, and clear. As for the cover quality - Well, I chose the Matte finish (as it seems more popular in the UK), and it is silky to the touch...! You might describe it as almost like velvet - clearly an indication of the high quality of manufacture.
Anyone considering using CreateSpace to publish their books will not be disappointed.
For those of you out there who are looking to purchase my book, the wait is nearly over, it should be available in a week or so - DETAILS to follow in due course. With Christmas coming up, a book of this quality would make a great present for someone (Just a suggestion).
It will also be available as an E-Book for those who prefer that format, though.
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