Book Customization

Whether it’s part of training someone for a job, an add-on at a conference, or a holiday gift, placing a book in someone’s hands sends a powerful message. You can make it unique by presenting your audience or clients with a customized copy of a book created specifically for them, one that amplifies and reinforces the message you want to send.

Providing a customized copy of a book is a great way to stand out and leave a lasting impression. We can add sponsor or presenter logos for a conference, a quote pulled from the book that speaks to the goals of a specific team, an author signature, or a personalized note to leave a lasting impression.

Have something else in mind? Give us a call, and we’ll make it happen. We’re a small and flexible company perfectly suited to execute one-off projects. The customization possibilities are nearly endless.

Add these to make any book stand out:


Book Bands

A thick, cardstock band scored to wrap around the outside of the dust jacket for sponsor logos, information about an event, or other details.

Bookmarks

A bookmark inserted into the book to showcase sponsor logos, information about an event, or other details. Standard size is 2x7”. Printed on thick cardstock paper. Can be one-sided or double-sided.

Bookplates

A self-adhesive square or rectangle that is adhered inside the book, commonly on the endpaper inside the front cover. Great for author signatures. Standard and merged bookplates available.

Cover Stickers

A round sticker, 2” in diameter, to highlight a book’s bestseller status, the reading group it’s being used for, or the logo of the company gifting the book; with non-permanent adhesive that is safe on dust jackets.

Gift Note Labels

Include text to your recipient thanking them or acknowledging who the book is from. Thermal-printed shipping label that is adhered to the cardboard mailer the book delivers in. Not adhered on or in the book. Black and white text only. 4x6” in size. Up to 5 gift note messages per order.

Letters

A letter to your audience who will be receiving the book. Letter size page is 8.5x11”. Standard and merged letters available. Printed on regular text paper.

Postcards

A postcard to promote an upcoming event, sponsor logos, or other information. Postcard size is 5x7” or smaller. Printed on thick cardstock paper. Can be one-sided or double-sided.

Tip-in Pages

A page-sized, cut, and adhered into the front of the book with an author signature, company logo, a quote from the book you want to highlight, or any other message you want to send your audience. The one-time design fee is required for this option.

Etc.

Have something else in mind? Give us a call, and we’ll make it happen. We’re a small and flexible company perfectly suited to execute one-off projects. The customization possibilities are nearly endless.


Past Projects and Clients


Comedian and Author Zach Zimmerman

We shipped out over 200 copies of Zach Zimmerman's book to addresses across the country!

The Rebellious CEO by Ralph Nader

Porchlight built a preorder page that offered signed copies and access to a livestreamed interview with the author.

From Day One conferences

We ship thousands of books for From Day One conferences across the U.S.

Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

Porchlight makes books into great thank-you gifts for any event!

CEO & Author Ted Bilich

We helped author Ted Bilich make selling his book to his fans very special.

 

Unstoppable Teams by Alden Mills

Porchlight affixed signed bookplates to make these books event-ready.

Brand Marketing Specialist and Author Ethan Beute

Author Ethan Beute describes why he sends all book orders over 10 copies to porchlightbooks.com

To Infinity and Beyond by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Those who preordered received signed copies and a link to a livestreamed interview.

CEO and Author Sam Horn

Supporting Sam Horn and her books in multiple ways-promoting them, selling them, and moving them-is what makes our relationship with her so strong.

The World Central Kitchen Cookbook by Chef José Andrés

Porchlight fulfilled a large amount of signed copies of this James Beard Award winning cookbook.

Director of Finance Midori Ohtake

A book buyer for a large organization needed books for a same-week delivery, and Porchlight's customer service team got it done.

The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer by Dan Buettner

Porchlight hosted a livestream for fans who preordered Dan Buettner's book.

This is Strategy by Seth Godin

Porchlight built a landing page for Seth's fans to place orders for a team-oriented book and product bundle.

Tracers in the Dark by Andy Greenberg

Porchlight made it easy for a sponsor to stand out at an event with a custom designed belly band for the books they distributed to attendees.

 

The Power of Days by Celeste Mergens

Signed bookplates and custom bookmarks are popular options that Porchlight adds to books in bulk.

How to Work With (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay Stanier

Book and product bundles will make any book mailing extra memorable.

All Pride, No Ego by Jim Fielding

Porchlight designed and printed bookmarks and bookplates for an individual mailing.

The Proud Mouse by Cara Mentzel & Idina Menzel

Discounted, signed copies of a new children's book sold out (and shipped out) fast!

Past Projects and Clients


Comedian and Author Zach Zimmerman

We shipped out over 200 copies of Zach Zimmerman's book to addresses across the country!

The Rebellious CEO by Ralph Nader

Porchlight built a preorder page that offered signed copies and access to a livestreamed interview with the author.

From Day One conferences

We ship thousands of books for From Day One conferences across the U.S.

Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

Porchlight makes books into great thank-you gifts for any event!

CEO & Author Ted Bilich

We helped author Ted Bilich make selling his book to his fans very special.

 

Unstoppable Teams by Alden Mills

Porchlight affixed signed bookplates to make these books event-ready.

Brand Marketing Specialist and Author Ethan Beute

Author Ethan Beute describes why he sends all book orders over 10 copies to porchlightbooks.com

To Infinity and Beyond by Neil deGrasse Tyson

Those who preordered received signed copies and a link to a livestreamed interview.

CEO and Author Sam Horn

Supporting Sam Horn and her books in multiple ways-promoting them, selling them, and moving them-is what makes our relationship with her so strong.

The World Central Kitchen Cookbook by Chef José Andrés

Porchlight fulfilled a large amount of signed copies of this James Beard Award winning cookbook.

Director of Finance Midori Ohtake

A book buyer for a large organization needed books for a same-week delivery, and Porchlight's customer service team got it done.

The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer by Dan Buettner

Porchlight hosted a livestream for fans who preordered Dan Buettner's book.

This is Strategy by Seth Godin

Porchlight built a landing page for Seth's fans to place orders for a team-oriented book and product bundle.

Tracers in the Dark by Andy Greenberg

Porchlight made it easy for a sponsor to stand out at an event with a custom designed belly band for the books they distributed to attendees.

The Power of Days by Celeste Mergens

Signed bookplates and custom bookmarks are popular options that Porchlight adds to books in bulk.

The Proud Mouse by Cara Mentzel & Idina Menzel

Discounted, signed copies of a new children's book sold out (and shipped out) fast!

How to Work With (Almost) Anyone by Michael Bungay Stanier

Book and product bundles will make any book mailing extra memorable.

All Pride, No Ego by Jim Fielding

Porchlight designed and printed bookmarks and bookplates for an individual mailing.


FAQ

Book Customization

CAN I PUT MY COMPANY'S LOGO ON MY BOOKS?

Yes! We have a variety of standard customization options available to help get your branding on or into the books you are buying. And if none of those options suit your needs, we’ll work with you to create something that works for your specific project.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO CUSTOMIZE MY BOOKS?

Custom orders have a minimum lead time of three weeks from order placement to delivery. Actual turnaround time depends on the customization, quantity, and production details of your particular project.

DO YOU HAVE DESIGNERS TO HELP ME BRING MY CUSTOMIZATION PROJECT TO LIFE?

Yes, we do. Design services are available for $125 per customization. You simply supply the imagery (logos or other graphic elements) and copy, and our in-house designer will create three original concepts for your consideration. Once you have selected a design concept, you have three rounds of revisions available. We will also happily accept your organization’s style guidelines at the beginning of the process so we can create something that meets all your organization’s criteria.

I HAVE AN IDEA THAT I DON'T SEE ON YOUR PRICE LIST; DO YOU DO ANY OTHER CUSTOMIZATIONS?

Yes, we love trying something new! If you have an idea for customizing a book, get in touch and we’ll make sure we know exactly what you’re looking for; we can then provide pricing and turnaround time.

IF I PROVIDE MY OWN PRINTED COLLATERAL, CAN YOU INCLUDE OR USE THIS TO CUSTOMIZE MY BOOKS?

Yes, we can. Depending on the circumstances of your book order, there may be a small handling fee associated with using your own collateral.

CAN I RETURN CUSTOMIZED BOOKS?

Unfortunately, no. The personalized nature of customized books means they cannot be restocked or resold to other customers.

How can we help?

Our expert Sales team is happy to answer your questions.

 sales@porchlightbooks.com

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