Harvard Book Store Printing Services

With Harvard Book Store's Espresso Book Machine (we call her Paige!), we can turn PDF files into a high-quality paperback book in minutes. If you are interested in publishing your novel for sale worldwide, or printing a family cookbook to present to your relatives, or bringing your previously out-of-print book back into circulation, Harvard Book Store can help.

Benefits of printing your book through Harvard Book Store

-- The author retains all rights to the printed work, along with complete control over layout, content, and design.

-- There are no minimums which means there is no large up-front investments as usually required by self-publishing programs. You can print two copies today, and twenty next week. You print books as you need them.

-- Authors may choose to have their work on display and for sale at Harvard Book Store.

-- Books printed at Harvard Book Store may also be made for sale online at harvardsquarebookstore.com.

-- Authors also retain rights for non-exclusive distribution and may sell books printed at Harvard Book Store through any avenue they choose.

-- Modifications/alterations are allowed at any time, for an additional fee.

-- The author sets the book price.

How It Works

You provide us with print-ready PDFs, and we’ll print the books! Print-ready means you give us your book files once they are final–after the writing, editing, design, and layout have been completed, and the files are formatted according to our Submission Guidelines. You can follow our Do-It-Yourself Guidelines or hire someone to help you. We are happy to recommend local freelancer editors and designers.

Contact Us

Feel free to contact Linden Marno-Ferree, our Print on Demand Manager, directly with questions.

Email bookmachine@harvardsquarebookstore.com or
Call (617) 661-1515 Monday-Friday, between 9am and 5pm, to set up an appointment.