Business News/Notes Photography Education Self Publishing Single Book Publishing? Now Affordable As many of you know Marathon Press, has for many years been the choice for professional photographers across the USA. For about the last 15 years, we have also developed a niche providing high-quality, white-label book production for some of the biggest names in the print-on-demand photo book industry. By utilizing HP Siteflow, the same […] Written by Martin Pugh May 15, 2025May 15, 2025
Business Photography Education Product Info Self Publishing Techniques What You Need to Know About ISBN, Copyright and Library of Congress Marathon serves many clients in the area of DIY (do-it-yourself) Publishing. If you’ve entered the world of DIY Publishing, you’ve probably already heard about an ISBN or International Standard Book Number. If not, here’s some helpful information. Note: I have curated this information from their respective sources: RR Bowker, US Copyright Office and Library of […] Written by Martin Pugh May 2, 2024May 2, 2024
Business Photography Education Self Publishing Self vs Traditional Publishing. Which is Better? The decision of whether to pursue self-publishing or traditional publishing for a book depends on several factors, and there is no definitive “better” option that applies universally. Each route has its own advantages and disadvantages, and what works best for one author may not be the ideal choice for another. Let’s explore some key aspects […] Written by Mark Weber March 21, 2024March 4, 2024
Business Inspiration Photography Education Self Publishing How to Self-Publish: Defining Your Audience and Purpose Do you have an idea for a book but need some direction? Not sure of what materials and techniques to specify to the printer? Are you wondering what others in your genre are doing? You’ll need to do some research if you haven’t already. One of the first things to do is clearly define your […] Written by Martin Pugh January 11, 2024September 25, 2023
Inspiration Photography Self Publishing The Advantages of Self Publishing A friend of mine recently said to me: “If the pen is to the sword, then the printing press is to an army.” In fact, Gutenberg’s invention of the printing press was revolutionary and did change the course of history. Flash forward several centuries and the next major revolution in printing was the invention of Digital Printing. Digital printing has now democratized the process […] Written by Martin Pugh January 19, 2023January 9, 2023
