If you are an emerging publisher or a self-published author with less than 10 titles in print, the following companies have programs that may fit your needs more appropriately than working directly with Ingram Book Company. Each company has an active relationship with Ingram.  Should you establish a direct relationship with one of these listed companies, then your books may be carried by Ingram, helping to keep your operational costs and other publishing risks minimized.

Lightning Source Inc.
Lightning Source offers one of the most comprehensive packages of print-on-demand and distribution services on the market today. Lightning Source, an Ingram Lightning Group company, offers a suite of digital fulfillment services to the book industry. Ideal candidates for Lightning Source are large and small publishers in need of printing and distribution services worldwide. Learn more about Lightning Source at lightningsource.com.

Greenleaf Book Group LLC
Greenleaf Book Group provides nationwide distribution plus comprehensive production and supply marketing services. Greenleaf works exclusively with small and independent publishers to provide a la carte services ranging from editing, interior layout, and printing to nationwide distribution and marketing to bookstores and libraries. Ideal candidates for Greenleaf are small and self-publishers who are seeking distribution alone or in addition to production services, offset printing, or marketing. Learn more at greenleafbookgroup.com.

AtlasBooks Distribution Services
AtlasBooks Distribution markets and sells books to wholesalers, chains, independents, online retailers and other retail markets on a global basis.  They use an in-house sales staff and experienced commissioned book sales representatives in the field.  They combine this selling effort with a focused trade-marketing program to promote titles to the book trade to generate sales.

Located in Ashland, Ohio, AtlasBooks Distribution is complemented by their parent firm, the BookMasters Group.  With nearly 40 years of experience, BookMasters can handle every step of the publishing process: from initial documentation and developmental editing to text and cover design, book printing, warehousing, fulfillment and distribution. BookMasters is the source that provides a comprehensive menu of integrated services. Learn more at www.atlasbooksdistribution.com.

Other Resources
You may also wish to review the following resource listings we we have compiled for authors and small presses. These are companies and organizations that provide services to help maximize general visibility and selling opportunities in the industry.

Distributors
Publishing Services
Publisher Associations