CreateSpace Passes 2-Million Title Milestone

From major publishing houses to independent authors, more and more people are able to reach broad audiences through the CreateSpace platform. CreateSpace, part of the Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) group of companies, today announced an exciting milestone: more than 2 million book, DVD and CD titles have now been made available through the innovative full-service and do-it-yourself creative platform. These titles are made on-demand when customers order them and are continuously available on Amazon.com and other channels. With the recent launch of its Expanded Distribution Channel, a strong member community and a comprehensive suite of free tools and fee-based services, CreateSpace provides the most comprehensive solution for content owners who want to distribute their books, DVDs and CDs without inventory.

“This milestone of success for CreateSpace demonstrates the significant growth of our business and the on-demand industry,” said Dana LoPiccolo-Giles, managing director, CreateSpace. “With all the recent advances in our technology and services, CreateSpace is the ideal solution for publishers to make their entire catalogs available on-demand, and for authors to distribute their creative work with as little or as much support as they need.”

CreateSpace is a low-risk, cost-effective and inventory-free solution for book publishers, film studios and music labels, as well as authors, filmmakers and musicians to release high-quality creative content across all genres and subjects. The sizable and rapidly expanding range of books, DVDs and CDs – now in excess of 2 million titles – exemplifies how quickly on-demand production and distribution are being adopted by both independent content creators and large media companies alike. Many publishers, including Springer Science+Business Media, are transitioning their entire catalogs to a completely inventory-free model with CreateSpace, saving them the time and economic investment associated with shipping and stocking inventory.

“We see CreateSpace as the next logical step in the future of book publishing and is aligned with Springer’s goal to bring our content closer to our customers,” said Syed Hasan, President of Sales for the Americas, Springer Science+Business Media. “This inventory-free print on-demand distribution model ensures that all of our titles are always available to consumers, while providing us with clear economic advantages by making inventory and shipping costs a thing of the past.”

Today, independent content creators have more options than ever for fine-tuning, distributing and marketing their work, and many are choosing to take advantage of CreateSpace’s unique benefits. From idea to creation to marketing, CreateSpace offers a variety of both free and fee-based publishing solutions – including Preview, Community, custom design and marketing services – to enhance creative development and suit individual members’ unique needs.

“CreateSpace was the obvious choice after I researched several avenues of publishing,” said Sheryl Matthys, author of “Leashes and Lovers: What Your Dog Can Teach You About Love, Life, and Happiness.” “It's easy to upload your materials and make your book available for sale in no time, and the customer service is amazing. CreateSpace makes dreams come true for authors like me.”

Through recent platform advances and enhanced offerings, CreateSpace has become an even more compelling solution for both media companies and independent content creators looking to make their work available to the broadest possible audience. Some of CreateSpace’s most noteworthy milestones include:

• Expanded Distribution: In addition to distribution on Amazon.com and customizable eStores, CreateSpace’s recently launched Expanded Distribution Channel (EDC) allows members to distribute their books to thousands of outlets – including retailers, bookstores, libraries and academic institutions.
• Robust Services: CreateSpace introduced a variety of fee-based editing, design and marketing service options, providing more opportunities for members to receive support for their work, no matter what their individual needs or level of experience. An example of an innovative offering is CreateSpace’s recently introduced Video Book Trailer service, which enables members to showcase their books through various online communities with a professional and compelling video preview of their work. CreateSpace also continues to add free online tools like Cover Creator and Preview.
• Phone Support: CreateSpace began offering enhanced customer service through the introduction of click-to-call phone support for all members. During business hours, members can immediately speak to a member services representative by requesting a phone call from their member accounts.
• Community Enhancements: Today, CreateSpace members have more opportunities to connect than ever before due to the CreateSpace Community. Recent enhancements to Community include members’ ability to create and update their own blogs and network with other creators via the Friend tool. In addition, members now have access to a special Resources section, where they can learn about the industry and receive helpful tips through blogs and articles.

To learn more about the CreateSpace platform, self-publishing and manufacturing on-demand, visit www.createspace.com.

About CreateSpace

CreateSpace is a leader in manufacture on-demand services for independent content creators, publishers, film studios and music labels. CreateSpace provides inventory-free, physical distribution of Books, CDs and DVDs on-Demand, music downloads via Amazon MP3 and video downloads via Amazon Video On Demand. CreateSpace is a brand of On-Demand Publishing LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN).

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