One-of-one books, made to order
Any book you can dream up.
Ever wish a book existed just for you? The history nobody has written, the novel only you could imagine, the story you’d give someone you love. Start with a sentence or pages of notes; we write it, edit it and typeset it into a real book, one of one. The ebook is yours within about a day, and the printed copy follows, bound and shipped to your door.
A printed paperback or hardcover with the ebook, from $35.
Examples
What an idea becomes.
A history of New York City, roughly a quarter on 1600 to 1900 and three quarters on 1900 to today.
Gotham RisingNonfiction · Definitive · 456 pages
A heist set in Venice in 1612, told by the gondolier who rowed the getaway boat.
The Gondolier’s AccountFiction · Novel · 280 pages
A beginner’s guide to sourdough that actually explains the science.
The Living LoafNonfiction · Primer · 104 pages
How it works
Three steps. One book, yours alone.
Tell us the idea
A sentence, a page of notes, or everything you have, documents included. Choose fiction or nonfiction and a length, from a short story to an epic.
We write and typeset it
Your book is written, edited and typeset for you alone, with chapters, a cover and front matter. Name it yourself or pick one of our suggested titles.
A printed copy and the ebook arrive
The ebook is in your library within about a day. Your paperback or hardcover is printed and bound like any book on your shelf, then shipped to you.
Pricing
One price per book, by length.
Every price includes one printed paperback and the ebook. Prices are in US dollars and shown in full before you pay.
| Length | Pages | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Short Story | 40–70 | $35 |
| Novella | 100–140 | $49 |
| Novel | 240–300 | $79 |
| Epic | 420–500 | $119 |
| Length | Pages | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 40–70 | $39 |
| Primer | 80–120 | $59 |
| Full Book | 200–260 | $109 |
| Definitive | 400–480 | $169 |
- Hardcover instead of paperback: +$15.
- Extra printed copies: $20 each in paperback, $35 each in hardcover.
- Shipping: charged at the carrier’s rate for the speed you choose, shown before you pay.
- Ebook only, no printed copy: $20 less than the price above.
Delivery
What to expect, and when.
- Writing
- Finishes within about a day of your order; shorter books are often ready sooner. We email you the moment your book is ready, and the ebook is in your library.
- Printing
- Your printed copy takes 3–5 business days to print and bind once the book is finished.
- Shipping
- Then it ships at the speed you chose: Standard (5–8 days), Ground (3–5), Expedited (2–3) or Express (1–2).
Refunds & cancellation
Clear terms, before you pay.
- Cancel free until writing begins. Writing usually begins within an hour of ordering; until then you can cancel for a full refund.
- Once writing begins, the order is final. Each book is written for one customer and can’t be resold.
- If a printed copy can’t be produced, we refund the printing and shipping, and the ebook stays yours.
- If we can’t take on your book, because it falls among the few subjects we don’t write, we tell you promptly and refund the order in full.
To cancel or ask about an order, write to hello@crispybooks.xyz.
Questions
What people ask first.
Is it really a whole book?
Yes. A finished, structured book with chapters, a cover, front matter and, for nonfiction, a sources section, typeset to the length you chose. It reads and prints like any book on your shelf.
Who writes it?
Crispy Books does. Each book is written from your description by our in-house editorial process, edited for consistency, checked against its sources where it makes factual claims, and typeset by us. Your book is written once, for you, and never resold.
Can I choose the title and put my name on it?
Yes. Set the title and subtitle yourself or pick one of three suggestions written for your book. You can print a name on the cover and title page as “inspired by”.
Can I order more printed copies later?
Yes. Every book stays in your library, and you can order more copies in either binding at any time.
Terms
The short version.
Crispy Books writes, typesets and prints each book to order from the idea and any material you send us. By ordering, you confirm that you may share that material with us and that it contains nothing unlawful. Each book is written once, for you, and is never resold or published by us. You receive the ebook for your personal use and the printed copies you paid for. Prices are in US dollars and shown in full, with shipping, before you pay; the refund and cancellation terms above apply to every order. Questions about these terms go to hello@crispybooks.xyz.
Who we are
Crispy Books, New York.
Crispy Books makes one-of-one books to order: a book written from your idea, fiction or nonfiction, delivered as a printed paperback or hardcover together with the ebook. We are based in New York, NY.
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