Book Pricing – Affordable & Transparent Rates for Book Design & Typesetting
At DigitalDTP.com, we offer professional Book Design, Layout, and Typesetting services at competitive prices. Whether you are self-publishing or working with a publisher, we provide high-quality formatting to ensure your book is print-ready and visually appealing.
Factors Affecting Book Pricing
The cost of book design and typesetting depends on several factors:
✅ Page Count – More pages require more formatting work.
✅ Complexity – Simple novels cost less than books with tables, images, or special layouts.
✅ Design Elements – Custom fonts, graphics, and illustrations may add to the cost.
✅ Turnaround Time – Urgent projects may require an additional fee.
✅ Print vs. eBook – Print books require more formatting than eBooks.
Our Pricing Plans
1. Basic Typesetting (For Simple Books)
✔ Novels, Fiction, Non-Fiction (Text-based)
✔ Clean and professional layout
💰 Starting at ₹75 per page
2. Advanced Typesetting (For Complex Books)
✔ Includes headings, subheadings, tables, and bullet points
✔ Suitable for educational books, business books, and reports
💰 Starting at ₹150 per page
3. Premium Design & Layout (For High-End Books)
✔ Custom typography, images, footnotes, and advanced formatting
✔ Best for coffee table books, art books, and manuals
💰 Starting at ₹250 per page
4. eBook Formatting
✔ Compatible with Kindle, ePub, and other digital formats
✔ Ensures a smooth reading experience
💰 Starting at ₹XX per page
Why Choose DigitalDTP.com?
✅ Over 20 years of experience in book design & publishing
✅ Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
✅ High-quality, print-ready files with industry-standard formatting
✅ Affordable pricing with no hidden costs
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Not sure about pricing? Send us your manuscript details, and we’ll provide a custom quote tailored to your needs.
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Let DigitalDTP.com bring your book to life with perfect design, layout, and formatting!
Since every book is unique, our book design pricing is determined on a project-by-project basis. To help give you a sense of our pricing based on your needs, please see the tiered estimates for our most popular services below, such as book cover design, interior page design and typesetting.
Book Cover Design Pricing
All book cover projects are custom designed with collaborative working sessions. Pricing factors include the level of design exploration, type of cover (think paperback versus a jacketed hardcover), image sourcing, and overall complexity of your book’s interior. Use the tiered pricing below as a guide to help give you a sense of deliverables and pricing for our different service offerings.
BASIC
(Simple Books)
Paperback with sourced image
$1,000
and up
- 3 unique cover concepts to review
- Collaboration on design and revisions
- Print-ready files to your printer
PREMIUM
(Complex Books)
Design exploration for paperback
$1,200
and up
- 3 unique cover concept explorations
- Collaboration on design and revisions
- Back cover, spine, barcode
- Print-ready files to your printer
CUSTOM
(High-End Books)
For premier design projects
$1,500
and up
- Unique cover concept explorations
- Collaboration on design and revisions
- Back cover, spine, dust jacket, case cover, endpapers, and barcode
- Print-ready files to your printer
A good cover creates the first impression in the reader’s mind. We ensure that you get the best cover for your book. In basic cover design, we find suitable images matching the content from various stock photo repositories and provide the author with two covers to choose from.
Price: ₹ 2,500 plus GST.
In premium cover design, expert designers review the work and custom design the cover matching the work type. We provide the author with a couple of designs to choose from.
Price: ₹ 3,500 plus GST.
Looking for a completely customized book cover design? Let our digital cover expert design a customized cover with high-resolution digital artwork.
Price: ₹ 7,500 plus GST.
A book cover is the first impression a reader gets, making it one of the most critical aspects of book publishing. A well-designed cover not only grabs attention but also conveys the essence of the book’s content. Our professional book cover design services ensure that your book stands out in the crowded marketplace, whether it’s for print or digital formats. We offer different levels of cover design to suit various needs and budgets, from basic designs using stock images to fully customized, high-resolution artwork crafted by expert designers.
Book Page Design and Typesetting Pricing
Our book layout services include personalized page design and typesetting. Pricing is determined by the length and complexity of your manuscript and its interior graphics. Please refer to the tiered estimates below for an idea of cost based on the deliverables that best suit your needs.
BASIC
(Simple Books)
Text manuscripts
$1,000
and up
- Custom page design with typography and page design elements
- Formatting for plain text
- Typeset proof to review
- Edits during proofing stage
- Print-ready files to your printer
PREMIUM
(Complex Books)
Medium-complexity manuscripts
$1,500
and up
- Custom page design with typography and page design elements
- Formatting of lists, tables, pull quotes, sidebars, and graphics
- Typeset proof to review
- Multiple edits during proofing stage
- Print-ready files to your printer
CUSTOM
(High-End Books)
Complex, full-color layouts
$2,500
and up
- Custom page design with typography and page design elements
- Design exploration for unique elements
- Formatting of lists, tables, pull quotes, sidebars, charts, footnotes, figures, and graphics.
- Typeset proof to review
- Multiple edits during proofing stage
- Print-ready files to your printer
Under this service, standard design templates are used to design a book’s interior. Unlimited images and tables can be included in the book. All such images and tables have to be provided by the author and no modifications shall be done from our end to such elements. This type of Book Interior Design is preferable for Fiction and Non-Fiction Books.
Price: ₹ 5,000 plus GST.
Under this service, your book’s interior will be typeset according to Internationally accepted Chicago Manual of Style. Unlimited images and tables can be included in the book. All such images and tables have to be provided by the author and no modifications shall be done from our end to such elements. This type of Book Interior Design is preferable for Fiction and Non-Fiction Books.
Price: ₹ 7,500 plus GST.
Under this service, our designer will create a unique design layout as per your requirement for each page/ section of your book. This service is exclusively relevant for books like Coffee Table Books, Cook Books, Children’s Books and Photo Books. Your book’s interior will be typeset according to Internationally accepted Chicago Manual of Style. All special elements such as images and tables have to be provided by the author and no modifications shall be done from our end to such elements.
Price: ₹ 100 per page plus GST.
This type of Book Interior Design is preferable for Academic titles with complex diagrams, equations, infographics, tables and special design elements. All special elements such as images and tables have to be provided by the author and no modifications shall be done from our end to such elements.
Price: ₹ 20,000 plus GST.
The interior layout of a book is just as important as the cover. A well-structured and professionally designed book interior enhances readability, maintains consistency, and provides a seamless reading experience. Whether it’s a fiction novel, non-fiction book, coffee table book, or academic publication, our expert book formatting services ensure that your content is presented in the most aesthetic and reader-friendly manner. We follow industry-standard formatting guidelines, such as the Chicago Manual of Style, to deliver high-quality and professionally typeset interiors. Our services cater to different book types, from simple layouts to complex academic designs with equations, tables, and infographics.
Boost your book’s success with professional book cover and interior design services. Contact us today to get started!