Publishing services

Flyleaf specialises in the production and publication of South African non-fiction titles for the book trade and private clients. Our publishing portfolio includes memoirs, historical titles, current affairs, cookery, travel and interior design publications. With established printer relationships in Italy, China and South Africa, Flyleaf produces illustrated books of exceptional quality. After two decades of establishing relationships with bookshops and the media, we can ensure nationwide availability and exposure for your book. Whether your book is at the concept stage or a finished manuscript, Flyleaf offers tailor-made services to produce and publish a quality product ready for the shelf.

Print

  • Project costings and income models
  • Consultation on format, content structure and finishes
  • Network of industry recognised professionals including language practitioners, designers and printers
  • International and local production management, including shipping and importation
  • Rights management
  • Consultation on marketing and publicity
  • Custom made limited editions with special binding and packaging

Digital

  • Strategic advice on digital platforms, royalty structures and digital price points
  • Digitisation of the manuscript to ebook format
  • Configuration and loading of content onto international digital platforms i.e. Amazon 
  • Ongoing management of platform advertising
  • Royalty management  

Distribution

  • Registered supplier to the traditional South African book trade including Exclusive Books, Wordsworth, Bargain Books and independent bookshops
  • Online distribution through Reader’s Warehouse, Takealot, Graffiti and Loot
  • Supplier to alternative outlets such as interior design stores, farm shops and delis