Corporate

 Background

A new era in the publishing industry has arrived. With the convergence of the Internet and new publishing technology, every writer can become a published author. Xlibris Corporation is leading this revolution.

Based in Philadelphia and founded by Chief Executive Officer John Feldcamp in 1997, Xlibris has reached thousands of writers and published more than 20,000 titles to date. The Company's objective is for every writer to have access to publication, and for every book to be forever in print and available. At Xlibris, the writer is the publisher.

The Xlibris process is very simple. The writer sends a manuscript in electronic form. Xlibris will: format the text; design the cover; register the book with existing distribution channels including Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and Borders.com; and assign an ISBN number. Xlibris uses print-on-demand technology to print books as they are ordered. The author earns royalties and retains all the rights to their work. And they always have access to help when they need it.

Xlibris is redefining the marketplace by creating a gateway for writers to easily and inexpensively self-publish. Xlibris provides a unique combination of:

• A complete self publishing service: Xlibris provides all the tools needed to transform a manuscript to a printed book. This helps new authors get their work to market and helps established authors restore access to their out-of-print books.
• Full author control: Writers who publish with Xlibris retain all rights to their work, never go out of print, and earn royalties on every sale. Authors who publish with Xlibris have a non-exclusive agreement and can offer their work to publishers and agents without any restrictions.

Recently, Bertelsmann Digital Media Investments (BDMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann AG, a leading international media company, acquired a significant minority position in Xlibris. This relationship serves as an important bridge between traditional media and the dynamic self-publishing landscape.