Booknook.biz

What Booknook.biz does

Booknook.biz is a Phoenix, Arizona-based professional eBook conversion and formatting service founded in 2008. The company converts author-submitted manuscripts (Word, PDF, or InDesign source files) into retail-ready digital books, producing a MOBI file optimized for Amazon Kindle (with KF8 advanced formatting) and an ePUB file for distribution to Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble Nook, KoboBooks, Sony, Smashwords, and other ePUB-compatible retailers. Its production methodology is hand-coded HTML/CSS rather than automated conversion, with each output validated through ePUBcheck and backed by a "Bulletproof Guarantee" of free error corrections.

The product set spans five core offerings: standard reflowable eBook conversion (MOBI/ePUB), fixed-format eBooks for children's illustrated books, comics, cookbooks, and art books (with pop-up text, two-page spreads, audio/video embedding, and panel magnification), print-on-demand interior layout, white-label conversion for publishers/imprints/print layout houses, and an Author's/Publisher's Concierge consulting service. The firm claims 4,000+ eBooks produced for 3,500+ customers, an Amazon Professional Converter listing since 2010, Inscribe Preferred Conversion Partner status (InGrooves subsidiary), and a Digital Book World 2015 Digital Book Awards top-five finish; 280 verified Feefo reviews show near-100% customer satisfaction.

Revenue mechanics are entirely per-project / transactional. Word-source conversion is priced by word-count tiers ranging from $135 (under 17.5K words) to $250 (150-200K words); PDF-source conversion is priced per page from $1.45 (simple) to $2.15+ (complex), with an average fiction book totaling $185-$400 across both formats. Add-ons include file clean-up ($40/hour), images ($20 per 10), tables ($10 each), custom fonts ($20 each), and rush service at +100% of quoted price for simple formatting. Quotes are free and valid for 60 days; white-label and multi-title discounts are available. The company operates as an internet-based service with no public API, no physical retail, and no disclosed outside funding.

Name

Booknook.biz

Legal name

Booknook.biz

Website

https://booknook.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Booknook.biz, founded in 2008 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, is a professional eBook conversion and formatting service that produces hand-coded MOBI and ePUB files for self-publishing authors, publishers, imprints, and print layout houses using tiered per-project pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

eBook Conversion and Formatting Services

NAICS

Books Printing (323117)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Cover Design, Illustration & Book Interior Design Services (MPAJAJAH)

Keywords

• EBook conversion services
• Kindle MOBI formatting
• EPUB book conversion
• Fixed-format ebooks
• Print layout services

Headquarters

HQ city

New River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. eBook Conversion Services (Word): Per-project pricing for converting manuscripts from Word/RTF/Wordperfect/Open Office/Pages/other word processors to MOBI (Amazon) and ePUB (other retailers) formats. Prices based on word count tiers from $135 (under 17.5K words) to $250 (150-200K words).
2. PDF to eBook Conversion: Per-page pricing for conversion from PDF files using OCR. Simple layout $1.45/page, Moderate layout $1.80/page, Complex layout $2.15+/page. Average fiction book runs $250-$400 including both MOBI and ePUB formats.
3. Fixed-Format eBook Production: Pricing for children's books, comics, and fixed-layout books. Kids' books start at $15/page for base format. Comics pricing varies by number of pages and panels. Includes specialized formats for Amazon, iBooks, NookKids, and Kobo.
4. Add-on Services: Additional charges for file clean-up ($40/hour), images ($20 per 10), tables ($10 each), numbered/bulleted lists ($20 per 20), fonts ($20 per font), audio embedding ($150 base + $0.25-0.35/word), video embeds ($5 each).
5. Book Remakes: Fee of $25-$50 per title for re-making books with corrections/updates, plus standard copy-edit rates.
6. Author's Concierge/Consulting: Publishing consulting services starting at $50/hour for assistance with uploading, KDP questions, and general publishing guidance.
7. White Label/Publisher Services: Specialized conversion services for publishers, imprints, and print layout houses at reduced white-label rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Booknook.biz is a manual eBook conversion and formatting service that converts author manuscripts (from Word, PDF, or InDesign source files) into MOBI format for Amazon Kindle and ePUB format for Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble Nook, KoboBooks, Sony, and Smashwords. The company also produces fixed-format eBooks for illustrated children's books and comics, and provides print-on-demand interior layout services, with hand-coded HTML/CSS rather than automated conversion.

Product overview

Booknook.biz is a manual ebook conversion and formatting service provider founded in 2008. Their core product is a two-format ebook conversion package: they produce one MOBI file (optimized for Amazon Kindle, including KF8) and one ePUB file (for Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble Nook, KoboBooks, Sony, Smashwords, and other retailers) from client-submitted manuscripts in Word, PDF, or InDesign formats. These core ebook conversion products are supplemented by a Fixed-Format eBooks service for children's books and comics with advanced layout requirements, and Print Layout Services for print-on-demand interiors. The company also offers White Label Services, Publisher Services, and Imprint Services as add-on offerings for publishing industry clients. A proprietary "Bulletproof Guarantee" backs all work, promising corrections at no charge. The company operates via manual file submission and human review cycles—no public API is offered. Pricing is tiered by word count (for Word conversions) or per-page (for PDF conversions), with add-on fees for images, tables, fonts, and clean-up.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MOBI eBook Conversion Conversion of author manuscripts into Amazon Kindle MOBI format, including KF8-optimized formatting, embedded cover, linked table of contents, and front/back matter. Designed for self-publishing authors seeking distribution on Amazon Kindle.
• ePUB eBook Conversion Conversion of author manuscripts into ePUB format for distribution to Apple iBooks, Barnes & Noble Nook, KoboBooks, Sony, Smashwords, and other ePUB-compatible retailers. Designed for authors seeking distribution beyond Amazon.
• Fixed-Format eBooks Specialized fixed-layout eBook conversion for children's illustrated books, comics, cookbooks, and art books. Supports pop-up text (region magnification), two-page spreads, embedded audio/video, and panel highlighting. Each retailer (Amazon, Apple iBooks, B&N Nook, Kobo) requires a separate format-specific file.
• Print Layout Services Print-on-demand interior layout formatting for paperback books, including professional typesetting with control over widows, orphans, kerning, leading, and page-by-page checking. Designed for authors needing physical print versions of their titles.
• White Label Services Subcontract eBook conversion services for publishers, imprints, and print-layout houses who wish to offer eBook conversion under their own brand. Accepts InDesign source files and returns ready-to-upload files under the client's credit line. Includes professional discounts for InDesign files.
• Publisher Services Consulting and formatting services for publishers seeking to convert existing print backlists or new titles with emphasis on quality to avoid Kindle Quality Notices. Designed for traditional and independent publishers.
• Imprint Services Formatting and quality services for new imprints establishing their reputation in digital publishing. Focused on helping new imprint brands launch with professional-quality eBook formatting.
• Author's Concierge / Publisher's Concierge Consulting Paid consulting service starting at $50/hour to assist new publishers with questions about ISBNs, copyright registration, cover design, uploading to retailers, KDP questions, and general publishing guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.995% OCR accuracy guaranteed for PDF conversions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Inscribe (InGrooves)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBooknook.biz is an Inscribe Preferred Conversion Partner. Inscribe is a wholly-owned subsidiary of InGrooves and provides distribution services for publishers. This partnership allows Booknook to offer specialized conversion services recognized by a major digital distribution company.
• Golden Images (St. Louis, MO)minorOthersReferral partnership for book scanning services. When clients need printed books scanned for eBook conversion, Booknook refers them to Golden Images owner Stan Drew at WWW.PDFDocument.com for professional scanning expertise rather than scanning in-house.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kindle Direct Publishing: Amazon's free self-publishing platform that includes built-in conversion tools (Kindle Create). As Amazon continues to improve native conversion quality, it represents the dominant platform whose policies and tooling shape demand for services like Booknook's.
• IngramSpark: Ingram's self-publishing platform offering print-on-demand and eBook distribution. While not a direct conversion service competitor, it provides the broader publishing infrastructure that publishers and imprints use, affecting demand for Booknook's white-label services.

Direct peers

• Vellum: Mac-based eBook formatting software serving self-publishing authors with professional-grade output. Directly competes with Booknook by offering authors a self-serve alternative to paid conversion services, though it eliminates the hand-crafted service component.
• Lulu: Self-publishing platform offering print-on-demand, eBook conversion, and distribution services. Overlaps with Booknook's print layout and eBook conversion offerings while bundling distribution and ISBN services.
• Reedsy: Marketplace connecting authors with publishing professionals, including formatters and designers. Competes with Booknook for the same self-publishing author customer base, offering both vetted freelancers and DIY tools like Reedsy Book Editor.
• BookBaby: Full-service self-publishing company offering eBook formatting, print, distribution, and marketing. Provides comparable paid conversion services to Booknook's white-label and individual author segments, with bundled publishing packages.
• Atticus: Cross-platform writing and formatting tool for self-publishers that produces professional eBook and print outputs. Competes directly with Booknook's manual conversion service by offering an affordable DIY alternative for fiction authors.
• Draft2Digital: Self-publishing distribution platform that also offers automated eBook conversion and formatting services. After acquiring Smashwords, it represents a one-stop alternative that combines conversion with distribution to multiple retailers at low cost.

Regional players

• 48 Hour Books: US-based fast-turnaround book printing company offering both print and eBook services. Competes in the print layout and combined eBook/print service space, with a regional focus on quick-turnaround US authors.

Others

• DiggyPOD: Print-on-demand and book printing services provider for self-publishers, with some eBook formatting offerings. Operates as a complementary rather than directly competitive service, addressing authors who need print-primary solutions with digital add-ons.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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