To help you choose the format that best suits your preferences and budget, I’ve outlined the key differences between the Author Copy, the Print-on-Demand, and the Amazon KDP versions of the book. They have the same contents, but are very different quality books. I demo them in the video and provided even more details in the table below 🙂
While all three deliver the full content of Beyond Money, each offers a distinct reading experience; one that is high quality and hand-prepared by the author, the others a little premium but still do the job. Use the comparison chart below to determine which version aligns best with your preferences:
| Feature | Amazon | Print-On-Demand | Author Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 6×9 | 6×9 | 6×9 |
| Printer | Amazon | Lightning Source | Small Local Business (Portugal) Printed in small batches of 100 to 200 copies |
| Paper Weight | 50 GSM. Thin. Functional for mass-market. | 50 GSM. Thin. Functional for mass-market. | 80 GSM with premium texture, Low see-through |
| Paper Color | Technically white but a darker off-white compared to the others. | Technically white but slightly off-white. | White, but not overly bright |
| Print Quality | Slightly blurry | Better contrast than KDP | Super crisp! Dark, sharp, clear print |
| Text bleeds Through | Yes | Somewhat | Very light |
| Page Headers | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cover Print Quality | Decent | Very Good | Super high quality. Crisp. High fidelity colors. |
| Preparation | On-Demand | On-Demand | Ready to Ship |
| Printing Delay | 2 to 3 business days | 3 to 7 business days | None, Ready to Ship ⚡️ |
| Delivery Time (Exact time at checkout) | 4 to 11 business days. Faster w. Prime | 5 to 7 business days | 2 to 7 business days for most locations |
| Total Delivery Time | 6 to 14 business days | 8 to 14 business days | Only 2 to 7 business days for most locations ✨ |
| Shipping Quality | Sometimes damaged, often thrown in with other items in your order | Plastic wrapped and in a solid book box. Dents from shipping are rare but possible | Packed with care in a high quality shipping box with protective recycled packaging |
| Quality Assurance & Misprints | Medium risk of misprints (I will quickly ship you another book if this happens of course) | Medium risk of misprints | Guaranteed you will receive a perfect copy because quality assurance is done by the author |
| Shipping Cost | Low | Low | Sometimes higher due to low volume. Great discounts on higher quantities. |
| Special Perks | No | No | Yes 🙂 Comes with cool extras! |
| Can be signed or dedicated? | No | No | Yes 🙂 Just enter the details at checkout |
| Payment Options | Fiat only | Bitcoin, Lightning, Fiat | Bitcoin, Lightning, Fiat |
| Supports the Author Directly | No | Yes | Yes |
| TLDR | Lower quality, lower shipping cost | Good quality, good value | Highest quality and value, author recommended! |
| Best for | Those who really want to get it from Amazon | Those who want a higher quality book while saving money on shipping and supporting the author directly | Those who want to receive their order quickly while supporting the author directly and having a unique experience with extra special perks! 🙌🏼 Also for those who want to be sure of the quality assurance, to receive a premium quality book with high fidelity, color matched print, and a super crisp interior ⚡️ |
| Where to Get it? | Your country’s Amazon, just search “Beyond Money Daniella Liberati” | From this page, be sure to select “Print-on-Demand” as your shipping method checkout | From this page, be sure to select “Fulfilled by author” as your shipping method at checkout |