Back to school press press is unique in the publishing world. By working exclusively with college and university organizations and alumni associations, we have developed a unique prospective on the publishing industry. We treat our associations as partners in the book creation process - partners that have no monetary and limited time investment, but who receive the benefits of the finished product.

Simply put, we do things differently: from the way we create our books to the way they're sold to the high royalty payout our partners enjoy.

No Cost to You!
We never ask our partners for a single penny! Back to School Press covers all of the costs of product creation and design, printing and sales. You will be able to offer your alumni and members a unique and interesting product for absolutely no out of pocket costs whatsoever. But no cost to you does not equal a low quality product for your association.

We work with your organization to create a unique, high-quality finished book. Our cookbooks are the same kind you would find in any bookstore - not some cheap, spiral bound book that looks like it was copied at the local copy shop. Our books are each custom designed and case-bound (hard cover) printed using high-end papers and four-color printing processes. The finished book will be a positive reflection on your school and your association.

Minimal Staff Time Needed!
We understand that many alumni association staffs are already stretched to their limits. Our unique program limits your staff's time requirements to no more than approximately six total hours spread over a several month period. We handle nearly 100% of the process, and require no more than about 15 minutes per week of one person from your staff's time.

Unique Fund Raising Potential!
Our book sales can generate significant revenue to your organization. College and University themed cookbooks and coffee-table books are unique products that will generate interest amoung all ages of alumni, student families, and fans of the school.

Back to School Press handles all aspects of production and sales and pays our association partners royalties on sales, as if they were the author of the book. And, thanks to our unique business model, we are able to pay more than double a typical author's royalties. This provides your organization a "no cost, low effort and high return" fundraising activity.

 


 

CookBooks

College-themed cookbooks are an incredibly popular item among students, alumni and friends of the institution. One reason for this popularity - and a main reason why they sell so well when offered - is that the the entire alumni community can become involved in the production of the book. A successful alumni cookbook has contributions from all ages of graduates.

Our cookbook concept is to be more than "just another cookbook." Our goal is to create a printed history of the school through the use of recipes, stories, photos and memories that spans generations. The resulting book becomes more of a social history of the school than a simple collection of recipes.

Our alumni association partners benefit by having a product that is easy-to-sell, with low price points, high margins and no capital investment.

Cookbooks are a wonderful way to generate significant income for the association or special cause while creating alumni and local community pride.

 

Coffee-Table Books

Limited-edition coffee-table photo books can help create a lasting record of your school or university.

Our archival quality books capture photos and images that span the history of your school and preserve memories and traditions for furture generations.

Each high-quality, full color keepsake contains photos, images and stories that will bring back memories for some and create new awareness for others.

In addition to generating income through on-going sales, our limited edition coffee table books can also be purchased by the institution and used as gifts to graduation students, donors, and other special guests.

 

 

 


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Why Publish a Cookbook?

We Make it Easy!

Back to School Press has created a unique program that enables our association partners to publish a high quality cookbook with no costs and virtually no effort. Simply put: we do all the work and our association partners receive the Royalties as if they were the author. And, those Royalties are more than double the industry standard for payments to authors.

High Profits/No Investment

Our association partners are never asked for any money. Not upfront. Not ever.

Generate High Revenue

College and University fans and alumni are a large and targeted market. By creating a high quality, unique product, and utilizing our marketing and sales experience, we are able to generate significant sales for our partners. Combined with our high Royalty payout, our association partners will earn significant revenue – all with no monetary investment and minimal labor investment.

Public Relations/Outreach

Creating a custom cookbook is a great way to promote your association’s goals of fostering a mutually beneficial relationship between the school and its alumni. It offers you a chance to communicate with your base in a fun and unique way that does not shout “fundraising.” You will put your association’s cause at the forefront of your audience’s mind. Plus, when cookbook proceeds benefit a worthy cause, your organization generates favorable PR in your community or region.

Traditions/Memories

Many traditions and memories are centered on food. A custom cookbook is a great way to preserve those memories. Your cookbook will be a truly unique, high quality keepsake that your members will value and treasure for years to come.

Popularity of Cookbooks

Cookbooks have always been best sellers, and their popularity is growing, even as other forms of printed books are losing sales. Cookbook sales experienced a 68% growth during the last decade.

Wide Appeal

An alumni-themed cookbook is essentially a community cookbook of the entire alumni community. Your book will appeal to both fans and alumni of the school, as well as to fans of cooking and cookbook collecting. Your book will provide its readers with both a great collection of recipes, and a wonderful walk down memory lane.