We specialize in previously published nonfiction with a clearly identifiable audience.

Previously published books have the advantage of prior "vetting" (review, acceptance, editing, etc.) by the original publisher. Naturally, new works do not. For this reason, acceptance of previously unpublished manuscripts by UP is limited; most are short nonfiction works with a bare minimum of artwork or graphic material.

New fiction, poetry and books for children may also be considered, provided that the manuscripts are exceptionally clean and simple, with a realistic marketing plan.

We expect our authors to be actively involved in the promotion and marketing of their books, and our terms favor those who are. While UP has broad distribution in mainstream publishing industry channels, we emphasize sales made at live events, author Web sites, and in specialty markets beyond bookstores and libraries, where the direct involvement of authors is crucial.

UP does not publish vanity press or hate material of any kind, nor books with expensive or novelty production requirements, such as large-format "coffee table" photo books, CDs, pop-ups, etc. We specialize in mainstream 6x9" trade paperbacks and hardbacks, with full-color covers and B&W; interiors.

Books by public speakers enjoy extra benefits, as well as books by scholars, experts, coaches and others with broad exposure to the public.

Please see our site map for additional information about submitting a book for possible publication.

Below are just a few examples of widely published authors who are currently published by UP, listed in alphabetical order. Each link below will open a new window. Simply close new window to return here:

A Case History:

In 1984, Mangan Books published Let the Tail Go with the Hide by Teresa Williams Irvin, with an introduction by Tom Lea, author of The Wonderful Country and The Brave Bulls.

"I�ve already started to read it, and am enjoying it immensely," wrote Ronald Reagan in 1985. "Williams brings to the fore the vividness of life in a rough-and-tumble time with color, humor, and drama," said The Arizona Republic.

The first edition was a leather-bound showpiece, with a real silver peso on the cover of each book, and sold out years ago. Yet because the subject holds enduring interest in the history of the American southwest, the author continued to receive requests from teachers, students, librarians and researchers, year after year.

Unfortunately, copies were hard to find (and very expensive, thanks to the peso on the cover!) until UP released a POD paperback edition in 2001. Now the book can remain available almost indefinitely, at a modest price of $15.99, even in small quantities.

Why Professionals Choose UP:

We price our books to be competitive with traditional books. For example, our minimum cover price for a 200 page 6x9" trade paperback is $13.99, compared with $15 to $20 or more from many competitors. UP does not believe in charging the public (or you) higher prices for POD books.

UP has dual distribution with Ingram and Baker & Taylor, the world's largest wholesalers. UP offers a liberal return policy to retailers through B&T.; Most POD publishing companies will not accept returns at all, but UP can... because we are selective.

UP pays royalties of at least $1.50 from retail book sales, and authors earn substantially more when they accept orders directly from the public at live events, their own Web sites, etc.

We aren't looking for the next Harry Potter; we want books with enduring appeal to readers, even in modest quantities. Join our family of publishing partners, and help us strive to make any good book, new or old, widely available for years to come.

Who should use the UP system?

• If you are the author of a previously published book whose rights have reverted to you, bring your book back to the reading public with UP.

• If have a promising but unproven new book, use our system to test market with minimal investment or economic risk.

• If you are a popular author, why let your current publisher retain 90% (or more) of revenues from your work? Instead, publish with UP, and earn more income per book.