Xlibris Announces Month-End Über Offer on New & Improved Self-Publishing Service

Philadelphia, PA, May 17, 2007 — Xlibris, the self-publishing industry leader, announced huge savings today with their May Über Offer on the new, comprehensive Basic Publishing Package.

Xlibris just recently unveiled a new and improved Basic service, which now includes everything authors need to launch and distribute their manuscript. The retooled Basic Package from Xlibris includes an array of design, production, post-publication, and marketing features and includes all the elements required to turn an author’s manuscript into a quality paperback book.

The revamped Basic service from Xlibris includes the following features:

Design and image features:
• Choice of eight cover templates and five interior templates
• Allowance of cover art and author photo (supplied by author)
Production features:
• Availability in paperback format and one paperback author review copy
• Assignment of ISBN and registration with Books In Print database
• Ability to track book production progress through the Xlibris website
• Author Service Representative who provides support throughout the publication process
Post-publication features:
• Five paperback copies
• A complimentary paperback book of choice from the Xlibris Bookstore
• Worldwide distribution
• Registrations with online booksellers through Ingram Distribution
• Online book sales and quarterly royalty accounting
• Book and author webpages in the Xlibris online bookstore with author-controlled content
Marketing features:
• 50 bookmarks
• 50 business cards

Usually priced at $499, Xlibris is offering the Basic Package for only $399 for authors who call before May 25th, 2007. On top of these savings, the self-publishing giant will also include a Custom Cover Upgrade (valued at $225) free with the publishing package. Xlibris’ Über Offer runs until midnight, Eastern Time, Friday, May 25th, 2007.

The enhanced Basic Package is part of Xlibris’ new range of publishing services, which includes the economical Advantage service for only $299 and the luxurious Platinum service for $12,999.

More information about Xlibris’ range of publishing, marketing and editorial services can be found at www.xlibris.com. To take advantage of the Xlibris Über Offer, simply visit the company’s Web site, call one of their publishing consultants at 1-888-795-4274, or e-mail them at publish.today@xlibris.com.

About Xlibris

Xlibris was founded in April 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Philadelphia, PA and is a strategic partner of Random House Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Random House, Inc. Xlibris provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

For more information, visit www.xlibris.com, e-mail pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4247, ext 7556 to receive a free publishing guide.