Currently, the print on demand service has changed the economics of small quantity printing, making it possible for books with low and uncertain demand to be profitably produced. This makes it easy and simple to produce books one or two at a time or in small lots, rather than in larger print runs of several hundred or several thousand.
However, aside from its good intention service, there are criticisms against this print on demand service that is offered by some print on demand publishers. Some of the reasons are:
Inadequate selectivity
Inadequate editing
High cover prices
Short discounts
Nonreturnability
Minimal marketing and distribution
Other nonstandard practices
As we all know not all print on demand publisher utilizes these practices. But sad to say, there is still a great number of printing companies who does these practice. Together with the aggressive policies and poor quality offerings of print on demand service of some providers, this has tainted print on demand in general. Thats why many booksellers, reviewers, and readers are disturbed of these principles, even if the publisher is entirely...