Product
Books
Softcover books printed offset or digital, finished in our bindery. Hardcover via partners.
More about this product
Books are why this press exists. Softcover editions are printed offset or digital and finished in our bindery; hardcover binding goes to trusted partners. We help authors, imprints, and NGOs move from file to shelf — including timed EU delivery for launches.
Why it works
Concrete benefits — without an endless catalogue.
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Mission-aligned production
Profit from your print run funds Springs of Life education projects.
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Runs that match demand
Start small on digital, scale on B1 when the title finds readers.
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Launch dates that stick
Print and EU logistics planned as one timeline for release day.
Ideal for
- Independent authors and small presses
- Educational and training titles
- Foundation and ministry books
- Translated or bilingual editions
Specs
- Softcover finished in-house; hardcover outsourced
- Offset B1 for larger editions; digital for short runs
- Prepress checks available before plates or digital start
- Launch shipping across the EU
EU delivery in 7 days is available as part of the same order.
Ready for a quote?
Share quantity, format, and delivery country — we will come back with a proposal. We can preflight your PDF on request.
Need a custom solution?
Non-standard format, multiple EU destinations, or a repeating reprint — tell us and we will shape production.
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Flyers
Single-sheet promotional flyers — digital for speed, Heidelberg B1 offset when volume rises.
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B1 and related poster formats with strong colour on our 8-colour Heidelberg.
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Periodicals with consistent colour across issues — sheetfed B1 and in-house stitching or softcover.
Learn more →Our machine park
Heidelberg 8-colour B1 offset, digital presses, and a full bindery line for folding, stitching, and softcover. Hardcover is finished by partners.
Print profits fund our projects
Alterna's shareholder is the Springs of Life Foundation — B1 print profits fund education and social impact.
Orphanages in India
Support for children in need
Schools in Tanzania
Education in East Africa
Expanding access to quality health info
Health expos, clubs, book publishing, and magazines
More about the mission and projects: Springs of Life.