Disputes over Printing Expenses
In a surprising turn of events, an author from an unnamed village is struggling to find funds for printing seventy-two copies of their book. The author's work is not considered controversial, but their literacy has led to restrictions in entering Greece.
The author's quest for affordable book printing has led them to consider Armenia, where local printing houses and publishers in Yerevan offer competitive prices compared to Western markets, due to lower labor and materials costs. Services typically include offset printing, digital printing, and manuscript repair or digital archiving, though these latter services may be more associated with institutions like the Matenadaran, which focus on manuscript research and preservation.
The costs for book printing in Armenia depend on factors such as print volume, book size, paper quality, and binding type. Small runs (digital printing) usually have higher per-unit costs but no large setup fees, while larger runs (offset printing) reduce per-unit costs but require upfront investment.
Since there are no direct search results specifically listing cheap book printing locations in Armenia or their associated costs, the author is advised to contact local Armenian printing companies or publishing houses in Yerevan for accurate cost estimates. Searching "book printing Yerevan" or consulting local business directories or forums might help identify cost-effective printers.
The author's journey has taken various twists and turns. They initially traveled to Turkey to have a novel manuscript printed more cheaply. However, their manuscript was stopped at the Armenian border due to suspicion of it being Azeri propaganda material. The author was denied entry, but the truck carrying the manuscript was allowed to continue.
In a bid to alleviate printing costs, the author's manuscript had to be cut to fit the budget, as mentioned at the printing house. The manuscript also underwent translations during the author's travels, getting a Greek translation while waiting at the Greek border and a Persian translation during the author's stay in Tehran.
The author's eight-page Turkish masterpiece, once 321 pages long and in German, is now complete. The translation of the manuscript into Armenian took nine days in Yerevan. The author's journey has taken a detour through Iran due to the closure of the Armenian-Turkish border, and their annual vacation ended upon returning to the village.
The author is baffled by the suggestion to go to Armenia for cheaper printing costs, but some villagers have suggested this as a viable solution. The author has also asked Radio Yerevan if it's true that writers in the entire Orient are constantly afraid of going to prison.
Despite the challenges, the author remains determined to see their book in print. Their journey serves as a testament to the resilience of authors and the quest for affordable book printing solutions in today's world.
- The author, having encountered difficulties in finding affordable book printing in Europe due to travel restrictions, is now considering Armenia, a destination where local printing houses and publishers offer cost-effective services for book production.
- Hoping to fund the printing of their book more economically, the author is advised to explore Armenian printing companies or publishers in Yerevan, who provide competitive pricing due to lower labor and materials costs compared to Western markets.
