Recommended resources

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• For fast unbound proofs: UPS Store. (FedEx may be fine to, but I have not tried it.)
• For inexpensive bound proofs: Lulu or CreateSpace
• For printing and distribution, where you do all of the prep work: Lightning Source or CreateSpace
• For the least expensive book publishing package with a custom cover: Wasteland Press
• For refreshing honesty, flexibility and author control: Dog Ear Publishing
• For various degrees of service and assistance: CreateSpace
• For e-book conversion and distribution: eBookIt
• For book design: Marin Bookworks, 1106 Design and VanGarde
• For business cards, postcards, etc.: VistaPrint
• For T-shirts: Zazzle and VistaPrint
• For stock photos: Fotolia, iStockPhoto and ShutterStock
• For 3-D images of books:  My eCover Maker
• For book publicity and marketing: Westwind Communications
• For one-on-one book marketing sessions: Author Connections